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Should You File A Dog Bite Lawsuit?

Dogs are touted as man's best friends, but an aggressive or frightened dog can easily injure a human. Dog bites can range in severity. The one thing that many dog bites have in common is that they leave lasting scars on the individual who was attacked- both physical and mental scars. Personal injury lawsuits pertaining to dog bites help victims seek damages for their injuries. Determining whether or not you should file a lawsuit after being bitten by a dog can be challenging, but you can use the following questions to help you make an informed decision. Read More 

Filing An Appeal For Your Workers Compensation Claim With The Help Of An Attorney

You might get your workers compensation benefits denied initially for a number of reasons. It's a process to get workers compensation benefits, and this process is often fraught with delays and the need to provide additional information in order for the first check to arrive. When you are hurt at work and you can't return right away, your wages are protected by workers compensation insurance. You must report the injury to your employer, and a treatment provider has to write you out of work because of your injuries. Read More 

How Can You Prove The Other Parent Is Unfit?

In most cases, two parents who no longer live together can work with a child custody attorney to come to a legally bound agreement about who has the child or children and when. Making sure a child has time with both of their parents is no doubt important, but there are situations when a parent is unfit for unsupervised visitation. If you are in a situation in which you know your child would not be safe alone with the other parent, you will have to prove to the court that the other parent is unfit. Read More 

Pros And Cons Of Contacting A Beneficiary Before Contesting A Will

If you've decided that you're going to contest a will, the decisions that you make leading up to hiring a probate lawyer and moving forward can have a big impact. One decision that you'll need to make is whether you'll contact one of the beneficiaries in advance. There are several reasons that you may want to do so. For example, if an estate was divided between two people, and you believe that one person deserves the money but the other doesn't, you might think about contacting the former individual to discuss the situation. Read More 

Pre-Existing Conditions In Personal Injury Cases

Car accidents are often more complicated than they appear. After a car accident, you can work with a personal injury attorney to determine liability for your injury. The court will assess your situation and determine if you are eligible to receive funds to recoup your losses. But what happens if you already had a pre-existing condition that could have contributed to your accident-related injuries? The Role of the Defendant's Attorney Read More