American law creates something of a partition between the criminal and civil legal notions that a death is wrongful. In a criminal case, the defendant is at risk of losing their liberty or even being executed. The civil case is a different matter, with a focus on the defendant paying compensation to make things as close to right as possible under such awful circumstances.
If you're thinking about pursuing a civil case, it's a good idea to talk with someone from a wrongful death law firm.
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For those who cannot work at their jobs due to a medical issue, the Social Security Administration (SSA) provides benefits—if you qualify. These benefits are not easy to get and many applicants have to wait a long time for an approval or a denial. Unfortunately, the multi-page application can mean that mistakes are made and problems can occur. Read on and be alert so that you don't make a mistake that could put your Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claim in jeopardy.
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Reckless driving is considered a significant moving violation. If you are engaged in reckless driving and you are cited, you may find that yourself struggling to find work afterward. Some employees are not hired for specific positions if they have been charged with reckless driving within the last two years. If you don't want a reckless driving charge on your record, speak to a traffic violation attorney as soon as you're facing one of these charges.
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It can be extremely difficult when you suspect that an innocent child may be in danger. While overseeing the care of a child is supposed to the responsibility of a parent, sometimes it can be up to a third party to take action. Read on to find out what to do if you think a child needs the protection of the court system.
When to Act
Concerned friends, coworkers, and others are all responsible for taking action when they observe something wrong with a parent-and-child situation.
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When it comes to divorce, many families create a legally-binding custody and parenting plan for the children. The more thorough the plan, the less likely that there will be issues down the road. If you need to create a parenting plan, the following are some of the important aspects that your plan should include.
School and Activities
Decisions about schools and daycare need to be made right away. For example, who will be covering the costs of school, extracurricular activities, tuition to private schools, or daycare?
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