All About Affidavits

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:21:00 GMT

Affidavits are commonly used legal instruments. Your attorney may suggest that you provide an affidavit that may be used as evidence in a lawsuit. You may also need to execute an affidavit in order to complete a legal document such as a voter registration card or a name change. As with any legal instrument, it is important to understand exactly what an affidavit is and how it is commonly used befor

Can My Attorney Quit?

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 23:05:02 GMT

There is a certain degree of trust and personal information that a client shares with an attorney that makes the attorney hard to replace. The sensitive information that is shared and discussed makes it hard to start over with a different legal counselor just as it is difficult to do with a mental health counselor. Yet, while it is ideal when the same attorney can represent a client from the beginning to the conclusion of a legal matter, it is not always possible.

Do I Need a Lawyer to Establish or Enforce a Child Support Order?

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 18:10:29 GMT

Every state has child support agencies that are set up to help you establish and enforce a child support order. By filling out a short application and submitting a copy of your support order, if one already exists, you easily can enlist the help of your local child support office. These offices offer free child support services to people who receive public assistance, such as Temporary Aid to Needy Families (“TANF”), Medicaid, or food stamps. Even if you don’t

Hiring the Right Personal Injury Attorney

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 23:22:31 GMT

Hiring the right personal injury attorney to represent you is critical and can literally make or break your case. When meeting with an attorney for the first time, there are a lot of questions that need to be asked to decipher if an attorney is a viable fit for your case, and for you personally.

The following are the top ten questions that should be discussed in your first meeting with a personal injury lawyer:

1. How many years have you practiced l

How Wrongdoing in a Civil Lawsuit is Investigated

Thu, 27 May 2010 09:49:36 GMT

Before damages can be recovered in a civil lawsuit, the plaintiff must prove that the defendant is liable for damages. The court requires that the plaintiff prove liability by a standard known as “preponderance of the evidence.” Simply put, the plaintiff must prove that the allegations against the defendant are more likely true than not true. Plaintiffs are not held to the same standard

The Benefits of Litigation Funding Companies

Wed, 06 May 2009 17:30:51 GMT

The law provides a potential remedy for plaintiffs who are hurt due to the negligence or recklessness of others. Specifically, state and federal laws allow plaintiffs to sue defendants to recover the damages that they incur as a result of the defendant’s legal negligence. While the effects of the personal injury can never be fully negated, damages are intended to put the plaintiff in the position h

All About Affidavits

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:21:00 GMT

Affidavits are commonly used legal instruments. Your attorney may suggest that you provide an affidavit that may be used as evidence in a lawsuit. You may also need to execute an affidavit in order to complete a legal document such as a voter registration card or a name change. As with any legal instrument, it is important to understand exactly what an affidavit is and how it is commonly used befor

Defective Drug Warning Labels and Off-Label Use

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 20:39:13 GMT

When doctors prescribe drugs they usually take great care to explain the potential side effects you may experience. These warnings are repeated by a pharmacist when you pick up your drugs, and persist on the lengthy warnings labels included with every prescription. These warning labels have been approved by the FDA, often after years of rigorous trials and testing. Drug companies can spend hundreds of millions on drug development which makes the prospect of being denied FDA approval daunti

Hiring an Out of State Attorney

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 23:06:45 GMT

There are some situations when a person might want to use an attorney who is not licensed in the state where the person’s legal issues are being addressed. Often this situation arises when we want to purchase or sell property or when we face legal issues in a state other than that of our primary residence.

License to Practice Law

As a general rule, an attorney needs to be admitted to practice in the state

How do Depositions Work?

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:54:17 GMT

Depositions are an important part of the legal process. A deposition is testimony taken under oath that is taken outside of a courtroom for discovery purposes. Depositions can be used to gather information about a case and the testimony gained during a deposition may be admissible in court during litigation. Depositions are allowed in state and federal cases. The federal rules for depositions are f

How to Choose a Litigation Funding Company

Wed, 06 May 2009 17:31:44 GMT

Many plaintiffs find litigation funding to be an important part of their personal strategy to maximize the amount of damages that they can recover from a defendant in a personal injury lawsuit. Litigation funding companies can provide plaintiffs with the money that they need to fund their lawsuit and to pay their expenses while their case is being litigated. In return, the litigation funding company is

When to Hire a Personal Injury Attorney

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:35:35 GMT

When you suffer a personal injury in an motor vehicle accident, or due to a manufacturer‘s product defect; or from a medical error or malpractice, it is easy to become overwhelmed because there are so many things to consider and so many details that need your attention. Of course, the most immediate and the most important concern is to get medical treatment for your injury. Sometimes an injury can be treated quickly. Ho

Ending An Attorney Client Relationship

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 23:07:59 GMT

As with any professional that you hire, there may come a time when you want to fire your attorney. You may feel, for instance, that your attorney is not acting in your best interests and that you might have a better outcome in your legal matter if you were working with a different attorney.

Can You Fire Your Attorney?

As a general rule, you may fire your attorney and hire a new one to work for you, just as you

Role of Electronic Data in Employment Lawsuits

Thu, 27 May 2010 09:51:32 GMT

What you do on company time and with your work computer, and other electronic equipment, is your employer’s business. Not only does your employer have the right to access your electronic equipment to see how you are spending your time but the information contained on the computer, smartphone and voicemail can later be used as evidence in an employment related lawsuit. Of course, if you were doing

What You Need to Know When Hiring a Lawyer

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:22:51 GMT

Under what Circumstances should I Hire a Lawyer?

If you have been named a defendant in a lawsuit, have been charged with a crime, or want to sue a person or business, you should strongly consider hiring a qualified attorney. Your attorney will help you navigate the legal waters and ensure your legal rights and protections are upheld. In some cases, you may have the option of hiring an attorney or dealing with a case on your own. Although it may be a legal option to represent y

What is Litigation Funding?

Wed, 06 May 2009 17:32:27 GMT

Sometimes you have no choice but to sue another party in court for personal injuries that sustained in an accident. The reasons for the lawsuit may be just and the potential outcome of the lawsuit may be important. However, no matter how just or important a case is the potential plaintiff must weigh the potential benefits of litigation against the actual costs of litigation.

Negligence is a term that is commonly used to mean that someone did not act with the appropriate level of care. However, when negligence is used as a legal term it has a very specific definition and in order for a person who sustained injuries in an accident to recover damages, each element of the legal definition of negligence must be satisfied.

It was not more than a decade ago when production of electronically stored information (ESI) was only seen in big or complicated civil cases. A lot has changed in the 21^st century and today many civil cases involve some sort of electronic discovery, or e-discovery to get to the truth of the issues being litigated. In many cases e-discovery can reduce copying costs and make important information ea

What to Do if Your Attorney Doesn't Comply with Professional Obligations

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 23:09:49 GMT

Lawyers have certain obligations to their clients. If a lawyer does not fulfill those obligations then a client might be able to seek recourse for the lawyer’s behavior. Therefore, it is important for clients to understand what their lawyers’ obligations are and what they can do if those obligations are not met.

The American Bar Association (ABA) has set forth Model Rules of Professional Responsibility. Since many states use the ABA&

Settling a Personal Injury Lawsuit

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:18:41 GMT

Recovering damages for injuries sustained in a personal injury accident does not always require a jury verdict. Often, a victim will file a lawsuit and, with the assistance and counsel of a personal injury attorney, engage in settlement negotiations with the defendant that result in financial recoveries.

Personal injury accidents can happen anywhere and at anytime. However, some types of accidents are more common than others. It is important to understand the most common types of personal injury accidents to that you can try to avoid them and so that you can seek the assistance of a personal injury lawyer if you have the misfortune of being involved in such an accident.

Depositions are an important part of the legal process. A deposition is testimony taken under oath that is taken outside of a courtroom for discovery purposes. Depositions can be used to gather information about a case and the testimony gained during a deposition may be admissible in court during litigation. Depositions are allowed in state and federal cases. The federal rules for depositions are f

What To Do If You're Arrested

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 18:48:20 GMT

It can be difficult to think clearly after an arrest. Many arrestees are scared about the social stigmas, personal consequences, financial consequences, legal consequences and the affect of the arrest on their families. However, it is important to remain focused and to take the steps necessary to ensure that all of your rights are protected. At the time of your arrest, a police officer should provi

General Bill of Sale

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:01:54 GMT

A private party can contract to sell a certain piece of property to another private party. It is important, however, that for sales involving any substantial amount of money that a written contract known as a bill of sale be executed. Most of the time this can be done with preprinted forms.

How to

When is Someone Liable for Someone Else's Injury?

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:44:03 GMT

Accidents happen. Every day in the United States, people are seriously hurt and killed in accidents. Whether a person is hurt in a motor vehicle accident, a defective product accident or due to medical malpractice or another type of personal injury accident, the outcome is often the same. Significant medical costs, lost income, out of pocket expenses and pain and suffering often ensue. Sometimes an

How to Prove Fault

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:44:48 GMT

In order to be compensated for injuries incurred in a personal injury lawsuit it is essential for the plaintiff to be able to prove that the defendant was at fault for causing the injuries. The plaintiff must prove the legal elements of the case by having the factual proof to meet each element of his or her cause of action.

Lawyers have specialized knowledge and skills that benefit people in certain situations. You likely hired your lawyer because his or her solid legal reputation and history of success made you confident that your lawyer could help you achieve the best possible outcome for your legal issues. Since most clients hire a lawyer as an expert to perform a professional service and are not interested in forming a pers

The Stages of Personal Injury Lawsuit

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:45:26 GMT

Personal injury litigants should understand the different stages of a personal injury lawsuit. Each stage is an important part of determining whether or not a defendant is liable for the victim’s injuries. A personal injury attorney will represent you at each stage of the case and be available to answer any of your questions or address any of your concerns.

personal injury lawsuits need to be filed with the court within a certain amount of time. This period of time is known as the statute of limitations. Each state has within its state’s statutes, statutes of limitations, for various types of legal cases that provide a certain amount of time for a potential plaintiff to file a lawsuit in state court or be forever barred from filing a lawsuit on the basis of that cla

Toxic Torts: Lawsuits for Exposure to Toxic Materials

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 18:41:52 GMT

What is in the air we breathe, the water we drink, the dirt which grows our food, the vaccines we give our children and the products that we use? We hope and trust that our air, water, soil, vaccines and products are clean and free from environmental toxins. However, that is not always the case. Sometimes, companies release toxic substances into the environment, or they include toxic substances in

Do You Need An Attorney... or Can You Represent Yourself?

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 22:57:57 GMT

There are many circumstances in the United States when a person is entitled to represent himself in legal matters. The Supreme Court has found that the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution which guarantees the right to counsel also allows a person to represent himself at trial. Similarly, many states have constitutional provisions which allow self representation. However, this right to self representation has limits and there are certain circumstances when legal

How Wrongdoing in a Civil Lawsuit is Investigated

Thu, 27 May 2010 09:49:36 GMT

Before damages can be recovered in a civil lawsuit, the plaintiff must prove that the defendant is liable for damages. The court requires that the plaintiff prove liability by a standard known as “preponderance of the evidence.” Simply put, the plaintiff must prove that the allegations against the defendant are more likely true than not true. Plaintiffs are not held to the same standard

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All About Affidavits

Can My Attorney Quit?

Do I Need a Lawyer to Establish or Enforce a Child Support Order?

Hiring the Right Personal Injury Attorney

How Wrongdoing in a Civil Lawsuit is Investigated

The Benefits of Litigation Funding Companies

All About Affidavits

Defective Drug Warning Labels and Off-Label Use

Hiring an Out of State Attorney

How do Depositions Work?

How to Choose a Litigation Funding Company

When to Hire a Personal Injury Attorney

Ending An Attorney Client Relationship

Role of Electronic Data in Employment Lawsuits

What You Need to Know When Hiring a Lawyer

Under what Circumstances should I Hire a Lawyer?

What is Litigation Funding?

What to Do if Your Attorney Doesn't Comply with Professional Obligations

Settling a Personal Injury Lawsuit

What To Do If You're Arrested

General Bill of Sale

When is Someone Liable for Someone Else's Injury?

How to Prove Fault

The Stages of Personal Injury Lawsuit

Toxic Torts: Lawsuits for Exposure to Toxic Materials

Do You Need An Attorney... or Can You Represent Yourself?

How Wrongdoing in a Civil Lawsuit is Investigated

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