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You’ve been injured in an accident due to another’s negligence. What are your legal rights? Learn how you can recover damages in a personal injury case.
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Latest Accidents and Injuries Articles
When to Hire a Personal Injury Attorney
If you intend to move ahead with a personal injury lawsuit, you should definitely have a lawyer in your corner. Read more
How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Claim?
If you do not file your personal injury claim within the statute of limitations, you will lose your right to sue. Read more
Personal Injury Lawsuits
Personal injury claims should be made as soon as possible since most states have a statute of limitations that limits the amount of time you have to file a claim. Read more
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Defending yourself on criminal charge requires a nuanced knowledge of the justice system. Learn about trial procedures, plea bargaining and hiring the right attorney.
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Latest Criminal Defense Articles
What To Do If You’re Arrested
Being arrested is one of life’s most stressful moments. Knowing what to do if this happens to you can make the difference in the outcome of your case and preserving your freedom. Read more
Can Police Search a Car Without a Warrant?
The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution protects the public from unreasonable searches and seizures. Read more
What You Need to Know About Probable Cause
If the police want to question you or search your property, you have rights that limit how and what they are able to search. Read more
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Going through a divorce, negotiating child custody and adopting a child are just a few types of domestic relations issues. Learn what makes a good family law attorney.
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Latest Family Law Articles
How Does the Court Decide Who Gets the Children?
Following a divorce or breakup, issues regarding child custody can get contentious for parents. So how do judges and courts determine custody and visitation rights? Read more
How Do I File for Divorce?
Filing for divorce is like initiating any other civil lawsuit – you must first file papers at the courthouse. Read more
Termination of Parental Rights
Parental rights can be terminated in a variety of ways both voluntary and involuntary. Here’s what you need to know. Read more
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When leaving a job or getting hiring, employment laws often come into play. Know your rights and how to spot things like employment discrimination in the workplace.
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Latest Labor and Employment Law Articles
Coronavirus-Related Legal Resources
As the coronavirus continues to spread across the United States, it is clear that this pandemic will have far-reaching consequences beyond just the health of those infected.Read more
How Long Does It Take to Get Unemployment?
Unemployment is a needed resource when you lose a job or have your hours reduced by more than 50%. Read more
What To Do if You Have Not Received the Pay You Are Entitled To
You go to work every day and perform your job, and you expect to be paid in return. You probably rely on that pay to meet some, if not all, of your financial obligations. Read more
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A lease covers critical parts of the landlord-tenant relationship. It often includes basic rights to repair, issues of tenant safety and privacy. Know your rights.
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Latest Landlord Tenant Articles
Rent Control Definition and Laws
One of the most sought after gems for renters is a rent controlled property. But which states have rent control laws on the books? Read more
How to End a Residential Lease Early
While a tenant may intend to remain in the dwelling for the duration described in the lease, circumstances might change. Read more
Who’s Going to Fix That?
One of the greatest advantages to being a renter is that the landlord is responsible for making sure that the living space is habitable. Read more
Talk to a Landlord Tenant attorney