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Is It Possible To Challenge A Garnishment?

Posted on 2 April 2020

The average person needs every penny of their paycheck to survive. Therefore, when a person receives notice that a garnishment request has been levied against their earnings, it can feel overwhelming. Garnishments are a legally authorized process that is typically the result of a judgment that was awarded to another company or individual against you.  Although they are legal, it does not mean that you don't have any options; there are measures you can take. [Read More]

Understanding Recoverable Damages In Wrongful Death Cases

Posted on 28 February 2020

"Damages" is a term used in law to describe the compensation that's paid to plaintiffs if they prevail in their cases. An award of damages can be made if someone pursues a claim successfully through the insurance system, direct negotiation with a self-insuring party or a lawsuit. If you're planning to meet with a wrongful death attorney to talk about the possibility of bringing a claim, you should try to familiarize yourself a bit with the types of damages that can be recovered. [Read More]

Getting The Social Security Disability Benefits You Need When You Can't Work

Posted on 24 January 2020

A serious accident can lead to injuries that make it impossible for you to work. An illness can leave you incapable of fulfilling your job duties. A disability can come on suddenly or can be caused by a chronic condition that gets worse over time. If you are unable to work, social security disability benefits are supposed to help you remain financially secure. In more than 60% of cases, the initial application for social security disability benefits is denied. [Read More]

Reasons Defendants Choose Trials Instead Of Plea Bargains

Posted on 7 January 2020

In most criminal cases, courts prefer solving and settling matters through the use of plea bargains rather than trials. Do you know why? Plea bargains offer guilty verdicts and a faster way to get a case through the court system. If you are offered a plea in your case, you could take it, but you do not have to. The alternative is going through a trial, and here are some of the reasons defendants in criminal cases will choose to go through a trial instead of accepting the plea. [Read More]