You were sued, took the case to trial, and lost. However, you totally disagree with the ruling and think that it was unfair. Do you have any legal grounds to file an appeal? Maybe. Here's what you should know about taking a case to the appellate court. How is the process in the appellate court different from trial court? During a civil trial, both sides usually present evidence, call witnesses, and hear arguments designed to persuade the judge or jury deciding the case about who is right and who is wrong.

A workers' compensation attorney is an attorney who specializes in helping people get compensation when those people have been injured at the workplace or while doing their jobs. An attorney can help you with your claim by strengthening your case as much as possible and making sure that you do not face retaliation from your employer. Strengthen Your Case The most important part of filing a workers' compensation claim is making sure that you have all of the supporting evidence and documentation in hand to make it perfectly clear to the state and your employer that your injuries were sustained on the job.

You may be entitled to compensation if you have been exposed to asbestos in the course of your work. Asbestos is responsible for causing several types of lung conditions, including cancer. Your employer is responsible for any illnesses associated with work-related exposure, so read on for 10 important facts that you need to know about asbestos. 1.  The "discovery rule" is in place to protect workers who were exposed to asbestos but didn't begin to show symptoms until years later.

The state that you divorce in has a major impact on how property and debt is divided in a divorce. There are 9 community property states: Arizona California Idaho Louisiana Nevada New Mexico Texas Washington Wisconsin Alaska, which operates as a quasi-community property state by giving divorcing couples an option to specify certain parts of their marital estate as community property. In states that follow community property law, assets and property are owned by the "

Many veterans have been disappointed by the infamous Veterans Affairs (VA) decision letter for disability compensation. A denial at the end of your decision letter may feel like a defeat, but if you're legitimately suffering from issues caused by military service, your problem is more administrative than anything. Don't give up; by understanding the VA claim system's habits and expectations, you could get closer to an appeal approval. Are Appeals Possible?

If you have been charged with a crime but you weren't there at the time it occurred, then an alibi defense would be applicable to your case. Here are three things you should know about this defense, along with two actual cases where an alibi was the primary defense.  1. You will need to find ways to strengthen this defense. You need to offer evidence to increase the credibility of your defense.

No one goes in to a marriage expecting it to end, but if you find yourself in a situation where your differences are irreconcilable, you need to figure out an exit strategy that will protect your interests. Unfortunately, people who are going through a divorce may never have been in that position before and, as such, have a poor understanding of the process. Below, you'll find a guide to some questions you should be sure to ask your divorce lawyer.

Finding yourself in a situation where you need to declare bankruptcy can be one of the most difficult and stressful periods of anyone's life. Many people go in to a bankruptcy proceeding with no idea of what to expect, and the desperation that comes from realizing that you're unable to pay your debts and rectify your financial situation can lead to compounding stress. The best way to combat that stress is to work hard to stay informed.

Military families often have to comply with special rules that don't apply to civilians, and the same is true when it comes to getting a divorce. Though the process of divorcing is relatively the same, there are a couple of differences that must be taken into account if you want to successfully separate from your spouse. Establishing Residency All states require people to establish residency before they can file for divorce.

Employers routinely use criminal records to make hiring decisions. The type of information your potential employer is allowed to access depends on federal and state laws. State laws vary a lot, but employers are generally allowed to access past criminal convictions, but not arrests (records of arrest that do not result in convictions or guilty pleas). Irrespective of what your potential employers allowed to access, there are a few measures you can take to protect yourself.