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What You Need To Know About Bankruptcy Law

If you find yourself in a lot of debt with no realistic way of getting out of it anytime soon, filing for bankruptcy is likely going to be your best option. There are multiple kinds of bankruptcy, including Chapter 7, Chapter 11, and Chapter 13 filings. Bankruptcy is not a simple process. You will need to do some research before you jump in and file. Here are three things that you need to know about bankruptcy law before you start the filing process. Read More 

Who Is Liable in a Lane Splitting Accident?

When a motorcycle splits lanes, it can increase the risk of an accident for both the motorcycle and other cars. Does this mean that the motorcycle is always liable for an accident where they were splitting lanes? It depends on what happened and where you are. Read on to learn more.  What Is Lane Splitting? Lane splitting is when a motorcycle drives between lanes. The most common example is when cars are stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic and motorcycles drive along the lane divider lines between the cars to pass ahead of the traffic. Read More 

What Makes Your Employment Not At-Will?

At-will employment allows you and your boss to terminate your employment at your current workplace without notice and for no reason -- within reason. However, this policy is often misunderstood, and one state, Montana, disallows at-will employment, creating confusion for people from other states applying there for work. Working in an at-will environment can change if you have a contract. It also does not allow bosses to fire you for illegal reasons, which means that if you suspect that your sudden firing was actually retaliation, or that it was done because of a personal characteristic such as gender or race, you may have a legal complaint and a court case on your hands. Read More 

3 Ways Your Auto Accident Attorney Can Make Your Life Easier

If you have been involved in a car accident but don't know if you should hire an auto accident attorney, you may want to reconsider since an auto accident attorney can make your life easier. Once you consider the following three major ways that a good auto accident attorney can help you out, there is a good chance that you will not want to deal with the aftermath of your car accident on your own. Read More 

Contingent On Personal Injury Success

You've probably heard the advertisements for lawyers who promise that they won't get paid until you do. Though it might sound a bit misleading, this way of paying your legal fees is the least-stressful way to pay for professional legal help. Read on to find out more about contingency fee arrangements with your personal injury lawyer. No Fees Unless You Win With this type of payment arrangement, legal fee payment is contingent on a successful case. Read More