Archive for February, 2010
Chapter 11 bankruptcy was originally designed for businesses but individuals may also file under this chapter. Those individuals who exceed the debt limits of chapter 13 bankruptcy are required to file under chapter 11. The current debt limits for chapter 13 is $1,010,650 for secured debts and $336,900 for unsecured debts. The debt limits appear to be low for those individuals who own more than one property whose values have dropped significantly... Read More
February 28th, 2010 | Posted in Legal | No Comments
Did you know that hundreds of thousands of people sustain personal injury as a result of road accidents every year? Many of those people are victims of someone’s negligence and could benefit from the help of a personal injury solicitor.
If you have ever suffered from a personal injury resulting from a road accident you will know that the impact goes beyond just physical and emotional. Every accident has financial costs: medical expenses, lo... Read More
February 27th, 2010 | Posted in Legal | No Comments
Divorce can only be defined as the roughest patch in anyone’s life when life takes a 180-degree turn and there is only turmoil and chaos at that point. The situation worsens when there are children involved in the marital relationship and the primary question which arises is “Who takes care of the kids?” Even though, no body can take away the pain and misery suffered by two individuals who opt for divorce, but the Georgia Divorc... Read More
February 25th, 2010 | Posted in Legal | No Comments
Whenever more than one healthcare provider employed by the same entity is sued in a medical malpractice case, the question arises whether they can all be represented by the same defense attorney. The promotion of a unified defense and the reduction of defense costs are two of the more significant factors which often lead to the retention of one attorney to represent multiple defendants. However, a recent opinion from the United States District Co... Read More
February 24th, 2010 | Posted in Legal | No Comments
When you’re in a car accident, your first thought may be, “Do I need a car accident attorney?” The majority of people will call their insurance company rather than call an attorney after a vehicle accident. However, if you’re looking to get what you’re rightly owed, then calling an accident attorney is necessary to assist you in your quest. Bear in mind that not every major and non-major accident will need an acciden... Read More
February 23rd, 2010 | Posted in Legal | No Comments
Being arrested for a DUI can result in a wide range of penalties. Depending on the nature of the circumstances surrounding the arrest, people might be made to pay a fine, attend counseling classes or even spend some time in jail. However, alongside all of these one of the most important disadvantages of being convicted of a DUI is the stripping of a person’s driving license and privileges.
In the event of a DUI charge, different states have... Read More
February 23rd, 2010 | Posted in Legal | No Comments
Many different things may crop up to where a litigation service might be needed. There are a lot of companies and professionals that will discover that they need to take advantage of this type of service. So who needs litigation support services is explored below.
Lawyers are probably the most common group that relies on this type of service. They benefit from the help of paralegals, court recorders, expert witnesses, etc. All of which are consid... Read More
February 23rd, 2010 | Posted in Legal | No Comments
The TBI (traumatic brain injury) cases in law are some of the most devastating cases for the people who have been injured. The injury may have occurred due to an accident, a fall, sports injury, or even an fall or an assault the person has suffered. The survivors of these injuries are facing many years of rehabilitation that will cost a lot of money. Plus it may be something that they will need to have for the rest of their lives.
Quite often tho... Read More
February 23rd, 2010 | Posted in Legal | No Comments
In the current economy, as banks seek to foreclose on deeds of trust, attorneys for banks and borrowers in default will be pouring over deeds to discover – and defeat – defects in the title. Newly-graduated associates fresh from the Bar exam may be particularly helpful when examining unusual deeds with complicated remainder interests or archaic, technical language that every lawyer learns for the bar exam, but that rarely appears in a... Read More
February 23rd, 2010 | Posted in Legal | No Comments
Ask for Recommendations
Legal firms provide assistance to a wide variety of issues regarding businesses and other important transactions. But despite being considered as one of the best white-collared professions, there are still lots of frauds in the law industry so people must be careful when it comes to finding genuine solicitors. In looking for the best lawyer, it is important to ask for recommendations from people you know before looking for... Read More
February 23rd, 2010 | Posted in Legal | No Comments