Bankruptcy 101: A Simple Guide to Filing

If you have been injured in an accident involving a semi-truck or "big rig," then you may be entitled to compensation if you have suffered any personal injuries and can prove negligence on the part of the driver. Being involved with a lawsuit or legal case involving a big rig is somewhat different than pursuing damages against the private owner of a passenger car. Here is a look at some of the key legal issues that pertain to these massive vehicles. Commercial Owner  Unlike the typical auto accident case where a private individual owns the vehicle that is at fault, semi-trucks are generally owned by large commercial trucking firms.

Being arrested for a DUI is a very serious offense. This is especially the case if you are a multiple-time offender. It can also be a frightening experience. However, there are some things you can expect after being pulled over for drunk driving. Throughout the course of this brief article, you will learn about a few of those things. Sobriety Test If an officer suspects you of driving under the influence, he or she can administer a field sobriety test.

Are you facing legal trouble by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) because you failed to pay taxes for your small business? Rather than simply going with the flow and finding out what happens later, you might want to hire a tax attorney to help you sort out the situation. Why Should an Attorney Be Hired When a Business Owner Has Unpaid Taxes? Depending on how much money you are indebted to the IRS, there are several ways that they can go about handling the situation legally.

During Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you may have the right to keep the car you have, even if you have a loan on it. If you are, you will be required to reaffirm the loan with your lender, and your lender will also have to agree to this. When this is done, the terms will remain the same, and you will get to keep your car as long as you continue making the payments.

There are few more important means of proof in a personal injury case than that of your medical records. If you have been involved in an accident that was not your fault, you will need to access a complete set of your medical records in a timely manner. You should know that there are some rules, guidelines and consumer protections in place to assist in your efforts to get the valuable evidence you need, so read on to learn more about how to procure your medical records.

If you own an expensive piece of real estate in the dry and sunny Southwest, you may spend more time evaluating your homeowner's insurance coverage for wildfire damage than any other potential loss. Indeed, with many parts of the Southwest experiencing larger and more frequent wildfires than ever before, ensuring you're adequately protected can be the difference between replacing your items after a wildfire or declaring bankruptcy and moving away. However, for those who have items (or memories) that simply can't be compensated with any amount of insurance money, private firefighting insurance may be what you need to protect your home from ever suffering fire damage in the first place.

Contrary to popular belief, spousal support, or alimony, is not dead. There is still a legitimate need for one spouse to pay the other spouse monetary payments, even if only temporarily. It's important that you understand that spousal support is very different from child support, which is available for minor and college-aged children. If you are divorcing, failing to take into consideration the issue of spousal support could have a major impact on your financial well-being for some time.

Couples going through a divorce may think that they can navigate the process themselves, and don't need an attorney to guide them through it. But having an expert in family law by your side during the divorce process offers numerous advantages. Take a look below at just four reasons why you shouldn't hesitate to contact a local family lawyer.  Judicial Requirements Perhaps the biggest advantage of hiring a family lawyer is that you'll then be able to begin the mediation process.