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How Hiring An Estate Attorney Can Benefit Everyone

When someone has passed away and you want to make sure that everyone is getting their fair share of what was to be left to them, you might want to hire an estate attorney. Before you make the assumption that this is a process that you can handle on your own, you will want to review the following benefits of having this type of legal professional in your corner. Helps Get The Probate Case Moving Along

Charged With Ghost Employment As A Government Employee? What Should You Know?

If you work for a local, state, or the federal government, you've likely spent time sitting through various seminars on conflicts of interest, ghost employment, and other ethical and fiscal considerations that are made a priority for those paid through public funds. Although you may not have put much thought into how ghost employment applies in your specific situation, actually being subject to allegations of ghost employment can not only mean the loss of your government job, it could subject you to criminal charges in many states.

Paper Trails And Careful Calls Weaken Discrimination Attempts

Discrimination continues to be a problem in various forms, and can be hard to prove in times when the general public may not be as receptive to discrimination complaints. In the age of information, gathering evidence and creating a strong claim is more important than ever. If you feel that you've been the victim of housing discrimination or suspect discriminating motives making your house hunting more difficult, here are a few evidence-gathering and general vigilance steps to take.

Steps To Take After A Motorcycle Accident

Being involved in a motorcycle accident is stressful, but it helps to know what steps to take in order to resolve the issue. Here are some of the important things to do. Figure Out Who Was at Fault It may be clear who was at fault in the motorcycle accident—you or the other driver. That's great when it happens and both people are in agreement. But if you aren't sure, talk through the accident and try to come to a consensus.

Could Cuts Be Coming To Your Social Security Disability Benefits?

Whether you've been receiving federal disability benefits for years or have only recently applied for Social Security Disability (SSD) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits after becoming too disabled to work, you may have been concerned about recent reports that an across-the-board benefits cut of as much as 20 percent could be coming. While the 2016 budget deal has kicked this can down the road for the time being, there are still some issues with an imbalance between the revenues and expenditures of the Social Security Disability Insurance Trust Fund that could impact your future benefits.

2 Things You Can Do To Help Yourself If You Get Pulled Over For DUI

Getting pulled over for a DUI can be very frustrating, especially if you feel that you weren't driving under the influence. If you haven't been drinking but still may have some impairment due to things like legally prescribed medication, there are things that you are going to want to do to help yourself.  Have a Doctor's Note If you have been prescribed medicine and you were using it as directed, you may want to have a doctor's note that states that you are taking that medication, what your condition is, and why you need it.

Get Into An Accident With A Commercial Truck? How To Determine Liability For Brake Or Tire Failures

When involved in an accident with a commercial truck on the road, know that it is possible to sue the parties responsible for the accident for damages. Part of receiving compensation will be determining who is liable, especially in cases where the was a brake or tire failure. Failing To Do A Pre-Trip Inspection Before commercial trucks hit the road for any sort of work-related travel, there will be a tire inspection to ensure that everything is in working order.

Facing Contempt Charges? Understand The Difference Between Civil And Criminal Contempt In Practical Terms

Many people don't realize that there are two types of contempt of court charges—civil and criminal. Learn more about the difference between the two and what can actually happen if you are charged. The Purpose Of Civil Contempt Charges The purpose of a civil contempt charge is coercion. It's generally used as a tool to get a legal issue that's stalled back in motion. The court levels the contempt charge as a way to pressure the individual into doing what it wants—essentially putting the individual in charge of his or her own sentence.

Opioid Addiction And Death: Courts And States Get Tough With Doctors And Health Care Providers

When it comes to finding someone society can blame for increasing painkiller addictions and overdose-related deaths, there's plenty of liability to go around. A study in 2012 found that 60% of all opiate-caused deaths occurred among people who were prescribed the painkillers according to approved medical standards and used their pills exactly as directed. The remaining 40% of deaths occurred among patients who doctor-shopped for multiple prescriptions or bought their pills on the street.

What Is An Incorporated Settlement Agreement In Divorce?

When dealing with divorce agreements and settlements, you will likely come across the terms "merged" and "incorporated." What exactly does "incorporated" mean when dealing with a settlement agreement? Here's all you need to know to help you discuss your options with your lawyer. Becoming Part of the Divorce Decree Incorporated settlement agreements become part of the divorce decree. It can be enforced at a later point in the proceedings. Those who don't follow through with these parts of the agreement can be held in contempt of court.