Category: Legal

You’ve been involved in an accident that was not your fault, and now you have injuries that are affecting your life in a number of ways.  Medical costs are expensive, you may be unable to work, and the last thing you want to do is negotiate with the insurance company for a fair settlement.  Pre-Settlement [...]

Whether you were injured while working on a construction site, in a car accident or in some other way, when it is another party’s negligence that led to your injuries you may find yourself facing a long legal battle.  Personal injury lawsuits generally take months to settle; in the meantime, your financial resources are draining [...]

If you’re in the midst of a personal injury lawsuit and you’re waiting for your case to wind its way through the legal system so that you can receive your settlement or jury award, you’re probably a veteran at this by now. You know you’ve got money coming to you, but times are tough financially; [...]

When your child is convicted of a crime, it can permanently damage his or her future.  Many people mistakenly believe that these records disappear once the child becomes an adult, or are sealed so that the public does not have access to them.  This is not the case.  In order to protect your child’s future, [...]

If you’re the victim and have suffered injuries because of someone else’s negligence or carelessness, you may have a personal injury case. Although some tort reforms may have limited the damages you can receive in certain personal injury cases, you should still take your case to a Kansas City personal injury lawyer as soon as [...]

A tragic accident. Time seems to stand still. Your mind is in a fog, your limbs feel heavy. You wonder if all the people, drivers, passengers and pedestrians alike, are okay. Sirens are blaring, witnesses are walking around asking questions to see if an ambulance is needed. Everything is in slow motion. You feel lost.  [...]

Fortunately, the vast majority of products we use in the United States are safe; stringent laws on the books dictate that we must be able to use products for their intended purposes without fear of injury. Most manufacturers that produce these products are careful to ensure that they are indeed safe. However, every so often, [...]

In Dallas, auto accidents occur every day of the year.  In any highly populated and congested city, accidents are something that simply cannot be avoided at times.  However, if you are injured in an accident due to the negligence of someone else, you may need a Dallas car accident lawyer depending upon the severity of [...]

It can be an awful thing to be waiting for your personal injury lawsuit to settle or to wait for the jury’s decision and award. If you’re severely injured because of what you’ve gone through, you may not be working, and yet the bills will continue to pile up. What do you do? You do [...]

Bankruptcy is never an easy consideration, but it may be necessary if you’re facing considerable financial difficulty. Especially in the current economic climate, you may have faced job loss or other difficulties and now, you have a mountain of credit card debt or medical debt that you simply see no way out of. Although it [...]

Most people who become injured in the workplace never think about hiring an Arizona workers’ compensation lawyer; after all, filing a claim is simple and straightforward, right?  Not usually.  The fact is, getting the workers’ comp you are entitled to isn’t always an easy process – and you may be entitled to more than you [...]

When you’ve been misled by a brokerage firm or financial advisor, it’s often more advantageous to work with a securities arbitration attorney rather than litigate.  Investors typically find that arbitration is a cost-effective alternative to filing a lawsuit.  In securities arbitration, the investor may have his/her dispute resolved in a semi-private or private proceeding by [...]

You may believe that when you are arrested for driving while intoxicated in Kansas City, there is no reason to contact a Kansas City DWI attorney; after all, it’s just a minor offense, right?  Wrong.  Today, it is considered a very serious offense when you get behind the wheel after consuming alcohol – and you [...]

A letter from the IRS can strike fear in the hearts of even the most unshakable of people, but that doesn’t have to be true for you. If you are in trouble with the IRS for some reason or you just need help with a situation that has come up with your taxes, a Seattle [...]

Those who are injured and waiting for a settlement from the insurance company or involved in a personal injury lawsuit often find themselves in almost desperate need of money.  Settlement loans are one solution that may be ideal for you, and put you at no risk.  Insurance companies typically get in no hurry to write [...]

A construction accident that occurred near New Market, Maryland on the morning of November 14th, 2011 left 37-year-old worker David Garcia dead in an area hospital, according to the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office. Garcia was run over by a skid loader at Harland J. Shoemaker and Son, Inc. headquarters.  Shoemaker and Son is a New [...]

Have you lost a substantial portion of your investments in past years following the freezing of auction rate securities?  If you are one of the many who have been misled by a stockbroker or financial advisor, a skilled auction rate securities attorney may be able to help you recoup some or all of your losses. [...]

On Friday, October 7th, a New York man was killed after being run over by a piece of equipment at a construction site at the Clark Art Institute in Williamstown.  The accident occurred around 7:30 in the morning.  John J. Hanson, a Castleton, NY resident was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident according [...]

There are times in life when the best thing you can do is consult an attorney.  When you have been in a car accident is one of the times to get advice and help from an attorney who will look out for your best interests.  After an accident, you may not be able to think [...]

Many people invest in stocks, bonds, and other securities in order to gain financially and prepare for a comfortable future.  However, people lose their money every day due to fraud and dishonest or deceptive brokers and financial advisors.  Do you need a securities fraud attorney, and how can you know whether you do? It’s often [...]