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Why Do Attorneys Say Don’t Talk About Your Case?
“Don’t talk about your case.” Nearly all attorneys advise clients not to discuss ongoing legal matters. But why? In a criminal case the reason is obvious. Any statement made by a person of interest can easily be turned around by prosecutors and used against him or her. But in […]
Trusts and Bankruptcy: Does A Trust Protect Property in Bankruptcy?
Sometimes people put money in a trust, thinking it’s like a lockbox. Out of reach of liabilities including creditors in a bankruptcy filing. Is that true? Trust as a Lockbox? The ‘lockbox’ idea is somewhat common. But there are many different types of trusts. The individual terms of each define […]
That Never Happened Before – Defense to an Accident Case?
Something happens. There’s an accident. Someone runs out and says “that never happened before.” Even after the injuries are treated and the accident is reported to higher-ups in management or an insurance company, this phrase is often repeated as if to say, we did nothing wrong, it’s your own fault. […]
Photo and Video Evidence: Always Allowed in Court?
Photographs and video present some of the most effective evidence possible in court. In the dark ages of photography it took a small investment to buy or rent video equipment. But now, almost everyone has a basic camera at their fingertips through a cell phone. So, it’s hard to imagine […]
Can Private Facebook And Other Social Media Posts Be Ordered Open If I’m In A Personal Injury Claim or Lawsuit?
You have a personal injury case. You’re claiming the injuries prevent you from enjoying many of your pre accident activities. The insurance company asks you about those pictures of you running on the beach on vacation. The picture of you dancing at a party. Insurance companies monitor Facebook, MySpace […]
Reserves And How They Reduce an Injury Claim
When new claims are reported insurance companies set something called a reserve in the process of setting up a new file. The reserve establishes the estimated value of the accident claim. Required as an accounting procedure, reserves enable insurance executives to estimate the company’s total potential losses. From an accounting […]
Does Open and Obvious Defense End an Injury Claim?
Open and obvious dangers present themselves every day. Cliffs or holes beside a road or walkway. Construction debris. The shallow end of a swimming pool, where reasonable people would never dive head-first. But in an injury claim where an insurer says the danger was open and obvious, does that end […]
How Do You Prove Lost Wages After an Accident?
Recovering lost wages after an accident or injury is not always simple. Sure, if the person injured had regular wages for a period of time before the accident, getting lost wage verification might be all that’s required. But, what about the self-employed, or those who just started a new business […]
Can I Ever Get Credit After Bankruptcy?
New loans and credit cards may present less of a challenge than you’d think after bankruptcy. But there’s a lot to think about before bankruptcy filers drag themselves down with new loans. Bankruptcy, in the right circumstances, cleans the slate for a new financial life. The U.S. Supreme Court explained […]
Drones: What’s the Law on Small Private Drones? Commercial Drones?
Evolving U.S. law on drones hit a speed bump in 2014 when the Federal Aviation Administration banned, at least temporarily, commercial deliveries by drones. This blog post has been updated, with a summary of the FAA’s 2016 drone regulations. Click here for 10 critical points under the 2016 drone law. […]
