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What To Do If You Are Wrongly Accused Of Sexual Assault

9 February 2015

Sexual assault is a very serious crime, and being wrongly accused of this act can potentially ruin a life. While many sexual assault cases are substantiated with evidence, there is a fair share that are false accusations that are brought forth either due to mistaken identity or malice towards the accused. If you are wrongly accused of sexual assault, you must take the matter very seriously if you want to avoid legal repercussions and the life-long negative effects of a sexual assault conviction.

When The Exemptions Aren't Enough: Consider Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

2 February 2015

If you are considering chapter 7 bankruptcy, you may find that your state's exemptions—essentially, the property that is protected from your creditors—just aren't enough to protect your assets. Each state allows you to retain certain property in a bankruptcy, as long as it falls within one of the exemption categories and doesn't exceed the designated dollar limits. Chapter 13 is different because it allows you to retain far more property than a chapter 7 bankruptcy does.

3 Benefits Provided Through Workers Compensation Insurance Claims

27 January 2015

Most people have to have a job in order to make ends meet, but the workplace can be dangerous. In the year 2013 alone, private employers reported just over 3 million nonfatal injuries occurred while workers were on the job. Fortunately, you have access to workers compensation insurance to help cover any damages a work-related injury might cause you. Here are 3 benefits workers compensation insurance entitles you to receive. 1. Medical Assistance

Important Terms To Remember In A Personal Injury Case

22 January 2015

Law is a confusing conglomeration of legislation, precedents, rulings, etc. Lawyers go to eight years of college to help them understand the law, but even lawyers don't understand everything. They will specialize in one area of law—real estate, personal injury law, bankruptcy, criminal law, etc. When you have a court case, making sense of what is going on can be tricky. Hiring a lawyer for your personal injury case can help you understand things better, but knowing your way around the terminology is also important.

3 Criteria Used To Decide Social Security Disability Mental Illness Claims

14 January 2015

Do you suffer from a mental illness like depression, anxiety, or bi-polar disorder? Is it so severe that it prevents you from working? Does the stress of work restrict your ability to manage your condition? If so, it's possible that you could qualify for Social Security Disability Income for mental illness. Social Security frequently awards disability claims for physical injuries and illnesses. However, claims for mental illness can sometimes be more difficult to win.