Have you ever wondered what your lawyer is really thinking as you talk about your case? Although your legal counsel might word things delicately, the fact of the matter is that you might be doing things that are downright destructive to your case. Here are two things your injury lawyer wants you to stop doing so that you can win the settlement you deserve:
1: Sharing Your Opinions Online
Few things are more frustrating than being involved in an accident, especially if the entire mess wasn't your fault in the first place.
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Being charged with a criminal offense can be devastating. You might feel like your life and your future dreams are crumbling around you. Don't give up hope too quickly, though. A charge is certainly not the same thing as a conviction, and if you handle your charge correctly, you could end up with a clean record and with the charge nothing more than a distant memory. Even if you can't get the charge dropped or dismissed, there are still things that can be done to get it reduced so that it doesn't affect you as negatively as it otherwise would.
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Whether you're going into business for yourself as a service provider or are opening a restaurant or retail store, you may be excited at the prospect of becoming your own boss. However, this freedom isn't truly "free"—owning your own business brings with it a number of potential liabilities that could impact your financial future. Read on to learn more about some legal protections you'll want to have in place before opening for business.
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While child support laws vary from state to state, all 50 states have laws on the books that require non-custodial parents to financially support their children. What's more, there are numerous enforcement policies that make sure they comply. For example, enforcement measures include driver's license suspension, passport denial, wage garnishment, tax refund seizure, property seizure, fines and jail time. In some states, failure to pay child support is a felony once certain thresholds are crossed.
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When a victim in a personal injury case attempts to settle the claim on their own, there are many common mistakes that are made that will ultimately lead to the case being settled for less than what is deserved. If you are trying to settle your case on your own, you want to be sure that you know what common mistakes you need to avoid and how to avoid them. Here are four common mistakes that are made and what you need to know to avoid them:
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