A parent's legal obligation to support his or her child financially starts when the child is born. If the parents later get divorced, one parent will likely be making child support payments to the other. In some cases, the parent paying child support may lose a job or have other financial problems and fall behind in making payments, or stop paying court ordered child support entirely. Failing to pay child support is against the law, and there are many tools available to collect unpaid child … [Read more...]

Most people know that wills provide many benefits, including letting them decide how their property is disposed of after they die and letting them select who will manage their estate during probate. Despite these and other significant benefits, one recent survey showed that over half the adults in the United States do not have a will. Here is information about the many ways a will can help you and your family, as well as information about making a will. Benefits of A Will There are many … [Read more...]

If you are in an accident, you will want to get the maximum amount of compensation for your injuries and losses One way to do this is to have a good working relationship with your doctor. Your Doctor Plays A Key Role Your doctor plays a vital role after your accident, as he or she provides information on many things, including the nature and seriousness of your injuries and any long-term problems and impairments you will have. So tell your doctor about all pain and other physical problems you … [Read more...]

Everyone needs a lawyer some time. For most people this also includes a personal injury lawyer, either to help make a claim after an accident or help defend a claim made against them. Most people don’t know all the things a lawyer does for them. When it comes to making a personal injury claim, here are some of the many ways a lawyer helps you after an accident: • Recommend doctors and other health care providers to treat you. • Evaluate your claim and tell you how much money you are entitled … [Read more...]

Learning to drive is one of the best parts of being young. But it is also one of the most dangerous. Car crashes are the leading cause of death for people between the ages of 15 and 20. A recent government report showed that teenagers are the age group with the highest death rate in car accidents, with over 5,000 deaths per year and nearly half a million injuries. Parents of teens who are learning to drive or just been licensed need to take special steps to protect them. Here are ways parents … [Read more...]

If you've been in a car, slip and fall or other kind of accident, you must decide whether to make a claim. Several factors must be analyzed when making this decision, including whether the law allows a recovery from the person who caused the accident, and whether that person has enough money, property or insurance to make the claim worth pursuing. Another key factor in deciding whether to make a claim is estimating the amount of damages you may receive for your injuries and losses. Though no … [Read more...]

Every year, thousands of people die and millions more are injured in accidents involving common consumer products like toys, appliances, sports and exercise equipment, furniture, household chemicals and power tools. Although some accidents are the user's fault, many are caused by unsafe products and could have been prevented if consumers had been warned about potential dangers. A federal government agency, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), was formed to help reduce the number of … [Read more...]

If you’ve been in a car, slip and fall or other accident, your first thought may be to forget about it and not make a claim — especially if the accident was minor. But there are important reasons why you should seriously consider making a claim if an accident occurs. One obvious reason is to recover money you are legally entitled to receive for your injuries and losses. If you don’t make a claim, you’ll have to pay for these yourself. You may think you were not badly hurt or that your injuries … [Read more...]

Everyone knows accidents are sure to happen. To soften the blow, we think ahead and buy insurance, trusting insurance company promises that after an accident they will help pay our damages. But do insurance companies keep their promise? What really happens after an accident, and what accident victims can do about it, is something everyone should know. After a car or other accident, the victim usually makes a claim to an insurance company. Their goal is to get paid for medical bills, … [Read more...]

It’s a common complaint – "My auto insurance costs too much!" But it may not have to be that way. There are several easy steps you can take to save money on your car insurance. Here are tips. Compare rates from many companies Rates for the same coverage vary between insurance companies, so shop around for low rates (some states regulate rates, so prices won’t differ). Even if you compared costs when you first bought insurance, it’s smart to shop again when it's time to renew your policy. … [Read more...]