If you've been injured on the job, the severity and longevity of the injury can have a devastating effect on the rest of your life. Recovering and getting back to earning an income is important, but you need to know how the injuries may affect your ability to earn and maintain your lifestyle as life goes on.
Take into considering the following financial points as you progress through the workers compensation system and work on a plan for protecting your future financial security:
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Even after you win a personal injury case and have been awarded monetary damages, you and your lawyer still face the task of getting the losing party who has the judgment against them (the debtor) to actually pay the sum named by the court. In some cases, the debtor may refuse to obey the court order or claim to be unable to pay the amount specified. In these instances, it may be necessary to take further steps to collect the award.
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Being a victim of an auto accident can be emotionally, physically and financially draining. You may need to take legal action against the driver who was at fault to help recover most or all of your financial losses. Knowing specific ways that may help you win your accident case during the discovery stage are important when faced with this unfortunate situation.
Written interrogatories
You may be asked 25 questions that must be answered during the discovery stage of civil litigation.
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Mediation is one of the most popular methods for negotiating a divorce settlement. The parties getting divorced agree to meet with a third party, known as the mediator to work out a final agreement. Sometimes attorneys are involved as well, but often, they aren't.
While using a mediation service is a great idea, be aware of what they can and can't do for you.
Mediators don't file paperwork for you
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There are many people who don't have an estate plan. They might wonder if they need one and when the best time is to get one. Here are some things that you need to know about your estate plan:
If You Have Children, You Need An Estate Plan
One of the most important reasons to have an estate plan is to select a guardian for your minor children, should your pass away.
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