When you are in a car accident, there is a lot that may go through your mind. It is possible that you have a flood of adrenaline that goes through your body, but you are going to want to relax and think. The first thing that you need to do is get ahold of the local authorities, and call your insurance company. You will most likely go through a lot of emotions, but the
- If you have a teenager that is old enough to drive, you're probably aware of the danger of teenage alcohol use, and you've warned your teen not to drink and drive. However, even the most conscientious and responsible teens can have a lapse in judgment, just as many adults do. It's important that you and your teen know what to do if your teen is ever pulled over for a
- Can you afford a lawyer if you need one? Sure, the state will give you a public defender if you're charged with a crime, and if you have a potentially profitable lawsuit, a personal injury attorney will take your case on contingency – they get paid when you win your case. But what if you're getting divorced or fighting for custody or child support? What if you have a
- If someone you love was recently killed through the negligence or reckless actions of one or more police officers—whether being mortally wounded as a bystander to a shootout or fatally injured by an officer after being taken into custody for a minor violation—you may be wondering whether you have any legal recourse against those responsible for the death of your loved
- The most common misconception during a divorce is that it is unlikely for the father to receive custody of the child. Although more mothers are granted full custody, approximately 82% of mothers seek full custody of their children in comparison to only 33% of men. In short, the reason why mothers are more likely to be awarded custody boils down to the fact t