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4 Common Defamation Defenses

Have you been charged with libel or slander? It very well may be the case that you're entirely in the clear and your personal injury attorney can formulate a great defense in your favor. Read on and discover just a few common defamation defenses.  Qualified Privilege You very well may have the right to make inflammatory statements against certain individuals. The onus will be on the plaintiff, in such cases, to prove that the individual who made the statement acted out of ill will or with malicious intent.

Four Pre-Divorce Financial Planning Moves To Make Now

Divorce is undoubtedly a stressful time of major upheaval, but with good planning, you can help make one major factor for your future more secure. You have the power to make four financial moves now that will help smooth the way for a more secure future for you and your children, so read on to learn more about these moves to make now before your divorce is final. Plan for the future.

How Your Losses Are Determined In A Personal Injury Lawsuit

When you have been injured because of the negligence or purposeful intent of a responsible party, you have the right to file a personal injury lawsuit. In order to have a viable lawsuit, you have to be able to establish that you have suffered losses because of your injuries. These losses are divided into two categories, losses that you can measure, and losses that you can't quantify. To determine your final compensation for a personal injury claim, the judge will look at both categories of losses and come up with a final number for your reward if you win your lawsuit.

Injured In A City Park? Here's What You Need To Know

A day at the park is supposed to be fun and relaxing, but that can quickly change if an injury occurs. This can lead to ongoing pain and suffering along with high medical bills. In some cases, the city or municipality that owns the park may be responsible for you injury and losses. The following guide can help you determine whether to pursue a claim. Was the injury due to negligence?

Struggling With Past-Due Tax Debt As A Self -Employed Person? Can Bankruptcy Help?

If you're an independent contractor or otherwise self-employed individual who is required to pay estimated taxes, you may find it difficult to come up with the required 15.3 percent (plus your federal tax rate) every three months. This financial crunch can be compounded if you find yourself dealing with hefty medical bills or other expenses that eat away at your monthly income. Unfortunately, once you find yourself falling behind on taxes, penalties and interest on the unpaid balance can add up quickly.

Your Will Has To Go Through Probate

Before you die, you should make a will so that your family and friends know exactly how you want your money and possessions disbursed after your death. Part of the process should be appointing an executor who will make sure that everything is taken care of the way that you want and that the will is handled appropriately. One of the steps that your executor will have to oversee is probate. 

Divorcing Someone With A Personality Disorder? Behaviors You And Your Divorce Lawyer Can Expect And How To Handle Them

When you finally decide that you cannot remain married to someone who has an uncontrolled personality disorder, you need to find a divorce lawyer who understands your situation. Both you and your divorce lawyer can expect some of the following behaviors from your ex when your ex has been diagnosed with a personality disorder and is not taking care of him- or herself. The right lawyer can help you weather this storm with some legal actions that can be very effective when dealing with these disorders during a divorce.

Can Vocational Rehabilitation Place Your Workers' Comp At Risk?

One often overlooked benefit of workers' compensation is vocational rehabilitation. If you are unable to return to your previous position, your employer's insurance company is charged with providing you with a counselor and rehabilitation so that you can get the training needed to become employed again. Unfortunately, issues with vocational rehabilitation could lead to a loss of benefits altogether. To avoid this, here is what you need to know.  What Does Vocational Rehabilitation Cover?

Factors That Affect Bicycle Personal Injury Claims In Montana

If you were riding a bike in the state of Montana, and were involved in an accident with a motorist, you may be able to pursue a personal injury claim against the motorist involved. Here are a few things you need to know before going forward with a personal injury lawsuit that was the result of a bicycling accident. You May Pursue Compensation Through The Motorist's Insurance If you were hit by a motorist while riding your bicycle, you may pursue compensation through the motorist's insurance company.

Don't Let Restricted Access Limit Your Involvement In Your Child's Life

Family courts sometimes feel the need to restrict a divorced parent's access to their children. This may happen, for example, if you have issues, such as drug addiction or anger management, which endanger the child's wellbeing. However, this doesn't mean you should shirk your parental responsibilities. Here are four ways you can still be in your child's life: Maximize the Use of the Limited Time As long as the court hasn't terminated your parental rights, you will have some (limited) access to the children.