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Personal Injury Cases: Moving on to Better Things

I never planned to find myself seeking damages due to a personal injury. Even after I was hurt by a defective product that I purchased, I wasn't sure how to go about seeking help. Fortunately, a friend of mine knew a great personal injury attorney who looked into the situation and decided that I had a case. Since receiving my settlement, I've tried to put the whole episode behind me and look to the future. That's been easier said than done. The permanent nature of my injury means my life is changed for good. Even so, I am slowly learning to live with it and get back to enjoying life. If you have been injured due to negligence on the part of another person or a company, let's talk. I'll share how I got my settlement and what I'm doing to get on with my life.

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Life After Divorce: 4 Tips For Successful Co-Parenting
If you have children with your ex, you must learn to coexist with your former spouse for the rest of your life. However, lingering pain can make effective co-parenting difficult. It won't necessarily always be easy, but you can do it for your children. Try these 4 tips for successful co-parenting to help you along the way.  Create a Stable Household For Your Children (And Yourself) Immediately after your breakup, you establish a stable income and a comfortable home to show your ex and the court that you can provide for your children.

Are You Being Threatened By An Ex? What To Know
Parents that split up will be forever linked by their children. Child custody and visitation matters are often emotional and heartbreaking for all concerned. However, a parent who fears parental kidnapping may need to do more than just try to get along with their ex. Read on for what you need to do when you feel that your spouse will leave with your child. Take Threats Seriously  If an ex is making threats about taking your child and leaving the area, it's time to take action.

5 Things To Know About Getting A Marriage Annulment
Divorce isn't the only way to dissolve a marriage. In some cases, an annulment, which voids out a marriage as though it didn't occur, is the better option.  1. Annulment Reasons Vary By State One must qualify for an annulment, and there are only a few allowable reasons which vary depending on where you live. Common annulment reasons include but are not necessarily limited to the following: an underage person, bigamy, abuse, failure to consummate, fraud and misrepresentation, or mental incompetence.

Who Is Responsible For A Rideshare Accident Involving Black Ice?
Car accidents often occur as a result of road conditions. When it is cold outside, a rideshare driver's car can slide and end up in an accident. One of the worst examples of adverse weather during the winter is black ice. A car might hit a patch of black ice, slide, and end up in an accident. After this accident, you might wonder if you are at fault for the accident.

4 Reasons To Hire A Corporate Lawyer When Forming Business Partnerships
When forming business partnerships, it's important to protect your interests by hiring a corporate lawyer. A corporate lawyer can help you navigate the legal complexities of business partnerships, ensuring that your rights are protected and that you're in compliance with the law. Here are four reasons to hire a corporate lawyer when forming business partnerships:  1. To Draft or Review Partnership Agreements Partnership agreements are contracts that outline the terms of the partnership, including each partner's rights and responsibilities, how profits and losses will be shared, and what will happen if the partnership is dissolved.

When Workers' Compensation Rulings Don't Go Your Way
Hurt workers can encounter problems when they get hurt at work. You may be surprised when the insurer fails to approve your claim or makes an adverse ruling against you. Read on and review some common issues injured workers must put up with after a work injury. The insurer ruled against you because the accident occurred elsewhere. Unfortunately, this is a common problem for hurt workers. However, you are entitled to workers' compensation benefits if the injury happened while performing work duties.

What Gives A Personal Injury Case A Fighting Chance?
Many folks who might have personal injury claims worry that their cases may not be strong enough to have a chance. A personal injury lawyer will want to examine several aspects of a case before telling you what they might think of it. If you're wondering about the odds of a successful claim, it's worth looking at these three areas. Identifiable Defendant One of the most essential parts of filing a claim is the ability to identify a defendant.

What Are The Potential Defenses Against Deportation?
The prospect of the government suddenly deporting you can be scary. However, you might be able to present one of several defenses to either delay or halt the process. A deportation defense lawyer will usually tell their client to make one of these 5 arguments. The Government Is Wrong It is possible the government just plain made a mistake. Maybe a database misclassified a person as living illegally in the U.

Questions Your Divorce Lawyer May Ask You In Preparation For Your Case
If you've been considering a divorce, you may have come to the point where you want to schedule a consultation with a divorce attorney to assess the situation and determine how you should proceed. Most divorce consultations are pretty standard, and there are a few traditional questions that you should be prepared to answer. Here's a look at some of the things that a divorce lawyer will want to know before deciding whether or not to take your case.

Why Some Defendants Don't Want To Be Served
When you begin the process of taking legal action against an individual, you may need to serve them in Canada. In some cases, an individual can simply be difficult to find. However, in other cases, they might specifically be trying to avoid being served. There are several warning signs that the defendant is deliberately trying to avoid being served. Reasons to Avoid Being Served The main reason why an individual tries to avoid being served is that they think they may be able to stop your litigation efforts by doing so.