2014
Avoiding Common Dangers While Driving And Protecting Yourself On Road
It does not matter if you are driving to a neighborhood shopping center or embarking on a daylong road trip, you are vulnerable to the reckless driving of others. Furthermore, if you do not practice safe driving techniques, you increase your chances of getting into a car accident. While it is impossible to remove completely the chances you will be involved in a car accident, you can increase your safety on the road and evade common situations that lead to crashes.…
Read More »Should You File For Divorce Or Bankruptcy First?
Money problems can put a strain on any relationship. According to some statistics, approximately 80 percent of people who get divorces cite money issues as the main reason for the separations. If you and your spouse have reached your financial and emotional limits, you may be wondering if you should file for divorce first, petition the court for bankruptcy relief first or do both at the same time. Here are a few things to consider that can help you make the best decision for your circumstances.…
Read More »Obtaining Compensation For A Birth Injury
A birth injury is a physical injury a baby suffers during the birthing process. Birth injuries can occur from prematurity, abnormal size, abnormal position, and mistakes made by the medical staff. If you have had a baby that suffered a birth injury, you may be entitled to personal injury compensation. Common Birth Injuries Several types of birth injuries can take place. The most common birth injuries include: Bruising and/or forceps marks Facial paralysis Bleeding under one or more cranial bones Soft tissue swelling in baby’s scalp Broken blood vessels in eyes Brachial palsy Fractures, especially to the collarbone or clavicle Mistakes During Birthing Process…
Read More »Can You File Bankruptcy On Behalf Of An Incapacitated Person?
If your loved one is experiencing financial difficulties that can be helped by filing bankruptcy but cannot file the petition on his or her own, there are a couple of ways you can legally step in and do it for them. Here’s what you need to know about filing bankruptcy on behalf of an incapacitated person. Power of Attorney Possibly the easiest way to obtain the authority to file bankruptcy on another person’s behalf is to have the person sign a power of attorney.…
Read More »3 Tips When You Catch Your Spouse Cheating
Suddenly being confronted with evidence that your spouse is cheating on you can be devastating, especially if you discovered the affair by accident and you didn’t suspect it beforehand. You’ll most likely feel betrayed and angry, and you may be tempted to do something drastic. Or you may feel frozen and at a loss for what to do. The fact of the matter is, the moves that you make at this point will be important later, so it’s important to make sure that those are the right moves.…
Read More »Who's Liable If You Are Injured By An Off-Duty Police Officer?
When a person is injured by a cop who’s in uniform and on the clock, the person’s legal recourse is pretty clear. He or she would file suit against the city or state government to recover damages caused by the officer’s actions. However, the issue can become muddled when an individual suffers injuries and losses caused by an off-duty cop. Here’s what you need to know about parsing liability in this situation, so you can be sure you’re going after the right people.…
Read More »Understanding Immigration For Peace Corps Spouses
Since most Peace Corps volunteers spend 2-3 years creating strong friendships in a community abroad, it is not surprising that some volunteers fall in love and marry a host country national. While getting a green card for your spouse is one of the easier, quicker ways to begin the immigration process, Peace Corps volunteers may be surprised at how difficult and time consuming the process can actually be. While military spouses may benefit from expedited naturalization, naturalization abroad, and parole in place, Peace Corps spouses are often left out of these benefits.…
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