2016

  • 2 Things You Can Do To Minimize Stress During A Divorce


    Going through a divorce can be incredibly stressful. It is not unusual for both spouses, as well as the children, to feel a surge of stress, experience depression, and have an overall decrease in quality of life during the divorce process. Although you cannot completely rid yourself of all of the stress during a divorce, here are some things that you can do to help to minimize it:  1. Take Care Of Your Finances
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  • 3 Ways An Officer Can Test Your Sobriety


    If you ever get pulled over because the police officer thinks that you are driving under the influence of alcohol or other mind-altering substance, they are going to do several things. While you always have the right to refuse to do any of those things, if you do, you are probably going to end up being arrested no matter what and compelled to do other testing.  Field Sobriety Test One thing they are going to require you to do is a field sobriety test.
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  • 3 Steps To Filing A Personal Injury Claim And Lawsuit


    If you have been in a car accident, you are probably considering filing a personal injury lawsuit. A lawsuit may be the best option for you to get what is owed you, but before you start filing lawsuits, you need to take some steps. Here are some steps that should be taken before you file a lawsuit. 1. Objectively Determine The Amount You Are Owed First, you need to go through and determine how much money you are owed because of the accident.
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  • Don't Go Alone: Getting Legal Support for Your Social Security Disability Appeal


    The process of applying for Social Security Disability is long and arduous, and, sometimes, after all the paperwork, anxiety, and a long wait, you end up disappointed. Getting denied benefits is quite common, but the situation is understandable when you consider how easy it is to make mistakes on your application or fail to provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) with the needed proof and documentation for your medical condition. The important point to keep in mind is that the denial should simply be considered a necessary step in the right direction.
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  • Shocking Infromation About What Could Happen To Your Trucking Accident Case


    Were you involved in an accident with a semi-truck? If so, you likely got injured. Very few people walk away from these types of accidents unscathed. Many do not live to tell their side of the story. You are most likely worried because issues such as medical bills and lost time from work or other meaningful activities, as a result of a truck accident, can take a toll on most people.
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  • Clothing Exceptions: Legal Considerations For Employers


    Although the authority to set dress codes for your employees belongs to you, you should understand the rules of what can and cannot be be considered discriminatory in the eyes of the law. You are free to institute your own guidelines in some instances. For example, maybe you have instituted a rule to allow casual Friday or open toed shoes for women. The following are some things all employers should know about clothing exceptions when it comes to the law.
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  • Three Questions to Help Workers Seek Damages for Construction-Site Injuries


    How do construction workers get damages when injured at a construction site? The answer to this question depends on several factors that determine if you can file a personal-injury claim, workers compensation claim, or both. If you are suffering from such an injury, consider these three questions to help you gauge which claim to file. What Were You Doing? If you were working at the time of your fall, then you are entitled to workers compensation benefits.
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  • Charged With A DUI In Kentucky? Here's What You Need To Know


    All it takes is just one drink more than you should have and getting caught behind the wheel could mean serious problems. Being charged with driving while you are under the influence is a serious ordeal that could affect every aspect of your life. DUI laws can vary from state to state when it comes to what degree the charge could affect you. In the state of Kentucky, there are a few things you should know if you are facing a recent DUI charge.
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  • Don't Understand What Your Lawyer Is Doing? Take These Measures To Remedy The Situation


    In most cases, hiring a lawyer is the best way to resolve a legal dispute. However, once the lawyer starts working on your case, it's possible that you might be concerned with some of its (the case's) aspects or progress. For example, you may think that the case is moving slowly, you are losing the case, or the costs are escalating. Whether or not these are mere perceptions or realities, it's important to get to the route of the problem.
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  • 4 Steps to Take after Being Injured on the Job


    Employers are typically required to carry worker's compensation insurance to cover the medical expenses and lost wages of an employee who is injured on the job. But in order to qualify for worker's compensation, you must follow protocol. If you're hurt at work, take the following steps. Notify Your Supervisor After being injured at work, it is important that you notify your supervisor as soon as possible. Your supervisor should fill out an accident report that outlines the details of how you were injured as well as the date and time of the injury.
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