Mabel Reed

  • 3 Questions To Ask When Hiring A Personal Injury Lawyer As The Victim Of Domestic Violence

    It is easy to associate hiring a personal injury lawyer with being injured in public or getting bitten from a neighbor's dog. However, there is little more personal than the relationship between two adults who are in an intimate relationship and unfortunately, that relationship becomes violent all too often. Recent statistics have established that more than 10 million men and women are the victim of domestic violence in the United States each year.
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  • 3 Ways That a Car Accident Attorney Can Strengthen Your Case

    Hiring a car accident attorney after being involved in an auto accident is one of the best ways to improve your odds of winning your case, mostly because he or she can help you strengthen your case in a variety of ways. Listed below are three ways that an attorney can increase the odds of you winning your case. Speak With Eyewitnesses One of the biggest ways that an attorney can improve your chances of winning your case is by speaking with any eyewitnesses and reading eyewitness reports.
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  • You've Been Appointed Executor: Now What?

    You should, first of all, feel honored that someone found you trustworthy and responsible enough for this important and serious duty. Being appointed executor means that you must demonstrate the highest measures of honesty, discretion and fairness in all dealings with the deceased's estate. You will be acting as the personal representative of a person who is no longer able to do so, and you will be entrusted with acting wisely on their behalf.
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  • What To Do If You May Be A Victim Of Gender Descrimination

    The law dictates that everyone should have the same chance of employment, regardless of their race, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, religion or whether or not they have a disability. If you are searching for a job and you feel that you are being denied that job due to your gender, then you have rights and you want to stand up for them. Not only should you do this for yourself, but also so you protect others from going through the same thing in the future.
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  • Limited Power: What a Will Should Not Do

    There is no doubt of the importance of a will when it comes to planning your estate. You should be aware of a will's inherent limitations, however. To have complete estate planning package that covers all eventualities, you must employ a number of legal devices and provisions. Foremost in planning should be a consideration of what a will should not do, and what means can be used to help avoid the probate process as much as possible.
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  • What To Do If You Can't Afford To Hire An Immigration Lawyer

    If you are currently living in the United States and want to stay, or if you are working on immigrating the legal way, you probably want to hire an immigration attorney to help you with every step of the process. The process of immigration can be time-consuming and a bit frightening, and it's probably not something that you want to mess up on. If you don't have the money to hire an immigration lawyer, however, you could be worried that you will have to do things alone.
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  • 3 Situations When Appealing Unemployment Denial Is Possible

    One way that the government can provide you with financial assistance is with unemployment benefits. It is a way to help people that are laid off from a job, and you can receive the benefits by applying with your state unemployment agency. There are situations where your unemployment benefits can be denied, but you are not completely out of luck. It is possible to appeal the decision, especially when it is one of these 3 situations.
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  • A Couple Of Questions About Immigration Law Answered

    Immigrating to a new country can be one of the most frightening experiences of a person's life. There will be a complex series of legal proceedings that must be navigated before the applicant will be granted citizenship. Fortunately, there are immigration lawyers that can help their clients to make it through this process, but if you have never used these services, having the following two concerns about these services answered should give you a better idea of how these services can benefit you during this process.
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  • Strange Actions Auto Insurers Take During An Accident Claim Process

    Pursuing personal injury compensation after a car accident isn't always a smooth affair. There are many reasons for this, but the insurance company of the at-fault driver often doesn't help matters. Knowing why insurance companies act the way they do will prepare you on how to deal with them. Here are some of the frustrations you are likely to face, what they mean, and how to counteract them: Delaying Their Response after Receiving the Demand Letter
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  • Proving A Dog Attack Claim Has Been Exaggerated

    If your dog is being accused of attacking someone, and you are positive the person is exaggerating their injuries to receive extra compensation, you will want to contact a personal injury lawyer to work in your behalf in proving the allegations are untrue. It is a bit difficult to prove a dog's innocence as each state has different laws in place protecting those claiming to be injured due to dog bites and attacks. With the right resources and the help of your attorney (like Jon D.
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