If you were seriously hurt in a car accident, you may be able to hold the at-fault party responsible. As long as you can gather evidence of both liability and losses, you should be able put together a fairly strong claim. While the kinds of proof your case demands will depend on the situation, your …
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If you intend to file a personal injury claim, the outcome of the proceedings will depend on a variety of factors. Everything from the strength of the evidence you present to the damages you claim could influence the direction in which your case goes. The caliber of the attorney you hire will also have a …
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When two or more cars are involved in a wreck, Mississippi uses a fault-based system to assign financial responsibility. That means those who are to blame for the collision must reimburse everyone else for the resulting damages. Unfortunately, many passengers don’t realize this applies to them, as well, and not just to the motorists who …
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Whether you have good news or bad, where’s the first place you turn? If you’re like most Americans, the answer is probably a social media platform. In the digital age, connecting with loved ones online has become second nature. Before you post about your car accident on Facebook or Twitter, though, you should stop and …
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Building a strong motorcycle accident claim starts at the scene, and it continues in the days and weeks that follow. In other words, the steps you take—or fail to take—in the aftermath will have a major impact on the outcome of your claim. If you’re unsure what to do, start with the following tasks, which …
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Large truck crashes almost always leave immense devastation in their wake. Because of their sheer size, tractor-trailers are incredibly destructive when they rollover or veer off course, putting those in the vicinity at risk of serious injury and even death. What’s most frustrating about these wrecks—especially for the victims—is the fact that they’re fairly easy …
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Despite being in over their heads, many debtors are on the fence about declaring bankruptcy because they’re concerned about the impact it will have on their credit. While discharging debt will certainly cause your score to drop, the effect is not permanent. In fact, even the bankruptcy itself will eventually fall off your credit report. …
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If your elderly loved one resides at a nursing home—or will soon—it’s wise to familiarize yourself with the most common signs of abuse. While it’s reasonable to assume every facility takes good care of their residents, many families have learned the hard way that that’s not always the case. Read on to learn about the …
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During the height of the pandemic, correctional facilities around the country received federal funding to combat the spread of COVID-19. Just because the money was available, however, doesn’t mean every jail or prison used it to implement reasonable measures for keeping their inmates healthy. If you or someone you love contracted the virus while behind …
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If you can’t seem to stay on top of all your monthly obligations, filing for chapter 13 may be the answer. This form of consumer bankruptcy was designed for those who have at least some disposable income to knock out their debts but struggle to manage everything from month to month. Also called “wage earner’s …