When you've been injured, it's important that you find an attorney who's experienced in your particular situation, and who's honest with you about your chances of settling. Many people go into a consultation with an attorney thinking they can make certain promises to them, such as dollar amount of settlement and whether court will be required or not. If you're meeting with an attorney, below are three things you should be aware of.
Enduring an on-the-job injury can be pretty stressful, especially if you are left in pain and unable to work. Fortunately, workers compensation is available for many employees who have been injured on the job. Here are the steps you should take after a workplace injury:
1. Report the Injury Immediately
You should never hide an injury in the workplace, especially because it could lead to other problems and delay medical care.
When you have been injured in an accident through no fault of your own, there is no secret about who you should call on for help. Personal injury lawyers, like those at Marcus & Mack, are readily available to take on your case and make sure you get the money you deserve to help you pay for your injuries. Even though the lawyers are ready and willing, some people who are injured will avoid contacting an attorney at all.
When you apply for financial help under the Home Affordable Modification Program, your mortgage lender is legally obligated to comply with certain requirements set by the government. If your lender does not and proceeds to foreclosure, you can use this lack of compliance to possibly save your home.
What Is the Home Affordable Modification Program?
HAMP is a loan modification program that is designed to lower your payments. There are certain requirements that need to be met.
Here's the scenario: you got divorced from your long-term spouse and you've been faithfully paying your alimony ever since. Now, your ex-spouse has finally moved on and found someone else. They move in together, and you're thrilled - in large part because you fully expect your alimony payments to stop - whether or not wedding plans are in your ex's future.
What can you do if your spouse denies cohabitation?
While state laws vary widely (and so do divorce agreements) on the issue of alimony and cohabitation, many people have the rightful expectation that the alimony payments that they make will stop once their ex-spouses are being supported by, or are sharing expenses with, a new romantic partner.
