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.

3 Blame Game Tactics Used During Worker's Compensation Claims

Posted on February 20, 2015

So you have been injured on the job, you do your part to file an accident report as you should, and you expect that you will be paid for your doctor's visits and time off of work. Unfortunately, worker's compensation claims are rarely this cut and dry even though they should be. You may be left waiting for months for any form of payment and wading through the red tape of the claims process against people who seem to be out to get you. [Read More]

How Today's Court System Might Have Helped The Hatfields And McCoys

Posted on February 11, 2015

In what is undoubtedly one of the most famous and ongoing feuds in American history, the Hatfields and McCoys constantly battled over who killed who, who betrayed who, and who should have married the pregnant Roseanna. This is an example of how two families needed intervention and family mediation to cool hot tempers and settle legal matters fairly. Had modern court systems and family law been around in the mid- to late nineteenth century, this family feud might have gone something like this. [Read More]

Can You Get A Car Loan After Bankruptcy?

Posted on February 4, 2015

When it comes to deciding if you should choose bankruptcy to help deal with your financial problems, one of the biggest worries is losing your vehicle. You need a car to get to work, right? If you lose it, then how do you keep your job? Don't worry. Chances are high you will get to keep your vehicle, but you also have options if you choose to get rid of it. [Read More]

What To Do And Not Do After An Auto Accident

Posted on January 28, 2015

What you do after being involved in an auto accident can have an effect on your potential lawsuit's outcome. It is very important to handle the situation properly, and follow these tips for things you should and should not do after an auto accident occurs. Do: Call The Police It is important to call the police to the scene of the accident immediately. You will need to make a formal police report about the accident if you plan on suing for damages or filing an insurance claim to repair your car. [Read More]