Depending on the evidence that the prosecutor has against you, it may or may not be a better idea to accept a plea deal rather than going to a jury trial. The best outcome is for you to be found innocent and to be cleared of all charges. However, if this is unlikely, you may only be required to take a course on drunk driving and engage in community service. Not only will your penalties be lighter, but you will also spend less money in legal fees.…
The average cost of divorce today is around $15,000 to $20,000. There is no doubt that divorce is costly, in both financial and emotional ways. You may be tempted to try to cut the monetary costs down by doing the divorce paperwork yourself. After all, with a DIY divorce you will only pay the filing fee and the court costs - no attorney fees. Unfortunately, cutting the monetary costs in this way can raise the emotional costs, especially the stress.…
If you are in the middle of a personal injury lawsuit, you might be wondering what you can do to resolve it quickly. By settling the case early, you can save money in legal fees, time and hopefully get a better resolution that if you would take it to trial. This is why most personal injury lawsuits settle. Here are a couple things you can do to get your case resolved quickly.…
If you have been injured at work, then your chances of getting workers’ compensation benefits depends on the strength of your evidence; in this case mostly documentary evidence. The more documents (related to your injury and work) you can gather, the easier it will be to handle your claim process. Here are four categories of documents that should never miss in your claim process file:
Your Medical Reports
Your medical reports are important because they allow your insurer to countercheck your injury claims.…
The process of filing for Social Security disability can be a confusing process, and for those who are already sick or injured, it can be both exhausting and intimidating. You may be considering filing for benefits without the help of an attorney, but before you make that decision, read below for the top 5 reasons why legal representation would be helpful.
1. You won’t miss important deadlines. You only have 60 days to appeal your initial disability claims denial, and missing that deadline means starting all over again with the long and cumbersome application process.…
Personal litigation lawsuits can be disastrous, especially for small businesses who don’t necessarily have the capital to deal with lawyer fees or the reputation to weather the attacks on the business as a result of negative press. One of the easiest ways to make sure that a business is able to handle having a personal injury claim brought against them is to do everything possible to make sure that any cases are settled outside of court.…
What types of things are important when you go to consult a lawyer about a personal injury? Read on to discover a few of the fundamental ideas that drive the viability of these types of cases, including workers compensation and premises liability cases.
Was the Accident on Premises?
One thing that lawyers will look at when listening to a client’s stories is whether the injury happened on a space that is technically the territory or jurisdiction of businesses or other responsible parties.…
If you are overwhelmed by financial pressure from unpaid debts, you may qualify for debt relief. Bankruptcy laws are designed to protect your rights and help lessen the weight of your debt. Nevertheless, it is best not to attempt to file bankruptcy on your own. Here are four reasons you should hire a bankruptcy lawyer to guide you through the process:
1. They Stop Creditors From Calling
According to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, your creditors must stop all harassing calls as soon as they know you have hired a bankruptcy attorney and can ascertain his or her name and address.…
Regardless of the type of case you’re dealing with, there are several things you need to do in order to ensure you have the greatest possible chance of success during any family court proceeding. While the best advice will come from a family law professional, you can start preparing long before any documents are filed, or retainers are paid. Different types of cases can have varying degrees of stress associated with them, but most cases being tried in a family court can benefit from certain precautions and preparations being undertaken.…
When it comes to marital arguments, money (or the lack thereof) often tops the list – so it’s no surprise that bankruptcy court and divorce court often intersect. However, until recently, bankruptcy judges were prohibited from deciding other types of cases, even when these cases had to be litigated before the bankruptcy matter could proceed. A recent Supreme Court decision could significantly alter this practice by allowing bankruptcy judges to decide other types of cases that come before them in certain situations.…
