If you’re a practicing lawyer in the Freestone State, you may already take advantage of some of the continuing legal education (CLE) courses available in your area(s) of practice. Keeping abreast of changes in law and procedure can help ensure a greater likelihood of success in court and help you speak knowledgeably to your clients and colleagues. However, because Connecticut is a voluntary CLE state with no minimum hours requirement, you’re technically permitted to pass the bar exam and then practice for decades without ever taking a refresher course on law, ethics, or procedure.…
If you pass the means test for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you will be able to file if you decide to. When you file, your debts will be separated into categories. One category will be debts that are dischargeable, and the other category will be debts that are not dischargeable. Before you file, it will be important for you to know which categories your debts fall into, because this may help you decide whether bankruptcy will be beneficial for you.…
A divorce is already tough enough as it is, and saying or doing the wrong thing can make it even worse. When your emotions are running high through a stressful time like this, it is easy to make the wrong decision. Here are six mistakes you will want to avoid making during a divorce:
Not Considering Unsecured Debt
If you or your spouse incurred unsecured debt, such as credit card debt, while you were married, you are both responsible for paying it.…
The Fifth Amendment of the United States prohibits people from being prosecuted for the same crime a second time if they were acquitted or convicted of the crime previously or after a certain types of mistrials. However, like pretty much anything in life, there are a few exceptions to the rule. If you have been previously charged for a DWI, here are the times when you may face a double DUI conviction.…
According to Nolo, just over 2,300,000 American citizens apply for Social Security Disability benefits every year. If you’ve recently applied for disability benefits and were dismayed by a denial letter, the next step you need to take is to file an appeal. The appeals process can be long, harrowing and very confusing. Before you begin your application, here are a few important questions you might have, including whether you should contact an attorney:…
Medical malpractice is defined as an incident that results in death or injury due to a medical professional’s neglect or an error that was made. Typically, the treatment provided by the health professional will fall below the accepted standards of practice. While many of these complex medical malpractice suits are filed against the doctor and the establishment, other medical caregivers could be subject to a medical malpractice lawsuit as well. It can be difficult to know when medical malpractice has occurred, especially when many people don’t really know about medical procedures or how they should be carried out properly.…
Did your actions lead you to slip and fall at a local business? Did your fall result in an injury that caused you to lose work and/or wrack up extensive medical bills? Perhaps you wore slippery shoes and lost your step on a slick tile, or maybe you were browsing through coupons when you tripped on a box at your local grocery store. Whatever action you’re blaming yourself for that caused you to be injured by a slip and fall accident, it’s time to reevaluate your percentage of fault in the incident.…
You may have heard about projections showing that the Social Security Disability (SSD) trust fund is set to run dry by the end of 2016, potentially cutting benefits to millions of disabled Americans if a solution to this funding issue is not passed in time. However, there is another pressing issue that could also have the power to reduce your benefits. According to a recent analysis, nearly half of those receiving SSD benefits were overpaid, receiving an average of 3 percent more than they were entitled to collect, sometimes for years or even decades.…
Many factors go into determining fault in any motor vehicle accident, but motorcycle drivers have to deal with even more complex cases. Not only does the stereotype of the daredevil motorcyclist hurt you in court, but things as simple as wearing the wrong helmet can also limit your ability to recover damages after an accident. If you want to avoid being hurt and unable to pay your medical bills, here are three behaviors to avoid when driving your motorcycle.…
Some financial decisions don’t come easy, including filing for bankruptcy. Sometimes, the people who benefit the most from bankruptcy are afraid to file because of the length of time that a bankruptcy stays on your credit report. In some situations, even your best intentions to avoid bankruptcy won’t keep you out of it, though. Believe it or not, one of your creditors may decide to force you to file bankruptcy. This process is known as involuntary bankruptcy, and it’s in your best interest to understand the basics – especially if you’re in a financial bind.…
