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  • Actions You Can Take To Maximize Your Personal Injury Claim Settlement

    If you were seriously injured in an automobile accident and the insurance agency has given you a low-ball settlement figure, there are several actions you should take to maximize your settlement, including each of the following: Prepare an Official Demand Letter and Mail it Certified Mail to the Insurance Company If you need to hire an attorney to settle your personal injury case, then one of the first things they will do is send the insurance company a demand letter that outlines the settlement they believe is reasonable based on your damages.
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  • Is Challenging A Radar Gun's Accuracy Possible?

    A radar gun is supposed to give law enforcement officials an accurate measurement of a driver's speed. Some people mistakenly believe that a ticket based on the speed recorded by the radar gun cannot be challenged. In reality, it is one of the easier challenges you could make for a speeding ticket. If you received a speeding ticket based on a radar gun's measurements, here is what you need to know. 
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  • Personal Injury Claims; 3 Things To Do After Receiving A Low Settlement Offer

    Uon filing a personal injury case, you'll usually find yourself wrapped up in a long negotiation process with the other parties involved. In most cases, your attorney will recommend that you at least consider settling with the other parties, as taking your case to court can be expensive. In addition, you might not end up with the results you want. Only approximately 4% to 5% of personal injury cases in the U.
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  • Commercial Driver Tips For Post-Accident Behavior

    If you are a commercial truck driver and are involved in an accident with a passenger car, then you must follow these tips to legally protect yourself: Tip: Call Law Enforcement and Don't Leave Until They Clear You to Do So As a commercial truck driver, you should always call law enforcement if you are involved in an accident and request that they come to the scene and make a report.
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  • 4 Mistakes NOT To Make During A Divorce

    Coming to the decision to get a divorce can be extremely hard on an individual in a bad marriage or a couple who has realized that their relationship no longer works. But while a divorce can be an emotional and stressful time for anyone going through one, it is essential to make the right decisions if you want the best outcome. If you're going through a divorce, DO NOT do the following:
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  • Considering Mediation Instead Of Court? What You Need To Know

    When going through a divorce, one option many separating couples utilize is mediation. Mediation allows you both to discuss all the details of your divorce with a neutral third party in order to come to an amicable agreement regarding all aspects of the divorce. This will include discussions about custody, division of property, alimony, and so on. If you are not familiar with mediation, the following are some aspects of the concept that you may want to keep in mind if you would like to consider using mediation for your divorce:
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  • Custody Arrangements: How An Evaluator Can Be Helpful

    Getting a divorce is tough on everyone, but can be very hard for the children. While it is always best to for parents to amicably work out custody details, it just is not always possible. However, doing as much as you can to stay out of court is ideal when it comes to the children. If you cannot work out a custody arrangement on your own, you can use a child custody evaluator to help make the final decisions so that is as amicable as possible.
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  • Think Your Spouse Is Hiding Assets From You? 3 Places To Look Before You File For Divorce

    If you're ready to file for divorce, you want to make sure that you receive everything you're entitled to in the divorce, which means the assets need to be divided properly. That can be hard to do if your spouse is hiding assets. While finding hidden assets can be difficult, it's not impossible. If you think your spouse is hiding assets, you need to start locating them as soon as possible.
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