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  • Could Settling A Personal Injury Claim Eliminate Your Right To Prejudgment Interest?


    If you've recently suffered physical injuries due to another person's negligence, you may be exploring your legal and financial options, including a personal injury lawsuit. While filing a civil complaint is often the best way to ensure you'll be able to recover all the funds to which you're entitled, it can take time for a lawsuit to wind its way through the discovery process before it's presented to a judge or jury – and if you're already dealing with the financial fallout of your injury, you may not feel that you have the extra time.
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  • When Can A Pedestrian Be Held Liable For An Automobile Accident?


    It's no secret that pedestrians are especially vulnerable in any accident involving a motor vehicle. According to the most recent statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 4,735 pedestrians lost their lives in traffic crashes and another 150,000 faced emergency treatment for non-fatal crash-related injuries in 2013. In any accident involving a motor vehicle and a pedestrian, conventional wisdom dictates that the automobile driver is fully responsible for the accident.
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  • When To Hire A Personal Injury Attorney


    A personal injury claim is sometimes the best way to receive compensation for pain and/or loss of income caused by someone else's actions. Unfortunately, this doesn't mean that personal injury claims are easy. The service of a personal injury attorney can be invaluable to guide you through your case and help you receive the compensation you deserve. Here are three situations where you should always hire a personal injury attorney.
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  • Amazing Reasons You May Be Charged With DUI Without Even Taking a Drink


    If you have been arrested for DUI based on a police officer's observation and interpretation of a breathalyzer test despite the fact that you did not consume alcohol before driving, you are probably wondering how this could happen to you. There are legitimate medical reasons that you may appear intoxicated and a number of products that can cause a false positive in a breathalyzer test. If any of them apply to you, your DUI attorney may be able to get the charges dismissed.
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  • What You Need To Know About Your Marijuana Possession Charge In Virginia


    If you've recently been charged with possession of marijuana in the state of Virginia, it's not always a simple, clear-cut case. How you will be convicted and sentenced—if at all—depends on a number of factors. A criminal defense attorney can help with your case, and they will need to know a few details, from whether or not this is a first offense all the way to where the marijuana was found.
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  • How Is A Personal Injury Settlement Distributed?


    If you are involved in a personal injury lawsuit and are expecting the court to award you with a large settlement amount, you may be wondering how much of this money you will actually receive. It can take years for a case to settle, and it can take months afterwards for you to collect the money you were awarded for your damages and injuries. As your case comes to a close, here are a few things you should understand about the way your lawyer will distribute your settlement proceeds.
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  • Long-Time Military Marriages: Understanding Your Rights As A Spouse


    When marrying someone in the military, you get to enjoy the same benefits as your spouse. When these benefits have expanded beyond 20 years, it can be an extremely hard transition back to civilian life. As you go through a divorce, it's important to understand the rights that you have. In a long-term marriage, there are many granted rights and privileges. By working with a military divorce attorney, you can ensure that you are granted these rights and not left with nothing after the divorce has ended.
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  • Know What To Expect From An Auto Accident Claim


    If you've been injured in a car accident and are filing a claim against another driver or their insurance company, you might be anticipating a large settlement. Unless you have grievous injuries, however, your settlement might not be as big as you're expecting. If you were in a typical accident and suffered some injuries, but nothing that's life-threatening, here's a realistic look at what you might get if your claim is successful.
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  • Understanding How Child Support Is Treated during Bankruptcy


    If you are considering filing for bankruptcy and owe past-due child support or alimony, there are several things that you should take into consideration. Child support, a non-dischargeable priority debt, can affect which type of bankruptcy you choose to file for and how you approach the proceedings. Here are some factors to take into consideration:  Domestic Obligations  Under bankruptcy law, there are 19 types of debt that cannot be discharged when you file for bankruptcy.
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  • How to Spot and Avoid Personal Injury Mills after Suffering an on-the-Job Injury


    If you suffer an injury while you are at work, you may be eligible for various forms of workers' compensation. This may include paid medical leave and coverage of your medical bills. Unfortunately, there are many fraudulent scams associated with workers' compensation. These may include employees making false claims, employers failing to pay appropriate premiums, or doctors and lawyers working to collect greater fees from insurance companies. One of these scams that can negatively affect both you and your employer is known as a medical mill scam.
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