When it comes to the Internet, many people have two words for the government: butt out. In hindsight, it’s easy to see how the government can be uncertain as to how to regulate the Web. The technology seemed to spring up overnight, and these quick changes to our daily lifestyle immediately brought up new questions. Is the Internet… Read More »
In life, there are no guarantees. You might find yourself in a car accident at age 70 even if you’ve never even had a fender bender before. You might struggle with a marriage after 30 blissful years. Legal entanglements, too, can sneak up on you.
There’s so much legal advice on the Internet that it’s easy to forget how many people struggle to be able to afford it. And when people below the poverty line face genuine, difficult legal problems by themselves, fighting for their rights can feel like an uphill battle. Luckily, this is not the end of the story. Pro bono… Read More »
We all know that the oil spill that took place in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010 was a devastating ecological event on par with some of the more notable pollution disasters of our time. The news fed us images of oil-slicked birds and dead fish washing up on shore and we immediately knew there must have been… Read More »
As someone who’s been wronged, you might feel that the world out there feels bigger during tough times. When you’re just one person who’s trying to restore justice to a small group of people, it might appear like an overwhelming task. But one tool at your disposal – the class action lawsuit – is often an effective way… Read More »
Your Credit Score There’s a lot of hype these days regarding knowing your score and identity fraud, like the catchy commercial to get your “free credit score” by signing up for a credit monitoring service. Do your wallet a favor and don’t. Most of your credit is made up of: what types of credit (for example, mortgages, car… Read More »
When you get into trouble, document the reasons for your hardship and sent your creditor a certified letter. Make sure you tell them that they are not to call your place of work as your employer does not allow you to take personal calls. Tell them not to call your relatives, friends or neighbors. They want money which… Read More »
No one likes to be ripped off. Whether you got less than you thought you purchased, or poorer quality, or found out that the seller was in a scheme and you were the pawn, these things make people angry, and rightfully so. This is fraud. About 150 years ago, in March of 1863, President Abraham Lincoln was hacked… Read More »
Failing to notify the police after the accident & and giving a statement before speaking to a personal injury lawyer Failing to timely obtain medical treatment and hiding all injuries from your doctor and failing to cooperate with your doctor Signing insurance company documents before calling a lawyer or attorney and allowing the insurance company to get your… Read More »
1. Keep the traffic ticket off your driving record (will keep auto insurance costs down and prevent Texas DPS surcharges) 2. Reduce the amount of money owed on the traffic ticket 3. In most cases, go to court for you 4. Lift traffic ticket warrants so you are not arrested 5. Help you locate and dispose of old… Read More »