Family law matters some of the most emotional cases handled by an attorney. This area of law can include divorce, spousal maintenance, child support, custody and visitation with a child, grandparents rights, and domestic violence. When a couple is going through a...
Slip and falls happen more often than some realize, with injuries occurring in the thousands each year. In some slip and fall injuries, a property owner can be held liable for the injuries and damages that have been caused. When someone has become the victim of a...
Nearly two million Americans live in nursing homes and similar care facilities, and it is natural for you to be concerned for the health and welfare of your elderly loved one. Federal nursing home regulations state that any resident has the right to be free from...
In 2007 the rules that applied to veterans making an application for VA disability benefits was changed. As of 2007 veterans were granted the right to hire a lawyer at the first denial of benefits by the Department of Veterans Affairs. This change was extremely...
A pedestrian accident can be traumatic for everyone involved, and they are more common than many people realize. Thousands die in traffic accidents each year, and many of these accidents involve pedestrian fatalities. Regardless of a pedestrian's level of care, some...
Many people receive traffic tickets every day for things they feel they haven’t done, but they pay the ticket because they feel the system is stacked against them. Even if the ticket was your fault, you can still take the chance of getting it removed from the record....
In Louisiana, consumers maintain federal rights against unethical manufacturers. The rights enforce laws that give them access to safe products and prevent these manufacturers from releasing dangerous items to the public. When consumers become victims of these...
In Pennsylvania, slip and fall injury cases are associated with injuries that happen as a result of a premises liability. These occurrences are often the failure of the owner to maintain the structure and keep it up to code. When this happens, the owner could face...
Family law involves areas such as divorce and separation, child custody and visitation, adoption, and the making of a will. Family law lawyers are experienced and knowledgeable enough to give you advice and recommendations during challenging times such as these. If...
Public defenders are honorable, smart people who do their best for their clients, but they are typically underpaid and overworked. These offices are legally required to represent those without the means to hire an attorney, and lawyers juggle enormous case loads and...