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Commuting leads to a quarter of road fatalities
If you have to commute to work, driving becomes part of your daily routine. But how much time are you spending on the road, and just how much risk do you face during that drive? For many people, few things are as dangerous in their day as going to and from work. ...
How do you get compensation after a hit-and-run accident?
When one motorist hits another motorist’s vehicle, they must, by law, remain at the scene of the accident. While most motorists uphold their legal duty, some decide to flee instead. If you sustained injuries caused by a hit-and-run driver, you will likely fear that...
How long does a personal injury case take?
This is the first thing that many injury victims ask a lawyer during their initial consultation. The circumstances of each potential lawsuit and claim are different, and there is no definitive answer. Generally, personal injury claims can take a few months to well...
Divorcing an addict requires courage
Marriage to a spouse battling addiction can be heartbreaking. Unfortunately, an estimated 25 million Americans endure this ill-fated situation as they watch someone they love ruin their own life. Addiction to drugs, alcohol or some other harmful behavior like gambling...
A tidy car is a safe car
One of the reasons you may love your car is that you can throw everything inside, hit the accelerator and be on your way in seconds. Compare that to the limited space of a motorcycle or bicycle, where you must carefully pack everything into small spaces. If you take...
Keeping your property in a bankruptcy proceeding
Many people who are contemplating filing a bankruptcy petition to relieve themselves of pressing financial obligations often wonder if they will forfeit their home, car or personal property to the bankruptcy court or creditors. The answer often depends first upon the...
What are Kentucky’s child custody rules?
Legal and financial issues accompany the end of a marriage. Determining child custody after divorce or the end of a relationship is one of the most important matters that parents face. Child custody basics Custody orders determine who takes care of or makes decisions...
What personal bankruptcy options are available?
It doesn’t take much for most people to fall on hard economic times. The sudden loss of a job or the unexpected onset of a medical condition are oftentimes enough to do it, but so, too, can car trouble and housing repairs. If you’ve found yourself in this situation,...
How can a personal injury claim help me?
If you've had to find a new job lately that requires you to drive to a nearby town, then the extra miles you're putting in are putting you at an increased risk of being in a car accident. If you're reading this post then the chances are that you or a loved one has...