You Have Rights: 3 Things You Need To Know About Worker's Compensation

If you've just entered the workforce, there are probably a lot of things you don't know about your rights as an employee. When it comes to worker's compensation, the sooner you understand your rights, the better. You never know when you're going to suffer a work-related injury. If you don't know your rights, you might not know that you're missing out on valuable benefits. To help you understand your worker's compensation rights, here are three important things you should know. [Read More]

Applying For A Surety Bail Bond As A Friend

If you have a friend who has approached you for help with their bail amounts, then surety bail bonds may be on your mind. Since this is a big legal responsibility, there are some things to consider before you sign up for this arrangement.  Make Sure the Person Is Being Accountable Before you sign on for a surety bond, you might also want to ensure that the person you are signing for is taking on as much accountability as they can for their own bail needs. [Read More]

Three Situations In Which You Shouldn't Delay Your Bankruptcy Application

Conventional wisdom has it that bankruptcy should be the last resort for getting out of a financial quagmire. However, conventional wisdom isn't always right. There are a few situations in which it pays to file for bankruptcy right away. Here are some examples of such situations. You Are Moving To a State with Lower Exemptions If you are planning to move to a new state soon, compare its bankruptcy exemptions to your current state's exemptions to help you decide when to file for bankruptcy. [Read More]

What You Need To Know About Summary Judgement And Your Lawsuit

Summary judgment is an important part of the legal process. If you are currently in a lawsuit, or preparing to litigate you can talk to your attorney about declaring summary judgment on the case. Here are some things you need to know about summary judgment. What Is Summary Judgment? Summary judgment is when you take the suit to a judge and ask them to make a judgment right then and there on the case. [Read More]