No one ever plans on being in a car accident. It just happens. Being in a car accident can throw your whole life off kilter. You have to deal with injuries, vehicle repairs, and time off work while you recover. It seems like it is one thing after another just to try and get through the while fiasco. However, you don't want to end up doing something that could jeopardize your injury settlement.
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If you are collecting benefits from workers' comp as a result of an on-the-job injury, you will likely be asked to undergo an Independent Medical Exam (IME) at some point in the process. The insurance company that handles claims for your employer can require you to submit to this exam, especially if you aren't recovering from your injury in a timely manner. Since your ability to continue to collect benefits, such as lost wages and medical expenses, depends on complying with this request, you must be prepared for this exam.
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A wrongful death is one that has occurred because of the negligence of a responsible party. A doctor can be found liable for a wrongful death, for example, if they fail to provide reasonable treatment for an individual and the lack of treatment results in their untimely death. While it is often difficult to prove a wrongful death, spouses and children who lose a parent can sue for wrongful death if they believe their loved one has died because of the negligence of a treatment provider.
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Myths and rumors go around all the time. When they concern the law, however, you can end up in a lot of trouble if you rely on what that friend of a friend at the bar told you that he heard was true. Here are some things you should know.
Your driveway isn't a safety zone.
Many people have heard that if you make it to your driveway while a police car is following you that you can run into the house and be "
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If you are a first-time offender or facing a low-level charge, there is a possibility that you could qualify for a diversion program. Chances are, your defense attorney will discuss the program with you if you meet the requirements. To help you better understand this option, here is what you need to know.
What Is a Diversion Program?
A diversion program is designed to eliminate many of the procedures in a criminal court case.
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