2017

Accidental Electric Burns: What You Need To Know And Do Next

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Electric burns are some of the most painful injuries you could ever face. Not only do these burns hurt as badly as burns with regular fire, but they also hurt much more because of the fact that the nerves are affected and/or destroyed. If you do not know much about the human nervous system, it relies on bioelectric impulses to carry messages to the brain. When the nerves are shocked by electricity, their messaging relays are interrupted and the burned nerves can only echo their pain.

5 December 2017

Why You Should Keep Your Children Out Of Your Custody Disagreements

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If you and your spouse plan to divorce soon, you may have many disagreements about your home, cars, and other valuables. You may even argue and disagree about obtaining custody of your children. But unlike the material things in your life, you shouldn't fight over your children. The constant altercations could affect your kids' mental, physical, and emotional health in ways you couldn't imagine. Here are reasons to leave your children out of your custody disagreements and what you can do instead.

5 December 2017

Why It Is Vital To Hire A DUI Attorney

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If you are currently facing DUI charges and have an upcoming court date for this, you will want to make sure that you are finding an experienced and talented DUI attorney to assist you. While you certainly do have the right to represent yourself, it may not be the best idea. There are many reasons why it is better to retain a DUI attorney for your case, such as the following:

5 November 2017

Financial Moves To Avoid If You Are Filing For Bankruptcy

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After making the decision to file for bankruptcy, you must be careful about the actions you take. Once you file, a bankruptcy trustee will look at your financial transactions for several months. If you have made certain financial moves, your filing could be dismissed. To prevent this, here are some things you should not do before you file for bankruptcy: Pay Off a Debt to a Relative or Friend It might seem like a nice gesture to pay back a debt owed to a friend or family member, but it could lead to embarrassment for you.

6 October 2017

Four Things To Do Before Asking For A Divorce

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Are you thinking about asking your spouse for a divorce? If so, there are quite a few things you should do beforehand to be better prepared for the process. This can make it a bit easier on yourself, as well as your spouse since, with proper preparations, you are more likely to avoid a prolonged divorce case. Here are four things you should do before asking for a divorce: Consider Fixing it First: If you haven't carefully considered divorce, but instead jump into the process, you are probably going to face an extremely difficult time going through the process.

18 September 2017

Suing For Medical Malpractice? Two Tips To Help You Win Your Case

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It can be incredibly unsettling to realize that you've been injured in some way because a medical professional was negligent when handling you. So many people have a great deal of confidence in the treatment administered to them by a doctor. When this trust is broken, you could find yourself not only hurt physically but emotionally as well. If you're in this situation and have decided to file a medical malpractice claim, there are a few things you can do to increase the odds that you'll be successful.

12 September 2017

Can't Afford A Divorce? Here's What You Should Do

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It's a shame when people decide to stay together solely because they can't afford to get divorced. But, there are ways around this outcome in many cases. Here are some things to consider. Get a Better Picture of Your Finances Your first stop should be a financial planner. They are going to help you put together a picture of your finances and devise a plan for making it work. It may require a little bit of adjustment at first, but the goal will be to create a several-year plan to get you to a comfortable standard of living with what assets you have after the divorce.

29 August 2017

Is My Injury Serious Enough For A Personal Injury Case?

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Personal injuries, whether seemingly serious or minor, can at times have deep consequences. Any such injury can lead to lost wages, excessive rehabilitation costs, and great emotional trauma. It also affects the finances of a person, leading to stress and anxiety. Here are some steps to take if you are injured and if you want to pursue a personal injury case. What To Do When You Are Injured If you are injured, seek medical help first!

29 August 2017

Tips For Preserving Your Case Through The Oral Discovery Phase

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If you are being sued because you caused a vehicle accident, then you will be expected to provide answers to written questions known as interrogatories and then answer oral questions in a meeting known as a deposition. Since your lawyer will type up the interrogatory answers for you, they will protect your case by responding with brief and accurate answers. However, when the day arrives for your deposition meeting, you will have to answer the questions yourself.

19 August 2017

Employer Ignoring Your Injury Claim? How To Protect Yourself

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After an injury on the job, the next course of action for most people is to reach out to their employer to notify them of the incident. This is somewhat of the easy part. The problems really come about when an employer outright denies a claim or ignores the employee. If this is a circumstance you're facing, knowing what to do can prove to be critical going forward. Create a Paper Trail

7 August 2017