Bankruptcy: Deciding If It Is Right For You

Even in today's time, many people still do not have a will. Around 55 percent of Americans do not have a will or an estate plan in place. A will is a legal document that expresses your wishes of what to do regarding the distribution of your property. If your deceased loved one does not have a will, then you are going to need a probate attorney. Read on to find out who get access to a decease loved one's bank account.

One of the nation's deadliest outbreaks of fungal meningitis in decades was utterly preventable—except that the compounding pharmacy sending out the massive quantities of injectable steroids to pain clinics in numerous states ignored obvious problem signs, like visible mold in the lab and discolored medication. Now, the first defendant is set to go on trial for the second-degree murder of twenty-five of those who received the tainted drugs. Here's why he's standing trial alone, instead of with his co-defendants, and why it's important to understand.

If you have filed suit against an at-fault driver or other negligent party, you should understand that you are now dealing with a historical and regimented legal system that includes several steps. To get from the moment of your injury to the ultimate goal, compensation, can seem like a long journey. It may help to know a little about the process, and one of your first encounters in the personal injury process will likely be the deposition.

When it comes to legal matters, there is simply no substitute for being represented by a competent attorney.  Their skill and expertise can make all the difference, especially if you're attempting to gain restitution from another party because of a negligent situation.  However, the assistance you receive from an attorney can sometimes be a bit pricey, and you may find that you just don't have a lot of money at your disposal.

Although you should run a background check on all potential employees, you should know that approximately 65 million Americans have some type of a criminal history. Not all crimes are equal, and some are more severe than others. Rather than throwing out any resume or application with a ding in the background check, use these 3 tips to analyze the criminal records to determine whether the dings can be overlooked.

A lot of people file their social-security disability claims as soon as it becomes clear that they can't work any longer—but they may not even know exactly what's wrong with them yet. When your medical information is rapidly evolving, there are things that you need to do in order to keep your social-security claim going and increase your chances of success. Here are some tips for how to handle rapidly evolving information about your disability that will help you keep your disability claim from getting lost in the process.

The United States is a sports loving nation. During the fall, you will find millions of people glued to their televisions watching football and baseball. A few lucky people get to attend these events in person. Although these excursions are usually safe, enjoyable trips, occasionally someone is injured in the stands. If you do suffer harm while you are at a sporting event, you may have recourse through the courts.