If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!Ontario has had a history of problems with people who drive their vehicles faster than the posted speed limit and drivers who participate in illegal street racing. To combat speeding problems and reduce the number of car crashes, the Ontario government implemented a new speeding law. Ontario’s new speeding law penalizes drivers caught speeding 50 km/h over the... Read More
Tenancy agreements are important documents that help to protect legal rights and identify responsibilities of both parties – the lodger and the landlord. However, since the situation has arisen where the landlord’s lawyer or estate agent puts the agreement together, tenant can often find himself in a difficult situation. The best answer is to give yourself a fundamental legal tutoring by studying some agreement examples. It can be an ... Read More
Although a name change may often seem like the right thing to do, it is worth being careful when it comes to applying for a name change. If you are changing it after marrying, or changing it back after a divorce, then there is no reason not to proceed so long as you are happy with your choice. Equally, if you are changing your name as a result of naturalization as an American citizen, or formalizing the name that you took upon religious conversio... Read More
Everyday millions of cars are traveling our highways and byways. With so many cars on the road, it is inevitable that a car accident will occur. Everyday, people all over the world encounter the traffic chaos following a road accident. When caught in the traffic chaos after a car accident, there is always the risk of injury to your own vehicle or even yourself. There are a number of things one can do to minimize the dangers during a chaotic scene... Read More
Creating a trust into which to put your earthly assets is viewed by many people as a hugely important step towards keeping their most valued property in the hands of family and friends. A trust, distinct from yet compatible with a last will and testament, will be for many people an essential part of putting their affairs in order as they prepare to “depart the mortal realm”. Although talking about death in such matter of fact, technic... Read More
The road to divorce is a difficult journey to travel. It is filled with emotions, anxiety and plenty of confusion. Deciding to legally dissolve your marriage is a major life decision. Along with the incredible amount of emotional issues, there are many legal concerns to attend to as well. Finding the right divorce lawyer to handle your case is of great importance. Each couple or individual’s needs may be different. Therefore, you must searc... Read More
By and large, a prenuptial agreement between a couple is a serious thing which is used to dictate events and settlements should the marriage end in divorce. These events usually just entail the division of property and take into account prior assets, with alimony occasionally being discussed. However, occasionally a prenuptial agreement strays off the beaten path somewhat, and some odd stipulations are made in these pre wedding agreements. A prim... Read More
Sally is injured in a car accident. Her injuries make her unable to work. She receives substantial discounts from her health care providers and her remaining bills are paid by Medicaide. At trial the insurance defense attorney hired by the at-fault driver wants to tell the jury about the discounts and Medicaide payments. Will the trial judge allow him to do so? No, says the “collateral source rule.” At least not if she lives in... Read More
“Should I tell them about my pre-existing condition?” “Will it hurt my case?” are questions clients often ask. You don’t want to hide anything about your medical history from the other side. First, you have an obligation to share the information. Second, a preexisting condition that is aggravated can mean more compensation than if you were completely healthy before the accident. Take the case of Shannon whose car was... Read More
The Crash It’s a typical January morning as Sally leaves her home in Murray and enters I-15 headed for work at a law firm in downtown Salt Lake City. It is 7:30 a.m. At the same time a large semi loaded with steel windows is approaching from the South. The driver, a long-haul veteran of 20 years over-the-road service for a major national trucking company has been up since 3:30 a.m. Suddenly the driver slumps forward, lack of sleep from week... Read More
