We have all been there. You are driving along, minding your own business on a gorgeous summer day and out of nowhere a car runs a red light and slams right into the side of your vehicle. Maybe the driver was texting, talking on the phone or otherwise distracted, but the end result is the same, you are going to have to deal with the agony of going through the insurance companies. This whole process becomes much more arduous if…
Before we knew the extent and potential harm exposure to lead-based paint can have on the human body, many older homes were outfitted with it to decorate their walls. Today, that has left many families in harm’s way of the statistical disadvantages lead poisoning puts you in. The year 1978 is typically the date that homes built prior run a substantial risk of containing lead paint. According to HUD (Department of Housing and Urban Development), 90% of pre-1940 buildings, 80%…
Auto and truck accidents are unfortunately all too common. With heavy traffic, bad weather and distracted and drunk driving, sometimes accidents are unavoidable. If you’ve been involved in an accident, you may find that you are looking at personal injury settlements. Even though the large majority of personal injury cases never come to trial and are settled out of court, the legal steps can be complicated. Even if you’re not at fault, you may need an auto accident lawyer to…
Last night’s police shooting in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has the nation again asking questions. What is the purpose and reliability of police cameras and other private business surveillance cameras? When it is time to call a wrongful death lawyer? Are cities held accountable for deaths that occur within their care. Lawyers are often able to help represent families in cases where a wrongful death or wrongful injury has occurred. For example, a brain injury attorney may better understand the hardships,…
The divorce process can be emotionally draining and exhausting. So in order to make conscious decisions, it is important to hire a divorce lawyer in order to make responsible decisions and to know that you are not alone during the entire time. Here are some questions to ask an attorney about divorce so you will be as prepared for the divorce process as you can be. 1. What is your specialty? Do you specialize in divorces or is it just…
A whistleblower of qui tam relator is someone who is aware of actions by their company intended to defraud the government and report what they know by filing a lawsuit under the False Claims Act. Under the False Claim Act, anyone who intentionally submits a false claim or causes someone else to submit a false claim to the government for a payment can be liable for as much as three times the amount they defrauded the government. This is a…
Personal injury lawsuits are life-altering occurrences that can devastate your finances, health, and family life. Many accident victims rely on compensation for medical bills and lost wages. Thus, choosing the best personal attorney is a critical first step that each complainant must take to be adequately rewarded. The best injury claim lawyers are equipped to objectively examine the facts of your claim and devise the best legal path to win your case. Specialized personal attorneys stay current on developments in…
You like to go out with friends and have a good time. You know the dangers of drinking and driving, and that is something that you would simply never do. However the trouble with alcohol is that it gives you ideas that you would otherwise veto as well as the confidence to carry through with something that your sober self would immediately be able to call out as a no-go. It is too easy for some people to convince themselves…
In the last two decades, patent applications have increased in number to over 520,000 annually. It seems like everyone and their brother is applying for a patent these days, and if you’re one of the people trying your hand, then you may need a little bit of help. So your invention worked! Congratulations, it’s time to apply for a patent. But how much do you know about patent law? Could you actually apply for the patent yourself, or should you…
UPDATED 1/12/21 The divorce process is difficult. They can range anywhere from a mutual agreement to a bitter and angry split. Depending on the situation, being served divorce papers can either be a relief or the most heartbreaking moment of your life. Almost half of all first marriages, and about 60 percent of second marriages, will end in divorce. About every 36 seconds a married couple gets divorced in America, which is over 875,000 per year. Divorce lawyers do their…
