2017

Family Based Immigration - Fiction Vs. Fact

There are many misconceptions about family-based immigration which can cause undue stress and problems for those who wish to engage in the process of bringing family members to live in the United States. Awareness of the process and possible pitfalls associated with family-based immigration can help to avoid potential problems and decrease the significant time periods between petitioning for family members to immigrate and their actual arrival date. Marriage-Based Immigration


2 Reasons To Hire A Personal Injury Attorney For Slip And Fall Cases

Hiring a personal injury attorney should be a priority whenever you have been involved in a slip and fall case, usually because having a personal injury attorney helping you out can do everything from increasing the odds of you getting more money from a settlement offer to winning the case in court. Listed below are just a few of the ways that a personal injury attorney can help you with a slip and fall case:


What To Do If You Have Been Stopped For A Traffic Violation And Have Had A Few Drinks

It all starts when you see the police lights in your rear-view mirror and they are for you. You pull over to the side of the road and reach for your license, registration, and proof of insurance while waiting for the officer to come to your window. As the officer leans down to ask for your documentation you ask if there is something wrong and he smells alcohol on your breath.


3 Mistakes To Avoid When Leasing Away Your Mineral Rights

If you own commercial property where a particular mineral is present, you may get offers from oil and gas companies or other interested parties to remove that material from your property. These types of agreements are based upon your mineral rights to the minerals that are on your land. Here are three mistakes that you need to make sure that you avoid if you choose to lease your mineral rights.


2 Tips That Can Help You Qualify For ERISA Disability Benefits

One of the most difficult things that you can do when you have reached the point where you are unable to continue working due to a disability or injury is applying for ERISA disability benefits or long-term disability benefits, mostly because the insurance companies that pay for these benefits will often do everything that they can in order to find a way to avoid having to pay for those benefits. Listed below are two tips that can help you qualify for ERISA disability benefits and maintain those benefits.


2 Common Mistakes You Should Never Make After A DWI Arrest

Being caught while driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol can be a (no pun intended) very sobering moment! You may be beating yourself up in your head as the police confront you about this very serious situation. However, every two minutes that pass by, two people are hurt in a drunk driving crash, and 28 people die every day in the United States because of drunk driving accidents. Sp if you were caught, the arrest may have saved your life or the life of someone else.


Scheduled for a Consultation with a Workers Compensation Attorney? Information to Bring With You

If you were hurt on the job, you may be considering hiring a workers compensation attorney. An attorney can help guide you through the process and can especially be helpful if your claim was denied, if your employer is refusing medical treatment or if your case is complex. However, before you hire an attorney, it is recommended that you have a consultation with them. Most attorneys will offer you a free consultation.


4 Ways to Get Full Value Out of Your Divorce-Attorney Consultation

Many people preparing to divorce have personal questions that only an attorney can answer. In order to preserve attorney-client privilege, a consultation has to be scheduled, or else a lawyer’s services must be retained. Well before you physically meet with a divorce lawyer, you can organize your thoughts and prepare yourself in a manner that will help you to make the most of your consultation or meeting. Here are four ways to ensure that your divorce-lawyer consultation is highly productive.