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July 20th, 2009 — Accident Settlements, In the News, Personal Injury Settlements, Websites
When you have been involved in automobile accident you may inadvertently jeopardize your auto accident injury case by the actions you take. Here are some guidelines that may help you to understand how your actions can affect the outcome of your car accident injury lawsuit in Kentucky.
Leaving the scene of an accident is illegal and damaging to your case because if you leave the scene you will not be able to give your account of the accident.
Moving your vehicle before police arrive to take an accident report will make it difficult to determine how and why the accident occurred and to establish who is at fault.
Failure to exchange information with all those involved in the accident or witness to the accident will leave you unprepared to proceed with legal action. You need to know the other parties phone numbers and addresses as well as their insurance company name and policy number. Witnesses can be extremely valuable to your case because they are usually impartial bystanders and can offer their unique perspective of the accident.
Discussing fault with the other driver(s) and or passenger(s), assigning blame, or apologizing is never a good idea. Car accident victims are usually very upset and highly emotional directly after the accident and apologies could be misconstrued as admission of guilt. Cooperate with Kentucky police and give an accurate account of the automobile accident.
Agreeing to settle a claim or signing anything at the scene can severely limit your rights to pursue a claim later when an accurate assessment of loss can be fully ascertained.
Failure to follow through with your medical treatment may seriously impede the compensation for personal injury after an automobile accident. Injured victims sometimes fail to complete their medical treatment because they are feeling better. The full extent of car accident injuries and losses can not be fully understood until treatment is completed and the prognosis and costs of future care are known. Therefore continue treatment until you are released by your physician.
Call for a free initial consultation at 1-866-959-7347 or use our quick contact web form at www.schulerlawoffice.com to reach Kentucky auto accident attorneys a Schuler Law Office.
July 20th, 2009 — In the News, Websites
Many people faced with the prospect of foreclosure wonder if bankruptcy may allow them to keep their home and still meet their debt obligations. Bankruptcy can be a way to prevent foreclosure when other methods like loan forbearance, a short sale or a deed-in-lieu of foreclosure do not apply. When you declare bankruptcy, you accept the federal government’s intercession in administering your estate and repaying your creditors.
Types of Bankruptcy
Under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, there are six types of bankruptcy, but only two of these pertain to a person considering mortgage foreclosure.
Chapter 7 bankruptcy constitutes the liquidation of a person’s property. People who file Chapter 7 do so to rid themselves of all debt inexpensively and expediently. However, while all personal liability is relieved, any liens remain. As there is most likely a lien on the home, the property will be relinquished to the lender as the collateral. Under Chapter 7, a homeowner would not only lose the home to the bank but may also cede other assets. Eligibility for Chapter 7 depends on income requirements and state thresholds.
In Chapter 13 bankruptcy, a person in debt who believes the debt can be repaid within a reasonable time period arranges to pay a certain percentage of his or her debt to the Bankruptcy Court for payment to creditors. The debtor remains under the Court-approved repayment plan until the debt is expunged. Homeowners who have a regular income and believe their financial difficulties to be temporary generally pursue this course of financial rehabilitation.
Benefits of Bankruptcy
While bankruptcy is an option not to be considered lightly, it can alleviate some of the financial hardships of foreclosure.
Chapter 13 bankruptcy allows the borrower to stay in the home. If you continue to make enough income to meet the repayment plan, you may avoid foreclosure and keep the home.
Chapter 13 may eliminate payments on any second or third mortgages held.
Chapter 7 bankruptcy cancels all the debt secured by a property, including all mortgage and home equity loans.
Bankruptcy, Foreclosure and Your Credit Score
Bankruptcy and foreclosure both damage your credit score. When deciding between bankruptcy and foreclosure, you must consider a number of factors, such as whether you intend to purchase a home again or what other important financial decisions will be affected in the near term.
This information on bankruptcy and foreclosure has been provided by foreclosure attorney in west palm beach Christian N. Scholin, 561-459-2587, www.scholinlaw.com.
May 14th, 2009 — Criminal Law, Websites
Criminal defense attorney in Atlanta Peter K. Odom has 18 years of criminal trial experience and has handled over 100 jury trials. A former Assistant Attorney General, Homicide Unit, for the State of New Hampshire, he is the founder The Odom Law Firm in Atlanta, Georgia, which specializes in criminal law and sexual assault defense.
Odom, a Pepperdine University Law School graduate with a Juris Doctor degree, was admitted to the New Hampshire bar in 1990 and the Georgia bar in 2007.
He also has been a Trial Practice Instructor for the National Advocacy Center in Columbia, S.C., Deputy County Attorney for the Child Physical and Sexual Abuse Prosecutor in Strafford County, N.H., and Chief Staff Attorney for the New Hampshire Division for Children, Youth, and Families.
Odom practices criminal law for various misdemeanors and felonies including sexual assault, domestic violence and DUI and DWI cases. The Odom Law Firm has extensive litigation experience in both state, superior, and appellate courts and provides Georgia residents quality legal representation in cases where criminal defense is needed.
Odom practices as a multi-purpose criminal lawyer and offers valuable legal advice and help to residents in need of representation in matters of sexual assault and domestic violence and abuse.
With experience in a variety of criminal law cases, attorney Peter K. Odom focuses his legal practice largely around a number of areas. Some of these areas include:
- Domestic Violence
- Assault
- Driving While Intoxicated (Driving Under the Influence)
- Drug Crimes
- Fraud
- Homicide
- Murder
- Sex Crimes
Odom’s previous work as a state prosecutor is detailed in a true homicide story about Sheila LaBarre, a New Hampshire woman who was convicted of murder in 2008. The nonfiction book, Wicked Intentions: The Sheila LaBarre Murders – a True Story was written by Emmy award-winning television reporter Kevin Flynn.
In addition, Odom appears weekly on CNN’s Nancy Grace show which reports on high-profile crimes in the national news, turning to a select group of regular contributors for comments after saying, “Let’s unleash the lawyers.”
The Odom Law Firm, The Brookwood Exchange, 1708 Peachtree Street, Suite 115, Atlanta, GA 30309, Tel: 866-959-7322.
April 27th, 2009 — Accident Settlements, Personal Injury Settlements, Profiles, Settlements, Websites, Workers Compensation Settlements
The following is a list of some recent settlements and verdicts obtained by the lawyers with the Lourie Law Firm, LLC, and Neal Louire – Columbia car accident attorney. Some of these settlements and verdicts were obtained in connection with other firms. This list should not be considered as a description or characterization of the quality of the firm’s representation and in no way should be interpreted as a guarantee of a specific result for your case. Every case is different and must be evaluated on its own merit.
Lourie Law Firm LLC - personal injury lawsuit in columbia
1224 Pickens Street
Columbia, South Carolina 29211
Phone: 803-799-9805
