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How Independent Medical Evaluations Affect Personal Injury Claims

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In personal injury cases, insurance companies may offer to provide an independent medical evaluation. On the surface, this may sound like a fair practice, but these evaluations are rarely neutral and are often used to counter the medical opinions and tests of the injured victim's physician. The goal...

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GM Law Firm on Harassment by Debt Collectors

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A number of consumers may have shared their sentiments already about being harassed by the collection agents of lending firms. Harassment, while it seems common, must not be considered normal. It can never be something that everyone will just accept as a natural phenomenon. Let us first know what ha...

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Clearing Up Misconceptions About Student Debt and Bankruptcy

Do you have outstanding debt from your student loans? If so, you're not alone. In fact, the average college graduate in 2016 carried more than $37,000 in student loan debt. And while many lenders are willing to work with recent graduates by offering flexible repayment plans, the fact is that many gr...

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How to Recover From a Workplace Accident

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Any number of different troubles can cause an accident in the workplace. A member of staff failing to follow general health and safety rules, for instance, can result in such a problem. An individual not receiving proper training when it comes to staying safe can also be a contributing factor to thi...

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Why You Need a Lawyer When Suffering From Personal Injuries

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A personal injury occurs when a person sustains some sort of injury that another person causes. In some cases, the person with the injuries was hurt due to negligence in a hospital, which means multiple people could be at fault, including doctors and other hospital staff members. However, these inju...

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Dangers of Distracted Driving

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Many people consider themselves to be excellent drivers. They would never drink and drive or speed. Yet they allow themselves to perform simple acts while driving that fall under the heading of distracted driving and can easily result in traffic accidents that cause property damage, injury or death....

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Help Against Drug and Alcohol Addiction

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Addiction is a battle that impacts millions of lives including the families of those who are addicted to drugs or alcohol. Knowing how to find help for a loved one who is struggling with addiction is essential to provide them with the ability to live a healthy and sober life. Get Educated About...

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Do You Need "Fault" For a Divorce

Do you need a reason to get a divorce? In the past, the court required you to prove a valid reason for them to grant you a divorce. Only "fault" based divorces existed.  "Fault" meant any person filing for divorce had to prove to the court their spouse engaged in some kind of wrongdoing (such a...

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How Financial Loss Can Affect Family Life

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Money plays a big role in people's lives, whether they like to admit it or not. It is with money that you can purchase everyday items, live a comfortable life, and pursue various other dreams and goals. It is for this reason that financial loss will greatly affect not only you but your family life. ...

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What Should an American Do If Arrested on a Criminal Offence in Australia?

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Have you ever thought about what would happen to you if you were arrested in another country while there on an American passport? When travelling to Australia from the United States, you should understand that the legal systems, although different in some regards, work similarly when it comes to cri...

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Steps For The Auto Loans From A Private Party

 Nowadays people run for their daily survivals and even they have some economical imbalance. The single men financial problem for their daily needs is based on the country's economic growth. People get a loan from some banks or to some private parties in order to balance their economic growth. ...

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Important Considerations Before Choosing A Lawyer To Represent You

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There may come a time in your life when you find yourself at a crossroads or in a sticky situation that will require you to find and hire a lawyer. You should understand that they're not all the same and that it's worth doing your homework before choosing someone in particular to represent you. Be a...

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Landlord Tenant Disputes: Eviction Process 101

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Real estate law is complicated, and disputes between landlords and tenants are often the most complex and confusing. Disputes can relate to a non-payment of rent, or a dispute can be about a repair that the landlord refuses to make. Tenants and landlords both have rights, and these rights are what h...

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​What to Do if You're Bitten by a Dog

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America is a nation of animal lovers, and it's estimated that there are around 80 million dogs in the United States. Most of those are friendly, loving pets kept under close control, but unfortunately there are instances when dogs attack other animals or even humans, and the results can be catastrop...

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Children with Traumatic Brain Injury: What you need to know as a parent

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As a parent, you are responsible for the overall health and wellbeing of your child. Hence, it is important for you to have a clear understanding about the common health conditions that your little one can experience as well. Apart from the common health conditions, you must also take a look at Trau...

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5 Things To Do To Start Your Business Legally

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More and more people are choosing to create and run their own businesses, and that's exciting. Yet building a startup will give you a lot to think about, and it is easy to forget a small but hugely important aspect of the legalities of running a business. This post will give you an overview of some ...

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Federal Rules of Evidence: What You Need to Know

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The Federal Rules of Evidence were adopted by Congress in 1975 to govern the introduction of evidence in United States federal courts. The 11 articles in the Rules of Evidence apply to civil and criminal trials, and combine to provide clear, concise guidelines for jurors to reach a verdict. There ar...

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Reasons to Hire a Fixed Fee Divorce Attorney

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Divorce attorneys come in two types: hourly of fixed fee. Hourly attorneys ask for a retainer up front then start billing you after they use up the retainer in hours worked. Flat fee attorneys have a value-based structure. You pay for specific milestones along the way to closing your case. The hours...

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What Victims Need to Know About Protective Orders Filed by Abusers

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Abusers will often be spiteful, attempting to file a protective order against their victims. Judges that are seasoned will often recognize what the abuser is trying to do, and the protective order will not be granted. But the protective order must always be considered. Courts may determine that the ...

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7 Benefits of Hiring an Immigration Lawyer to Represent You

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 With the current situation in the world, especially changes in the Australian immigration visa policies, Trump administration's attitude towards immigration and Syrian migrant crisis, the issue of relocation across the country borders is more complex than ever before. Quotas are changing, the ...

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