Using Mediation To Settle Personal Injury Cases

Posted on: 26 January 2018

If you've been injured by a careless driver, you cannot depend on the insurance company to award you with the money damages that you deserve. Only by filing a personal injury case can you get paid for the full amount of any medical bills, past and future, as well as things like pain and suffering and lost wages. Often, you may find your negotiations with the other side stalled. When this happens, more and more potential litigants are turning to a new way of negotiating settlements.
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3 Important Steps To Take After Getting Charged With A DUI

Posted on: 27 December 2017

One of the more serious crimes to be charged with is a DUI. A guilty verdict could do irrefutable damage to your personal and professional life. As a form of damage control, it's important that you take the following actions after being charged.  Avoid Further Controversy  If you've been arrested for a DUI and are awaiting trial, it's important to avoid further controversy any way you can. If your license was suspended after the arrest, avoid driving.
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How To Speed Up The Social Security Disability Claims Process

Posted on: 21 November 2017

When you apply for Social Security Disability benefits, your intake worker will tell you that it can take up to six months to get a response. However, there are some ways to speed up the process and get your claim response much faster. Collect ALL Documentation Yourself Sure, you can sign documents that allow the Social Security office to obtain documents from your doctors, but that is usually what slows down this process.
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3 Reasons To Consider Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Posted on: 28 October 2017

By the time you consider filing personal bankruptcy, your finances are most likely in serious disrepair and you may be experiencing serious anxiety. Chapter 7 bankruptcy, while a serious decision, can give you a fresh start and some breathing room by eliminating many of your debts. Here are a few of the biggest reasons to look into filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy: You Have More Debt Than You Can Pay Maybe you went through a bad divorce or a period of unemployment that led to relying on credit cards or personal loans for a period of time.
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