About Me

Understanding the Basics of Consumer, Financial and Personal Injury Law

Up until nine months ago, I always considered myself above everyone else when it came to having good credit. I paid my bills on time and never went a day late on rent. I became the epitome of what a good consumer should be. But after losing my job after 12 years of faithfulness and hard work, my ego took a hit and so did my credit and finances. Humbled, broke and unable to pay my bills, I decided to file bankruptcy. I couldn't get a job right away and the only way to stay afloat was to start over. My bankruptcy attorney helped me do that. I started this blog to teach you how to come back from a financial and personal disaster with your life intact. I hope that you find the legal counsel you need to rebuild your life as well.

If You Own A Dog In Oregon You Need To Understand The One-Bite Rule

Posted on September 22, 2016

If you own a dog, not only are you responsible for taking care of your dog, but you are also responsible for all the actions that your dog may take against others. If your dog ever injures someone, you will be held responsible for your dog's actions. Here is how the one-bite rule generally works in states that still have the rule on the books. The Basics Of The One-Bite Rule [Read More]

Families with Children: Know Your Rental Rights

Posted on August 16, 2016

As a parent with children, you are protected by the Fair Housing Act, and you can fight housing discrimination problems in court. Do you think that your landlord is placing unfair restrictions on your family because you have kids? Here are some scenarios common to renting families in which the landlord is actually acting illegally.  1. Refusing a contract application because you have kids. Some landlords don't like having kids in the apartment because they believe that children damage property and will cost them money in cleaning and repairs. [Read More]

Can You Sue If You Fall and Get Hurt in a Hospital?

Posted on August 16, 2016

According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), there are between 700,000 and 1,000,000 patients that fall in hospitals each year. If you are a hospital inpatient, and you fall and get hurt, whether or not you can sue the hospital will depend on the circumstances. There are some instances where a fall injury constitutes medical malpractice or involves premises liability. The sad part is that most, but not all, falls are usually the result of staff shortages, slippery floors, hospital negligence, and poor work environments. [Read More]

3 Things To Do If Your Dog Is Accused Of Biting Someone

Posted on July 29, 2016

Every year, many people get bitten by dogs. There are also dogs that are accused of biting people even though they didn't. This is especially true for breeds that are considered vicious, like pit bulls, rottweilers, or German shepherd dogs.If you have one of these breeds or any kind of dog that has been accused of biting someone, what should you do? Stay Calm If you are in the immediate situation, the first thing that you need to do is to stay calm. [Read More]