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Unfortunately, accidents in which a pedestrian is injured by a car are far too common. On average, a pedestrian is injured every seven minutes in the United States. When this happens, many people assume that the driver is always legally at fault. That's often true, but not always.  If you've hit a pedestrian, you may be charged by the police and also be sued. An attorney can help defend you in these circumstances and may be able to raise some of the following five issues if the pedestrian was completely or partially at fault:

Even though you and your spouse plan to file for divorce, you still get along reasonably well. That has led the two of you to consider continuing co-ownership of something. It might be your home, a cottage or other vacation property, a motorhome or something else of high value. Does this ever work out? Consult a divorce lawyer about the details. You might be surprised to learn that many divorced couples are successful at continuing to co-own real estate or other property.

Credit cards and other types of debt can quickly begin to add up and before you know it, you're in over your head. One of the first priorities when it comes to which bills to pay first is likely your rent and utilities. If you are facing financial difficulty, your credit cards and other bills may get paid late or go into collection. No matter what your situation is, there are several solutions available when it comes to digging yourself out of debt.

If the Social Security Administration (SSA) denies your claim for benefits, or if you've received word that your benefits are going to be reduced or stopped, you have the right to appeal the decision. However, you only have 60 days to appeal the SSA's decision, so you need to learn about the appeals process. The SSA has an 800 number that you can call and ask for a fact sheet that explains the appeals process.

Have you been injured while riding your all-terrain vehicle (ATV)? Was your injury caused by a defective part? If so, you could be entitled to receive compensation for any losses related to your injuries. This article will discuss defective product liability in cases involving ATV's. Chain Of Distribution Part of the process of a personal injury lawsuit is determining which parties are at fault. Figuring out who had involvement in causing your injury requires an understanding of the chain of distribution.

Divorce is a stressful and often confusing time. If you make less money than your spouse, you are likely to suffer more. Here are 5 ways you can prepare to protect yourself in a divorce.  Gather Financial Information Before you initiate a divorce, or as soon as you know your spouse intends to, write down all of your financial information. This should include the numbers of all accounts, passwords for all online accounts and investments, and information about automatic deposits.

There is nothing more frustrating than not being able to work because of illness or injury—except for having your social security disability claim denied. When that happens, you may think there is no hope of getting your appeal approved. That is simply not the case. Here are three things that can help you win your social security disability appeal. 1. Have your doctor write a letter on your behalf. While you need to be sure to submit all pertinent medical records and paperwork dealing with your condition, having a letter from your doctor can actually help improve your case.

Driving during the winter presents a number of problems for inexperienced drivers, so it's important that you discuss with your teenager the hazards they might confront during the cold-weather months. The following are two things your new driver may not realize about winter driving. Black Ice To your teen, the road may appear merely wet. In reality, however, that shiny asphalt is a sign of black ice. Unfortunately, many drivers don't realize until it's too late that they've traveled onto this dangerous road condition and are spinning out of control.

When you have been injured due to someone's negligence or wrongful actions, you may want to see the case go to trial for three good reasons. You need to remember that this involves your injury, your life and your well-being. It's your case. You Want Justice and To 'Make It Right' Even if the offer is generous, you may not like certain stipulations in the agreement that you could be asked to sign.

You can sue your doctor and win for malpractice. Medical malpractice occurs when health care providers are either negligent in the care they give you or they fail to give you the proper care which results in you being harmed. The clock for filing a lawsuit starts the moment you are harmed. You will want to make sure you follow the correct procedures when starting a lawsuit to better your chances of winning.

You are purchasing a home and you are super excited.  You have a lot to do.  This is a hectic time.  You may think you are ready to buy.  Don't take that step without hiring a real estate lawyer, like Jan E. Beran Attorney at Law.  Buying a home is very likely the most money you will ever spend on any one thing.  It's important that this process go as smoothly as possible.

If you have recently been wronged and feel like you have a legal case worth pursuing, then you should contact an attorney. However, you may go to an attorney who says that they cannot take your case. Unfortunately, they didn't provide you with an answer as to why. If this has happened to you and you are bewildered, here are a few reasons why they may have turned your case away:

When you have been charged with a criminal defense, the basic process involves hiring an attorney, determining the exact charges, and coming up with a plan of action to fight those charges in a court of law. There are various routes of defense that can be taken in order to prove your innocence, including mental  or emotional incompetence, intoxication, mistake of fact, self defense, or even legal duty. One of the lesser known criminal defense ideas is claiming duress:

The court system can be very tricky. It isn't always about who is actually innocent or guilty. It's about which lawyer has the most convincing argument to sway to jury. When it comes to a defense, doubt has to be put in the juror's minds. If they have the slightest reasonable doubt, they aren't allowed to convict someone of murder. To give the jury doubt, the main thing that the defense needs to do is discredit the evidence against their client:

Divorce is never easy, but there are some things you can do to make sure that the process goes as smoothly and quickly as possible. Find a Good Attorney: Divorce law can be difficult to navigate. Florida court rules and statutory requirements must be followed or you can lose some of your rights permanently. That's why it's important to find a divorce lawyer in south Florida who understands the law. You will save time, money, and hassle if you let an experienced attorney help you through your divorce.