Monthly Archive:: June 2015
A client who wins a civil case is almost always subject to payment for damages. These damages are assessed in a number of ways, but they can be typically broken into two categories. The first is the compensatory damages. These are damages that can be directly correlated. They usually include damages that are measured through
In 1935, President Roosevelt signed into law the Social Security Act. In addition to benefits for the overall welfare of the population, the Act was designed as a fund to be paid to citizens over the age of 65 so they can receive income even after retirement. As a result, retirees can survive on a
If you are facing financial problems, you are not alone. Millions of Americans are having problems making ends meet and some are having problems with even the necessities of life. Sometimes bankruptcy is the answer to financial problems. The following will cover when to Find a Bankruptcy Attorney In Washington County and how they help
Despite what you see on TV, not all criminal cases lead to trials. Most defendants strike a plea bargain to get a lesser sentence. In other instances, prosecutors decide to drop charges. Here, you’ll learn some of the reasons why charges are dropped. Be the first to like. Like Unlike
Hard work and dedication to providing for one’s family is the main goal for many people. As the years go by, the thoughts of what is going to happen when the sole provider is no longer around start to come into thought. In order to ensure that there is a proper legal plan in place,
Do you know all the workers’ compensation laws in your state? Most people do not and that is why it is important to have a lawyer. Work-related injuries are not litigated like car accidents. For example, insurance must pay an injured worker for lost wages and medical treatment regardless of fault. There are three requirements
Drug offenders are sentenced based on the quantity of the controlled substance that is in their possession at the time of their arrest, a previous history, and the intent to distribute or traffic. The type of controlled substance does affect sentencing, especially if the prosecutor can link the distribution to a drug-related fatality. Be the
If you or any of your family members have been falsely accused of any crime it can be devastating, when the accusation is murder in Philadelphia it becomes mind boggling as to the ramifications. As we go through life we assume that we will never be accused of doing something that we didn’t do and
Why was the driver stopped? It is a major question to answer when pushing a DUI or DWI offense. Many people forget that a basis for reasoning is imperative to push a charge. Even if the ultimate answer was intoxication, it helps to know why the driver was initially pulled over in the first place.
Even though the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) do not require you to hire a patent lawyer to file a patent, there are many reasons why you should hire one. The process of applying for and securing a patent can be long and complicated, especially if you do not have an adequate understanding
