A person who hurts another should have to pay for the damage inflicted. Whether the injury was caused directly or indirectly, compensation is required to pay for lost pay and medical bills. There are other financial avenues a judge or jury may consider when trying...
If you’re separated or thinking about divorce, you may have many questions about child and spousal support. Laws vary by state, so it’s important to talk to an attorney to know the specifics in your jurisdiction to understand how child support and spousal support will...
Facing divorce means that you may also have to face another reality: fighting with your soon-to-be ex spouse over alimony payments. You can try to negotiate alimony amongst yourselves, including who should pay and for how much. However, if you are unable to come to...
In the aftermath of some auto collisions, some drivers clamor that the other person is going to be paying for their medical bills. While they might end up paying an increased insurance premium, very rarely does a driver end up paying the entirety of someone’s...
When you have chosen to file for bankruptcy, your whole life can change. If you are struggling with debt, you may be able to get to a point where you are able to pay off your debts through a repayment plan or through liquidating your...
When a federal employee wishes to come forward with information pertaining to fraud against the government, they may benefit from hiring a federal employee lawyer in order to protect their rights. This act of coming forward is referred to as whistleblowing. Before taking on the...
Wrongful death can be a painful situation to handle, and many people do not want to deal with the legal technicalities and hoops that are necessary to recover damages. Hiring a lawyer can help ease this burden while ensuring you get fairly compensated for your...
Every bicycle accident is going to cause an injury in one way or another. If you hit a pothole while on a leisurely ride, you may just get a few bruises, but if you’re hit head-on by a car while biking, you could end up...
Minors who wish to legally separate themselves from their parents may be eligible to do this through a legal action known as “emancipation.” If they meet the required criteria for eligibility, and are granted emancipation by the judge, they will thereon be responsible for their...
Temporary restraining orders or TRO’s are defined as short-term pre-trial temporary injunctions. An injunction is a court order that requires a person to do or cease doing a specific action. Temporary restraining orders state that the recipient must refrain from certain activities or stay away...