2017

Three Reasons You May Be Able To Walk Away From Buying A Home

When you make an offer on a home, you hope for the best. You work with a realtor and real estate agent to prepare you for just that moment in time. Nearly all home buyers dream of finding the right house that fits their needs, preferences, and home-buying budget. However, sometimes the lenses of a home buyer’s rose-colored glasses start to fade, and reality seeps in. If you change your mind about buying a house after making an offer, it’s not always possible to get out of the situation.…

Home Construction Defects You Can Take Legal Action For

If you recently purchased a new home, and you’ve noticed defects in its craftsmanship, you may be wondering if you can file a claim against your contractor. You can file claims against your contractor for certain defects. However, it’s important to know the criteria of those claims to know if your claim is eligible. Toxic Mold If your home has toxic mold present in it shortly after construction, you may be eligible to file an injury claim against your contractor.…

Filing A Personal Injury Lawsuit? Why You Should At Least Get An Attorney Estimate

Regardless of whether you are involved in a motor vehicle accident, you slip and fall on commercial property or if medical malpractice is the issue, filing a personal injury lawsuit is a great way to equalize the situation.  If the other person’s negligence caused you injury you deserve to receive restitution so you can take care of your expenses.  However, a personal injury suit is quite serious and while you might think you don’t want to hire a lawyer, you should probably think again.…

3 Co-Parenting Tips To Make Summer Less Stressful

Now that school is out, the kids are going to be ready for a couple of straight months of no homework and lots of fun. However, as a divorced parent, you may not be looking forward to these next several weeks. Summer vacation isn’t something that divorced parents look forward to, as co-parenting can be a bit challenging. However, with a few tips, you can easily overcome obstacles and ensure that your summer vacation is less stressful for everyone involved.…

Estate Planning Mistakes To Avoid For People With Children

Death is never a pleasant discussion subject, but it is an important one to think about when you have a family. Leaving behind your assets so that your family will be able to maintain in your absence is important. Recognize that there is a wrong way to go about the process. Mistakes in estate planning can end up leaving more of a burden for your family than a benefit. Know what mistakes to avoid.…

Common Causes Of Car Accidents And Why You Should Hire A Lawyer

Car accidents occur on a daily basis in the United States. Some of them result in minor injuries while others lead to life-threatening injuries. While there are some car accidents that are caused by harsh weather conditions, many others are due to driver error. Let’s take a look at some of the common causes of car accidents: Distracted Driving It is important for drivers to always have their entire focus on the road.…

Can an Inheritance Impact a Special Needs Child's Benefits?

As the parent of a child with disabilities, you have to be extra careful with your estate planning. Leaving your child as the beneficiary of your estate could impact his or her ability to get financial and medical assistance from the government in the future. If you have a child with special needs, here is what you need to know about planning for his or her future.   What Impact Could Your Estate Planning Have on Your Child’s Future?…

3 Potential Signs Of Housing Discrimination Because Of Minor Children

What some people do not realize is that there are landlords out there who would prefer not to rent their properties out to people who have minor children. However, it is against the law for landlords to discriminate against families with children in regards to housing. These are a few signs that this might be a situation you are facing. 1. You’ve Been Told a Unit Isn’t Available, Even Though You Think It Is…

How Much Can I Receive Through Worker's Compensation?

If you have experienced an injury that prevents you from working, worker’s compensation insurance is likely the only option available to you that will allow you to receive a regular income. Because of this, how much you will receive is something that you may be concerned about. There are many factors that will affect how much you will ultimately earn from worker’s compensation insurance. What You Are Entitled To Through a worker’s compensation insurance program, workers are generally entitled to the payment of medical bills, vocational rehabilitation, impairment benefits, and weekly compensation.…

Three Things To Bring To Your Meeting With Your Car Accident Attorney

A car accident is an experience that can leave you with permanent injuries and major debts. Facing those that were responsible for the accident in a court of law can be the only effective option for forcing payment when they are refusing to honor your damages. The first step in using the courts to pursue damages from your car accident will be to have a meeting with an attorney that specializes in these injuries.…