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Hi there, my name is Abigail Dylan. Welcome to my website about criminal law. Ever since I was a young teen, I have explored the criminal law field in great detail. News stories and case studies have captured my attention as I clamored to understand the court proceedings and legal process. Through the years, I have gained immense understanding of the way the law operates for each type of crime. I will share this knowledge with my readers to help everyone better understand criminal cases and their results. I invite you to visit my site on a regular basis to learn more. Thank you for your time.

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Tips For Dealing With An Auto Accident's Aftermath
When you've been involved in a car accident, you're going to find yourself facing a whirlwind of questions and medical exams. If you've decided to file a claim with the responsible party to get restitution for your injuries, you'll also be meeting with attorneys and dealing with insurance companies. As the time passes after the accident, you face many situations where you could actually hurt your chances of a claim. Here are a few things to keep in mind in the aftermath of the accident.

How Can You Tell If Your Parent Is Being Financially Abused -- And What Should You Do?
If you have a parent who requires daily assistance with personal tasks, but work full-time and are unable to perform this care yourself, you may be thankful to have hired a regular caregiver to provide nursing care and companionship. While this situation can often work out wonderfully for both the person in need of care and the adult child, in some cases it may give rise to financial abuse. You might find that your caregiver has stolen items from your parent's home, or persuaded your parent to give over control of bank accounts.

Understanding Duty Of Care In A Personal Injury Case
Along with the term "negligence", the term "duty of care" is one of the most often invoked phrases in personal injury cases. However, what is duty of care? If you're talking with a personal injury lawyer about pursuing a personal injury case, or if you are the defendant in a personal injury case, it is important for you to understand exactly what this phrase means. Throughout the course of this brief article, you'll learn how to precisely define duty of care, as well as how to unpack that statement and the consequences that it may have for you if you so find yourself as either the prosecution or the defendant in a personal injury case.

Understanding Assault And Battery As They Apply To Your Personal Injury Case
The most common cases that people think of when hearing about personal injury lawsuits are typically accidents, like slip and fall or auto accidents. That doesn't mean that you aren't eligible to file a personal injury suit if you were the victim of a deliberate attack. If you've been targeted and intentionally attacked, you'll need to explore your options for assault and or battery as a personal injury case. Here are the details of both and how they may be relevant to your injury case.

What Should You Know About Potential Changes To Federal Workers Comp Coverage?
If you work for the United States federal government or one of its many agencies, you've likely traded dreams of a high salary for the job security, potential pension, and other generous benefits afforded to you as a federal employee. However, proposed changes to the workers compensation program that covers federal employees may soon affect you if you're injured or made ill while on the job. Read on to learn more about these proposed changes, as well as how they may impact a future workers compensation claim.

A DWI Conviction Can Have Serious Consequences For Your Job Search
If you've been charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI) or driving under the influence (DUI), you may be weighing whether to fight the charges or simply accept the consequences. One important factor to consider involves any job searches you're currently doing or plan to do in the future. Depending on the state in which you live, employers may legally ask about arrests and convictions when considering job applicants. They may run criminal background checks on applicants.

2 Ways To Prevent Personal Injuries In Your Hotel
Hotel ownership can be fulfilling, both emotionally and financially, and your management has a direct effect on how successful your business becomes.  Unfortunately, unforeseen circumstances and general disrepair can cause injuries within your establishment.  As a business owner, you are held to a high standard under the law when it comes to protecting individuals from injuries.  This means that a personal injury claim may be filed and won if you did not provide a relatively safe environment for all guests.

Can You Sue For Personal Injury If You Were Battered In Florida?
Were you battered in Florida? Battery can mean a lot of things. It is sometimes sexual battery, but it can be a physical battery of any kind to be considered a crime. While battery of any kind is a criminal offense and can be prosecuted as such, you only get the satisfaction of knowing the perpetrator was punished for their crime against you. A criminal suit doesn't help pay your medical bills or compensate you for any pain and suffering for injuries you received because of the battery.

Can You Legally Receive Workers Compensation And SSDI At The Same Time?
Have you been injured at work? If your injury is keeping you from performing your job, it can be a stressful, confusing time. How are you going to pay your bills and support your family? You will probably be eligible for workers compensation if the injury occurred on the job or while performing any duty pertaining to your job. However, this may not be enough to cover your living expenses and your medical bills If your injury is permanent, you will need an additional source of income.

Ideas For Handling A Reverse Mortgage In A Divorce
Reverse mortgages have proven to be lifesavers for older people looking to supplement retirement incomes or obtain money to pay for medical expenses. With the number of late-life divorces doubling since 1990, however, chances are high that many older couples will have to figure out how best to divvy up the proceeds and debt related to reverse mortgages so it's fair to both parties. Here are a few ways you can tackle this issue during your separation.