Keeping The Dream Alive: 5 Important Ways To Lead A Clean Life As An Immigrant

Whether you've come to the United States as a means of escaping war, poverty, or a criminal past, you want to make a better life for yourself and family, no matter what. That's not always how it all plays out though, particularly as you face the challenges of living life as an immigrant. Keep up your belief in the American dream, though, and try not to let yourself be drawn down any path that might lead you anywhere else, such as in trouble that's hard to escape from. Read More 

Don’t Let These Three Personal Injury Myths Waste Your Time Or Sabotage Your Case

If you've been injured due to someone else's negligence or mistake, you may be thinking of filing a personal injury case to collect funds to cover the damages. You'll need to find a good lawyer, compile your evidence, and go before a judge to have your case heard. If you have a strong case and the judge sides with you, then you'll be awarded some or all of the money you've asked for. Read More 

Understanding The Workers Compensation Administrative Hearing Process

If you have worked for a company that employs enough people to require workers compensation insurance, then you have a legal right to compensation if you are injured at work. While this is true, the filing process can be difficult for some. If you have tried to file for workers compensation and have recently received a rejection on your claim, then you should know that you can appeal this decision. This requires you to go through an administrative hearing. Read More 

Can Lane Splitting Have An Impact On Your Motorcycle Accident Settlement?

If you've ever been stuck in heavy traffic on your motorcycle, then chances are you've been tempted to squeeze past those four-wheeled vehicles by riding in between the lanes. It's a practice known as "lane splitting," and it's one that many riders tend to engage in. But what happens if you get into a serious accident while you're engaged in lane splitting? Can it adversely impact any motorcycle accident settlement you get from the insurance company? Read More 

The Role Reasonable Doubt Can Play in Your Criminal Case

Being charged with a crime can be a scary situation, especially if this is new to you. When this happens, the situation may involve an arrest and then a trial. After being arrested, your first step should be to hire a good criminal-defense attorney. He or she can help you make decisions about your case, and one of the decisions will be how you should plead. This suggestion your lawyer makes to you will most likely be based on your criminal record, the evidence in the case, and the likelihood that he or she could place reasonable doubt in the minds of the jurors. Read More