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Small claims court
2007-12-09 05:44:00 Q. If I decide to proceed with a formal lawsuit, how should I begin? A. It depends on the type of claim you wish to make. Here a lawyer can provide you with crucial advice on not only what claims you may have, but on when, where and how you must make them. Once your lawyer has helped you identify whether you have a valid legal claim and whether it is likely to be worth your time and money to More About: Small , Claims , Court
Alternative dispute resolution
2007-12-09 05:41:00 Q. If the demand letter doesn't work, do I have any other alternatives before filing a lawsuit? A. Yes. In some circumstances you might prefer to try to resolve your dispute through arbitration or some other form of alternative dispute resolution outside the formal court system. Q. What is alternative dispute resolution? A. Nearly all states have established "dispute resolution centers." These More About: Alternative , Dispute , Resolution , Alterna
Discussing dispute settlements
2007-12-07 16:20:00 Q. Are formal, adversarial trials always necessary? A. No. The majority of criminal and civil cases (non-criminal cases involving disputes between individuals or organizations) are resolved without a trial. As will be explained in the chapter on criminal justice, a criminal case can be resolved without a trial in one of three ways. The defendant can enter a plea of guilty or a plea of nolo More About: Dispute , Cussing , Settlements
The inner workings of the legal system
2007-12-07 16:14:00 Although no one except a criminal expects to be charged with a crime, and few of us ever contemplate the possibility of a lawsuit, it seems that the more we know about how our legal system works, the more likely we are to respect the rights of others while demanding that our own rights are respected. Hence this chapter on how the legal system works. Subsequent chapters will explain your legal More About: System , Legal , Workin
The estate planning process (part 3 of 3)
2007-12-05 15:33:00 DETERMINING YOUR MARGINAL INCOME TAX BRACKET Determining your marginal income tax bracket—the amount of income tax you’re subject to based on your taxable income—is quite important when it comes to deciding who should be the recipient of income from your estate. For example, if you establish a trust for a beneficiary, the trust could be taxed at a rate as high as 39.6% on income not distributed More About: Estate , Planning , Part , Part 3 , Process
The estate planning process (part 2)
2007-12-05 15:24:00 CALCULATING ESTATE VALUE Determining the value of your estate allows you to evaluate whether any death taxes are likely to be assessed. Death taxes are those taxes imposed following the death of an individual on property passing to beneficiaries of the decedent’s estate. The two primary transfer taxes are federal estate taxes and state inheritance taxes. These will all be discussed in later More About: Estate , Planning , Part , Process
The estate planning process (Part 1)
2007-12-03 07:07:00 Estate planning is a goal-oriented activity designed to provide the greatest possible financial security for both the individual and his or her beneficiaries. Effective estate planning should consider two primary areas: lifetime incapacity and post-death transfers of property. Later in this blog, you’ll learn which tools to use to accomplish the goals in your plan, and that will help you to More About: Estate , Planning , Part , Process
Other than lawsuits, what are my alternatives?
2007-12-03 07:00:00 Q. I am considering filing a lawsuit against someone. Is there anything I can do to avoid this? A. Yes, you can try to negotiate. Before you even think of going to court, try to talk with the other person in the dispute. Most potential suits are settled long before they go to court. The next chapter discusses steps to take in settling your case. You can also explore other low-cost, informal More About: Lawsuits , Alternatives , Native , Alterna
What to do if you're unsatisfied with your lawyer
2007-11-30 21:15:00 Expectations About Your Lawyer When you agree to hire a lawyer and that lawyer agrees to be your legal representative, a two-way relationship begins in which you both have the same goal--to reach a satisfactory resolution to a legal matter. To reach this end, each of you must act responsibly toward the other. In a lawyer/client relationship, acting responsibly involves duties on both sides--and More About: With You
The process of estate planning
2007-11-27 14:06:00 Estate planning is a goal-oriented activity designed to provide the greatest possible financial security for both the individual and his or her beneficiaries. Effective estate planning should consider two primary areas: lifetime incapacity and post-death transfers of property. Later in the blog, you’ll learn which tools to use to accomplish the goals in your plan, and that will help you to More About: Estate , Planning , Process
Questions and answers about legal fees and expenses
2007-11-25 12:49:00 Q. How can I be sure that my lawyer will not overcharge me? A. The fee charged by a attorney should be reasonable from an objective point of view. The fee should be tied to specific services rendered, time invested, and level of expertise provided. There are some broad guidelines to help in evaluating whether a particular fee is reasonable: the time and work required by the lawyer and any More About: Questions , Legal , Fees , Answers , Expenses
Things you should know before "shopping around" for the services of a lawye
2007-11-25 12:42:00 Q. How do I go about choosing a lawyer? A. The lawyer will be helping you solve your problems, so you must feel comfortable enough to tell him or her, honestly and completely, all the facts necessary to resolve your problem. No one you listen to and nothing you read will tell you which particular lawyer will be the best for you; you must judge that for yourself. Most lawyers will meet with you More About: Shopping , Services , Things
The questions and issues to be clear - So ask your lawyer!
2007-11-22 18:24:00 Q. How will I determine whether I want to hire a specific lawyer? A. Many lawyers are willing to meet with you briefly without charge so the two of you can get acquainted. During (or soon after) this first meeting, you can decide whether you want to hire that lawyer. Many people feel nervous or intimidated when meeting lawyers, but remember that you are the one doing the hiring, and what's most More About: Questions , Lawyer , Issues , Clear , Issue
What is an estate plan?
2007-11-17 14:39:00 The only sure way to reach your goals is to develop a plan. Without a plan, you’ll be like a pilot who takes off without knowing where he’s going and won’t know where he is until he lands. Like everyone else, you have your own set of unique goals and objectives, which means you require a specific plan to meet them. The tools you’ll use to create that plan come from a toolbox shared by everyone More About: Estate , Plan
Why you should seriously look into estate planning
2007-11-17 14:38:00 Within the last 10 years, estate planning has emerged as one of the most rapidly evolving areas of practice in the legal community. In addition, the financial services industry now offers “estate planning” services to many of its clientele as well, which emphasizes the importance of this area of law. The reason for this boom in estate planning is that the baby-boom generation is not only one of More About: Estate , Planning
Questions and answers on getting the services of a lawyer
2007-11-15 19:07:00 Q. I understand that, under certain circumstances, going to a lawyer may be unnecessary. Are there specific cases when I should see a lawyer? A. Yes, there are matters best handled by a lawyer. While these matters are sometimes hard to recognize, nearly everyone agrees that you should talk with a lawyer about major life events or changes, which might include: being arrested for a crime or served More About: Services , Questions , Lawyer , Answers , Questions and Answers
Seeking help from people and professionals, other than lawyers
2007-11-13 19:25:00 Q. If I do not use a lawyer, who else can help me? A. Unless your problem is so serious that only a lawyer can resolve it, you should first consider another source of help. If you believe a business has cheated you, help can be obtained from a consumer protection agency run by your city, county, state or federal government. Many businesses, stores, and utility companies have their own departments More About: People , Lawyers , Seeking , M People , Professionals
When you need a lawyer, and how they can help you
2007-11-13 19:20:00 Almost everything we do--from making a purchase, to driving a car, to interacting with others--is affected by the law in some way. While it often seems hard to live with the law, it would surely be harder to live without it. In our country, the law is, in a real sense, the people's law. It is part of the democratic heritage of Americans. The availability of the law does, however, reveal a More About: Lawyer
The basics of proceeding in your accident compensation claim in the United
2007-11-10 16:42:00 Life is not always a smooth sailing. Sudden unfortunate accidents do occur at times. One cannot do much to completely avoid the accidents. The pain and suffering that it brings along with it can leave one in total dismay. One cannot completely eradicate the misery brought by accidents but a bit of respite can be achieved if some authority takes charge of at least the financial loss that occurs More About: United , Accident , Compensation , Basics , The Basics
And the abortion debate rages on
2007-11-08 17:45:00 One of today’s most controversial topics, the abortion debate pits the rights of a mother against the rights of a fetus. The most common, clear-cut stances on the issue are “pro-choice” and “pro-life,” which hinge on legal and moral considerations. Another common viewpoint is a more blended pragmatist view, which states that abortion should be prohibited except for specific cases. "Pro-choice" More About: Abortion , Debate , Abortion Debate , Rages , Ages
Essentials of a work accident claim
2007-11-07 15:08:00 An accident at work claim has probably crossed your mind, and rightfully so; every year, thousands of hard working individuals are left injured or disabled due to unsafe workplace conditions, who do exactly the same. An injury at work can strike out of nowhere, leaving you jobless and wondering how and why it happened. Any job, regardless of the industry or position you're in, has its own unique More About: Work , Accident , Essentials , Essential
How long will it take to settle an accident compensation claim?
2007-11-07 15:01:00 Personal injury claims can be settled within 2 months, if you know how. If you make an effort with the accident solicitor, then you never know, you might also have a record breaking settlement. Over the years, people have started wondering, if anything said by a salesperson is true. Settling an accident compensation claim within 'x' amount of days, weeks, months or years. But as time goes by, More About: Accident , Settle , Long , Compensation
School bus accidents - Steps you should take if you or your loved ones are
2007-11-05 19:15:00 Buses are a fairly safe mode of transportation. However, they can be very dangerous if they are involved in an accident. Bus accidents often result in serious injuries and even death. Factors that contribute to these accidents are driver negligence, inadequate security, dangerous roadways, weather conditions, defective products and improper maintenance, among others. According to the University More About: Accidents , School , Steps
Getting your compensation if you're involved in a motorcycle accident
2007-11-05 19:09:00 There really isn't much difference between a motorcycle accident and a car accident except the nature of more serious injuries leading to death. Motorcycle s and motorbikes belong to a group of vehicles that often take part in a small number of road accidents. The statistics speak for itself, as motorcycle riders are just 1% of traffic. Therefore a motorcycle accident claim is small in number, More About: Accident , Compensation
Seeking help and compensation for victims of Quadriplegia
2007-11-03 20:33:00 Don’t stay forever pitying a relative, friend or acquaintance who suffers from quadriplegia, a form of spinal cord injury. They are one of the 10,000 Americans who suffer from spinal cord injuries and permanent paralysis in their arms or legs, every year. When an injury occurs to the spinal cord is occurs, the cord is not typically cut but the thin fibrous extensions of nerve cells surrounded More About: Compensation , Seeking , Victims , Victim
I just got into an auto accident, what should I do?
2007-11-03 20:27:00 Accident comes in the most unexpected manner. All of a sudden, you will just feel the collision of another vehicle into yours. You hear the screech of the tires and the driver instantly loses his control. Your adrenalin soars with your temper. You’re hurt and aching. You’re fearful at the same time confused. One question revolves around your brain – what shall I do next? When confronted with More About: Auto , Accident
Even relatively minor vehicle collisions can cause injury
2007-11-01 12:18:00 Approximately 12.8 million motor vehicle accidents in the United States were reported on December 2003. This amounts to about one crash per second - quite an alarming data. To boot, we should dispel myths, misconceptions and erroneous judgment about vehicular accidents. Some say that drunk persons don’t get injured as much. This is fallacious. A study showed that occupants of the vehicle who More About: Injury , Vehicle , Minor , Collision
Making a media circus out of injury cases
2007-10-30 16:22:00 The claims culture arrived in the UK and it was chaos. Door canvassers and telesales, knocking and ringing constantly for an injury claim. Have you had an accident injury in the last 3 years? It went ballistic, new companies evolving and new tricks came into place that would work against the victim. Did you ever understand what was said before you signed the agreement? I guess not. 'Don't worry More About: Media , Injury , Cases , Circus
Making your mind whether to sue or not
2007-10-27 20:33:00 Injury attorneys might better decide making the decision to sue. Okay that's sounds like double talk but its true. Dealing with the dilemma and choice of whether to sue or not to sue is better left to the professionals. They are better equipped to decide whether a lawsuit will prove successful than you or I. Deciding to proceed with a lawsuit is indeed a large decision. There are many variables More About: Mind
Win your claim, only then pay your lawyer... For certain cases, at least.
More articles from this author:2007-10-27 20:26:00 If you are a regular worker who have been involved in a personal injury case, payment of your legal fees during an injury claim can really be a tough task. If you’ll win your claim, good for you! You will be able to pay your legal fees using the money that you’ll get from the compensation. But what if you lose, that’s certainly a big problem. Can you afford to defer the cost of your legal fees More About: Lawyer , Cases , Then , Cert 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
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