2015

  • 3 Things You Need To Know About Collecting Money From A Lawsuit

    The purpose of filing a lawsuit is to make sure that you receive appropriate compensation for an injury or loss that you've sustained as the result of someone else's actions. That means that knowing how to collect and handle the money is just as important as being able to prove your case in court. Take a look at some things you need to know about collecting after your lawsuit concludes.
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  • Building A New Business? Protect Your Ideas With These Tips

    When you're in the conceptual stages of a new business venture, the design and development can be overwhelming. During this process, it's easy to lose sight of the integrity of your product concepts and designs. If you don't take the steps to protect your ideas, you face the risk that a competitor or a would-be investor might steal them. Here are a few things to keep in mind when you are in the early development stages of a business or a product:
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  • The Dos And Don'ts Of Filing For Long-Term Disability Benefits

    Long-term disability benefits are provided to employees when they become so disabled that they are not able to work. Before you are granted the benefits, you first need to file a claim. Here are the dos and don'ts for filing this type of claim. Do: Use the forms provided to you When you first file for long-term disability benefits, you will be given a form from the insurance company. Make sure you only use this form when documenting the claim.
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  • 3 Mistakes That Could Sabotage Your Car Accident Claim

    If you've recently been involved in a car accident and are taking the insurance company to court, then the first thing you'll want to do is hire a personal injury lawyer. This way, you'll have the legal guidance and representation you need throughout your case. Along the way, however, there are also some big mistakes that you'll want to avoid making that--while they may seem small--could end up sabotaging your case and causing you to lose in court.
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  • De-escalating A Situation With An Angry Police Officer

    Most police officers do act professionally. They are trained to de-escalate situations and keep order, so it might seem strange that a citizen should ever need these skills when being stopped by an officer. The truth is police are human and prone to poor behavior at times just like anyone else. However, they are in a position of power and in a line of work that can be dangerous and stressful, so it is up to you to be wise and not cause additional problems for yourself.
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  • Who Is Liable For Injuries Sustained At A Private Pool Party?

    With warm summer weather comes pool parties and backyard barbecues. While most of these parties go off without a hitch, sometimes a visitor to a private home can be injured poolside. If you or one of your children is hurt at a friend's house, how do you handle the injury and potential liability? Here are a few things to know about who is considered legally responsible for an injury sustained at a private pool party:
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  • Denial Of Workers Comp Because Of Actions During A Vehicle Accident: What You Should Know

    Your employer or the employer's insurance company is disputing your workers compensation claim for injuries during a vehicle collision. That's because you did something you should not have done during the course of your job duties. Essentially, two types of situations could apply in your case. The basic premise involves whether the action that may have led to the accident was intrinsically connected with your job.  Actions Directly Related to the Job
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  • 3 Possible Arguments You Can Face In A Motorcycle Accident Settlement Negotiation

    As a motorcycle rider, your claim for an accident could face special scrutiny. Motorcycles are sometimes perceived to be more dangerous than riding in a car and this could have a profound impact on your possible settlement. To better prepare for the challenges to your claim, you need to know arguments that could come up. Training and Experience One of the biggest obstacles that could be put in your way of successfully collecting compensation for your injuries from a motorcycle accident is the amount of training and experience you have.
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  • How An OUI Occurs And Why You Must Appeal

    There are many people each year who don't understand why they've been convicted by law enforcement officers, despite the fact that their blood alcohol concentration (BAC) was under the maximum federal limit. These convictions are typically called OUIs, also referred to as Operating Under the Influence. DUIs, also known as Driving Under the Influence, are different from OUIs in that the latter is incurred with a BAC lower than 0.08.
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