If you have suffered a workplace injury, you can expect your employer’s workers’ comp insurance to cover you in a number of ways. For example, you should not have to pay any money to get your medical needs related to the accident paid for, and you may be able to stay home and get paid a portion of your salary while you get better. Workers’ comp coverage usually follows a reliable process, but lately, workers are being offered quick settlements.…
People get into fights with each other all the time, and it’s not unusual for some of these fights to land one or all parties in jail for assault. Although pleading self-defense is a common strategy many defendants use to avoid a conviction, it isn’t the only one available. Here are two other defenses you can use that may help you beat an assault charge and its associated consequences.
Defense of Another Person or Other People…
Divorce is very rarely a pleasant life event, but sometimes you can experience so much bitterness from your ex-spouse that it’s hard to even manage your divorce settlement. When that happens, here are some things you can do to keep that negativity from coloring your divorce settlement.
Always Have a Mediator
When there is bitterness between spouses, it is important to always keep a mediator present for the discussions relating to a divorce settlement.…
When it comes to estate planning, it is important to have the necessary documents in place and take the correct steps to ensure your assets pass to your intended heirs. There are a few ways you can do so, such as creating a will, putting your assets in a trust, or just letting the probate process handle the distribution process. Check out a few situations where a trust is a smart addition to your financial situation.…
If you are preparing for divorce mediation, you have probably been advised to leave your emotions out of it. Unfortunately, emotion is an integral part of a divorce and you can’t just wish it away, but you can learn to deal with it. Here are four practical ways to deal with your emotions during mediation:
Ask For a Break
If the negotiations get too emotional, ask the mediator for a short break to help you cool down.…
If you were recently involved in an auto accident, and were just offered a settlement by your insurance company, you need to make sure that the settlement is fair and takes care of all of your needs. Here are four different areas you need to take into consideration when determining if your settlement offer was fair or not.
#1 Medical Care
The first thing that you need to take into consideration is the cost of your medical care.…
After you have been in an accident, you are going to have to work with your insurance company to get the compensation that you deserve following your accident. When you are involved in an extensive accident where you suffered injuries to both yourself and your property, you need to make sure that you are happy with the entire settlement. Here is how you calculate your expenses to determine if you are being offered a fair settlement.…
If you and your ex-spouse are co-parenting one or more kids who hope to attend college soon, you may be wondering exactly how you’re going to pay these expenses – and whether your ex-spouse is obligated to help. While many states allow trial judges to order one (or both) parents to shoulder the cost of a child’s college or even post-graduate expenses, the procedure (and amount each parent must pay) can vary widely from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.…
If it’s time to file for social security disability benefits, you can avoid many of the common headaches by staying ahead of the game. When it comes to dealing with the Social Security Administration, it’s important to note that the representatives you’ll be working with have specific procedures that they need to follow. Those procedures are designed to make the process run smoother. You can help your end of the process run smoother by following your own specific procedures.…
If you’ve recently been notified that you are a father, you are likely reeling and confused, particularly if your relationship with the mom was “on-again, off-again.” You may have doubts about whether or not you are really the father, but want to do the right thing by the baby. Read on to learn why accepting claims of paternity without requiring proof could turn out to be a very bad move.…
