Auto Accident Law 101

• Two Ways You Can Help Your Personal Injury Lawyer Build A Strong Case

  6 January 2016

  You may have hired a pesonal injury attorney to help you get a fair financial settlement after someone has caused you to become injured, but that is only the first step on the road to victory. Here are some things you can be doing to help your lawyer with your case. Disclose Your Entire Medical History Your first impulse may be to keep some parts of your medical history to yourself because you don't think that it is relevant to your case.

• Tips For Bringing Your Foreign Born Spouse To The United States

  2 December 2015

  Because of the preponderance of fraud in marriage-based visas, as Unites States citizens are paid to marry foreign nationals who wish to live in the United States, it is often difficult for actual couples to prove the validity of their marriage to wary immigration officials. Supporting evidence is a key factor that will often tip the balance in your favor when dealing with the complex and often frustrating immigration process.

• 2 Easy Ways To Compromise The Effectiveness Of Your Estate Planning Efforts Over Time

  13 November 2015

  If you want to make sure that all of the loose ends are tied when you pass away, making sure that you have the entirety of your estate designated and planned out is crucial. Even though most people assume that estate planning is a once-and-done deal, there are big mistakes you can make that will be a big deal when you are gone. Even if you plan your estate early in life, there are maintenance measures you should be taking over the long-term to make sure that your estate plan is up-to-date.

• The Financial Implications Of Receiving Workers' Compensation

  27 October 2015

  Most workers who are injured on the job are able to return to work after a period of recovery. Other workers may not be able to return to work due to more serious injuries. Although the tax treatment of workers' compensation is straightforward, individuals may need to develop a strategy to minimize the effect of workers' compensation on Social Security disability income.  For tax purposes, workers' compensation received for a job-related injury or illness is generally not taxable.

• Do You Need Intellectual Property Protection? The Difference Between Trademarks, Copyrights, And Patents

  12 October 2015

  If you are getting ready to start your business, launch a product, or make a short film, you need to be aware of what kind of legal protection is available for your assets. There are differences between trademarks, copyrights, and patents that the average person may not be aware of. Unfortunately, not knowing the law is not a valid excuse in court that can protect you. By understanding the difference between these three legal terms, you'll know how to protect your intellectual property.