Personal Injury Lawyer A common legal tool people can use to fix up their credit is bankruptcy. While it may not be the first thing to spring to mind, it is something that can bring about a significant and positive change in someone’s life. Bill collectors can be ruthless, and some even file lawsuits against […]
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Personal Injury Lawyer Generally, a transaction must satisfy two sets of requirements to qualify as a tax-free transaction pursuant section 355, IRC. First, the transaction must satisfy the statutory requirements in section 355 itself (i) control; (ii) device; (iii) active trade or business; and (iv) distribution. Second, the transaction must satisfy certain non-statutory requirements that
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Personal Injury Lawyer Food industry giant Tyson Foods is now facing a federal wrongful death claim stemming from the death of one of its worker from COVID-19, as reported by the Motley Fool (https://www.fool.com/investing/2020/05/28/tyson-foods-was-slapped-with-a-federal-wrongful-de.aspx). The lawsuit against Tyson is not a complete shock, as this pandemic has hit the US meatpacking industry rather hard. Dozens
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Personal Injury Lawyer Employees have the right to protect themselves from unsafe working conditions, and employers have a responsibility to maintain a safe working environment. If you are injured as a result of unsafe conditions at work, it introduces a complicated legal situation. You likely have many questions if you are in this situation. Can
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Personal Injury Lawyer Determining if you can file a lawsuit against a hospital (and win) is no easy thing. In fact, just because you were injured at a hospital does not mean that the hospital is on the hook for your injuries. You may be wondering if it is possible to bring a medical malpractice
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Personal Injury Lawyer As the population ages, the need for the courts to appoint one person to care for another is becoming more prevalent. That is what taking the role of a legal guardian is all about. Basically, it means that one person becomes responsible for the well-being of another person. Responsibilities Most court-appointed guardianships
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Personal Injury Lawyer It can be difficult to believe at times, but workplace discrimination still exists in the 21st century. Employees can be discriminated against for their age, gender, race, national origin, religion, or sexual orientation. However, the signs of discrimination aren’t always so obvious. They can sometimes be very subtle. Here are signs you
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Personal Injury Lawyer Statistics show that more than half of all collisions between a motorcycle rider and a driver are primarily the fault of the driver. Studies suggest that drivers just don’t notice motorcycles, in part because they are watching for larger vehicles. Drivers also tend to underestimate the speed of motorcycles. They pull into
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Personal Injury Lawyer You knew your loved ones were extremely organized and planned ahead for the one day they would pass away. You knew they had estate planning documents. You even were told where they kept those documents within their house, so you think you have everything under control when you get the call that
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Personal Injury Lawyer When someone dies due to reckless or negligent actions on behalf of another person or organization, the survivors may be able to file a wrongful death claim. These lawsuits seek compensation for the survivor’s loss. This can include things like lost wages, lost companionship, and funeral expenses. Wrongful death laws vary from
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