If you need to use bankruptcy to get yourself out of debt, chances are that it is your first time going through the process. It will help to familiarize yourself with the following terms so that you can better understand the legal process. Chapter 7 This is a form of bankruptcy where your assets are liquidated to pay off as many debts as possible. Remaining debts will be discharged, and you will no longer be obligated to pay them.
28 February 2020
When you decide to take legal action against the driver that caused you to be injured, you are setting in place a chain of events. While many citizens never have a reason to be concerned about our justice system, knowing a few of the basic tenants could help you understand what to expect and what you might be up against as you attempt to gain compensation. Read on to find out about three of the most important points of law you will encounter in your journey toward personal injury success.
13 January 2019
Although most people know how important and useful it is to have a will to declare your intentions as to the dispersal of your estate, recent research determined that almost two out of three persons didn't have a will and more than one out of four people reported that creating a will wasn't urgent to them. Unfortunately, since few people can predict the exact time and date of their death, that lack of foresight means that the estates of many deceased individuals may be held by the state, in probate, for a significant period of time.
16 May 2017
If you have been wronged in some way and are looking for restitution you might be considering hiring a lawyer. A lawyer can help to file a lawsuit, or even just file a complaint letter to a person/company to help you get what you deserve. This may be the most effective way to get what you deserve and resolve your problem. However, before you hire a lawyer it is important that you understand what filing a lawsuit entails.
8 January 2016
If you are involved in a car accident that isn't your fault, the other party's insurance company is supposed to cover the damage to your car, the cost of a rental car if you need one and all of your medical-related expenses. Unfortunately, some insurance companies do try to get out of paying all of these bills, particularly the medical-related ones, since they can get quite expensive. However, there are a few things that you can do to ensure that your medical bills are covered, so follow these four tips if you have recently been in a car accident.
14 December 2014