2015

2 Important Things To Know Before Requesting Spousal Support In Maine

Are you getting divorced in Maine and considering asking for spousal support? Spousal support used to be called alimony, and was traditionally used to give housewives financial support after a divorce. Today, most judges expect husbands and wives to be able to support themselves after a divorce, so spousal support awards are more rare than in the past. However, there are some exceptions to the rule. Sometimes, a spouse may not be able to work or make enough money to support themselves after a divorce for various reasons.…

Didn't Receive A Fair Settlement? Ask Your Attorney About Umbrella Coverage

If you’re injured in a car accident, you expect to receive a fair and quick settlement from the other driver’s insurance company. But if the insurance company doesn’t award you with a settlement that reflects the severity of your losses, you may accept the offer out of desperation or fear. Don’t just accept the insurance company’s offer and move on. You should contact a personal attorney for help instead. The attorney may get you the compensation you need through other means, such as through an umbrella policy.…

3 Things To Expect At A Personal Injury Mediation

If you’ve been involved in a car accident and you’re trying to collect compensation for your injuries and damages, chances are that the subject of mediation is going to come up at some point. Your lawyer might suggest that you consider it, or a judge might even order you to try it before the case goes to trial. There’s a good reason for that – mediation is highly efficient at getting cases settled out of court.…

Lost Your Loved One In A Trucking Accident? What Now?

If you’ve recently lost a family member in a seemingly-preventable collision with a commercial semi trailer, you may be wondering about your next steps. The second stage of the five stages of grief is anger – and you may be virulently angry at the truck driver for causing the crash. This anger can often be channeled into a productive outcome, by using it to back and file a civil lawsuit against the truck driver or trucking company to seek restitution for the death of your loved one.…

Dealing With Second And Third Mortgages During A Bankruptcy

Filing for bankruptcy can be a confusing and stressful time as you try to understand specific bankruptcy laws and make sense of an often complicated financial situation. Many questions clients ask when considering bankruptcy have to do with which loans and debts can be eliminated and which must be restructured instead. When you have a second or third mortgage, even if it involves a lien, you can eliminate that debt as part of your bankruptcy under certain circumstances.…

Questions To Ask Your Motorcycle Accident Attorney

Getting in a motorcycle accident can be one of the scariest things that ever happens to you. Riding a motorcycle is thrilling, but also leaves you more vulnerable to accidents, with motorcyclists being 35 times more likely to be involved in a fatal accident than those riding in cars. If you’ve recently been in a motorcycle accident, you are probably dealing with significant medical and financial repercussions. In order to best protect yourself legally and financially, and hopefully receive damages, you will want to meet with a motorcycle accident attorney, like one at the Hinkle Law Offices.…

The Danger Of Drowsy Driving: How To Prove Your Accident Was Caused By A Tired Motorist

Many drivers are aware of the dangers of driving without enough rest, but unlike drinking and driving, most drivers believe that they are an exception to the rule– about a third of drivers report falling asleep at the wheel at least once. If a driver is asleep at the wheel, the chances of causing injury are higher than when the driving is drinking, under drugs, or distracted by texting or children; a driver who is asleep has, instead a delayed response time, no response time.…

Crohn's Disease? Collect These 3 Things To Win Social Security Disability Benefits

Do you have mild to severe Crohn’s disease? Does your condition interfere with your ability to work? If so, you probably qualify for Social Security disability benefits. In order to win those benefits, though, there are 3 very important things you’ll need to gather. Read on to find out what they are. 1.  A Well-Documented Medical History In order to qualify for Social Security disability benefits, your condition must have prevented you from gainfully working in the last 12 months, or must be expected to prevent you from working for a full 12 months following your application.…

When Simple Driving Offenses Can Cause You To Need A Criminal Attorney

When most people get behind the wheel of their car, they have no intentions of doing anything that will require them to need a criminal attorney, but unfortunately some relatively simple driving offenses can cause this to be a reality. Traffic offenses that may routinely be addressed with a simple citation and fine, can blossom into something you will have to take care of in criminal court if you do not handle them correctly to begin with.…

What Travelling for Work Means for Workers Compensation Benefits

Although most workplace injuries are clear and leave little room for question about whether worker’s compensation applies or not, there are many that are subjective. When a worker’s compensation case is questionable, that can make it difficult to get benefits without the support of an attorney. A worker’s compensation attorney can help you prove that your injury was work related, which will help you secure your benefits. With an increase in business travelers and telecommuters, here’s a look at what you need to know if you’re injured on a trip or in your home office.…