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Overview Bankruptcy is a legal process that allows individuals and companies the opportunity to eliminate accumulated debts. This process also helps to stop creditor harassment. Causes of Bankruptcy Bankruptcy can occur for a variety of reasons. Here are the top reasons for filing bankruptcy according to those statistics: Salary reduction Medical bills Student loan debt Job loss Utility bills Divorce Credit card and personal loan...
Overview Starting a business can be a daunting challenge. Small business owners face a number of complicated laws that a business lawyer can help them understand. Business lawyers train themselves to understand the legal complexities that businesses of all sizes face. They can assist businesses with a number of legal issues that can arise when starting or growing a small business, as well as any legal conflicts that may arise during business. ...
Overview Civil rights are basic human rights established and guarded by the U.S. Constitution, and protecting these is an essential part of the democratic values of the United States and of civil rights attorneys . As defined by the constitution, these rights refer to statutory and court-mandated protections from discrimination and other forms of unequal treatment on the basis of national origin, race, gender, age, and other such...
Overview When any individual or party wants to file a lawsuit in the United States, there are two parties involved: The Plaintiffs: The party who has initiated the lawsuit. The Defendants: The party who has had the lawsuit filed against them. When a lawsuit is filed, there is generally one plaintiff that will file the lawsuit against a single defendant. This, however, can vary. There are many cases, although not as common, in which there can be...
Overview Consumer protection laws are federal and state statutes that regulate seller and lender practices concerning consumer goods. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) are federal agencies that handle product safety standards and consumer complaints, respectively. Fair Debt Collection Act (FDCPA) The FDCPA Act covers personal, family, and household debts, including money you owe on a personal...
Overview Criminal Law, as opposed to Civil Law, are charges brought by a government entity to an individual based on that person breaking a law classified as a criminal case. Innocent or not, you have the right to fight for your civil rights and ask for a jury trial if you feel you have been wrongfully charged. The justice system allows you to challenge your charges even if you know you are unsure about your guilt under federal and local laws....
Overview Federal laws exist to ensure that people with disabilities are afforded the same rights, protections, and opportunities as those without. Equality for people with disabilities is considered a civil right. When an academic facility, employer, healthcare center, or other organization fails to abide by federal disability laws, the disabled person in question may take legal action to correct the violation and seek compensation for...
Types of Divorce “Fault” Divorce is when a spouse has been violent or abusive, committed adultery, desertion, severe drug addiction, or other significant actions that harmed the marriage. This type of divorce does not have a required period of separation, and if the fault can be proven, the spouse that is filing for divorce or given “comparative rectitude” may receive a better settlement. Some states don’t recognize fault divorce. ...
Overview Employment law is a broad area that encompasses all areas of the employer/employee relationship. Employment law consists of thousands of federal and state statutes, administrative regulations, and judicial decisions. Employment law includes protections against discrimination and sexual harassment. It also encompasses wage and hour laws and your rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act. Labor Laws There are many bodies of...
Overview Family law is defined as statutes, court decisions, and provisions of federal and state constitutions that relate to the rights, duties, finances, and relationships of families. Many individuals think of family law as being singularly focused on marriage and divorce, but the truth is that family law embodies much more than that. Areas of Family Law Marriage For pre-marriage, marriage and family law, attorneys can draft, negotiate...
What is a General Practitioner? General practitioners are lawyers who practice general law; in other words, a lawyer who does not limit their practice to just one area of law. Many attorneys choose to specialize in just one or two areas of law, such as personal injury , workers’ compensation , bankruptcy , employment and labor , environmental, criminal , family , insurance, and more. It is not uncommon for law firms in smaller...
Overview Health Care Law is the body of statutes, laws, and codes that regulate health care. Health care laws are implemented at both the federal and state levels with federal health care laws preempting state laws when they come into conflict. However, the Federal Government cedes primary responsibility to the states under the McCarran-Ferguson Act. Health Care Agencies Federal Agencies:U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. ...
Overview Maritime law is commonly referred to as admiralty law. This type of law involves the laws as well as any past cases that concern legal disputes that have originated on what is known as navigable waters. Generally, navigable waters will be any waters that are commonly used for either foreign or interstate commerce within the United States. Common Cases Commercial shipping accidents that result in any damage to a vessel or its cargo ...
Overview Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare professional such as a doctor, nurse, surgeon, or medical facility, such as a clinic, hospital, or emergency room, does not exercise a proper standard of care, which results in the serious injury or wrongful death of a patient. If a medical professional’s treatment fails to meet something called the “standard of care”, it qualifies as medical malpractice. On average, 225,000...
Overview Asbestos used to be a common, cost-effective product used in everything from insulation to car brakes to piping. In more recent years, medical professionals have realized there is a real danger when asbestos exposure has been present, especially with frequent exposure that leads to the cancer, Mesothelioma. This is a rare lung cancer that is usually fatal and is very painful, for both the victim and their loved ones to watch. It is...
Overview Personal Injury is a broad category of law usually involving lawsuits based on injury or death from a variety of unnatural causes. These reasons could include anything from auto accident injuries to medical malpractice to product liability. Personal Injury cases almost always require the timely hiring of an attorney to represent you or your family and can often require a trial attorney. These cases, whether in settlement or in court,...