If someone you love has been arrested, you might have questions about how bail bonds work. Here are answers to some of the most common questions regarding bail and bonds. Bail decision is made at what stage? Judges usually set bail during the defendant’s first appearance. Accused individuals have the right to representation during these…
Recovering from an accident in the workplace can take a long time. During this time, you will not only need to physically recover, but you will need to protect your legal and financial interests. This can be difficult because the very people who should help you, such as your employer and its workers compensation insurer,…
Divorce isn’t an easy process to go through, both emotionally and legally. Almost 50% of all marriages in the United States will end in divorce or separation. While it may be common, divorce can be a confusing process for the parties involved. There are a lot of things to figure out, after all. Who gets…
Getting in a car accident is stressful enough, even without having to deal with the legal side. This is especially true if you are wholly unfamiliar with the law for accidents. This part of the law is comprised of all the legal rules that determine who is responsible for all the personal and property damage…
Although the U.S. has over 1.3 million lawyers practicing in many different fields, personal injury law is one of the most recognizable practice areas for lawyers. You have likely seen TV ads, billboards, and print advertisements for at least one personal injury law firm in your town. But how much do you know about personal…
Most people hope to never hire a lawyer. Lawyers are viewed as expensive and, in some cases, unnecessary since many legal problems can be solved without a lawyer. For example, receiving a parking ticket or getting into a dispute with a building contractor about your unfinished backyard fence can probably be resolved by paying a…
So you want to be a lawyer? Easier said than done. There’s a lot of work and time that goes into becoming a certified lawyer. Add deciding on an area of law to focus your practice and it becomes even more difficult. Here is compiled a brief description of what goes into becoming a lawyer…
There is an assumption that if your marriage is rocky, you only have two choices — remain married and miserable or divorce and become happy. This is not necessarily true. Studies show that as many as two-thirds of people who report being in an unhappy marriage but avoid divorce are happier with their marriage within…
One of the most common challenges that many people struggle with is finding the right legal representation for different criminal or civil related cases. Whereas there are so many professionals offering legal services, it is not guaranteed that every other criminal defense attorney is right for you. This is part of the reason why hiring…
When you go to the hospital you expect to receive the kind of care that you need. Unfortunately, there are times when this does not happen. Careless decisions, medical malpractice, and, sometimes, patient neglect and abuse can lead to a very difficult situation. And while your top priority is in making sure that you are…
