How Can Status as a Minor Affect a Personal Injury Case?

Filing a personal injury lawsuit for a minor can be complex and present some challenges that don't come up in a typical adult personal injury cases. Personal injury cases regarding children tend to be common because children tend to be more prone to injury. However, minors have a different legal status than adults and are therefore not capable of independently making decisions regarding their legal representative, claims, and settlement amounts.  Read More 

Criminal Law: What You Should Know About Infractions

When it comes to criminal cases, there are three main classifications: an infraction, a misdemeanor, and a felony. Infractions are considered minor crimes and don't result in jail time in most cases. Also called petty crimes, infractions often involve parking and noise violations. Here is more information about infractions and how to decide if you need legal representation. How is an Infraction Different From a Misdemeanor? The severity of the crime is the biggest difference between an infraction and misdemeanor. Read More 

Custody Evaluations: Do’s And Don’ts

If you and your spouse are unable to come to an agreement on child custody and visitation, the judge may order a custody evaluation. This evaluation is done by a court-appointed mental health professional experienced and trained in interviewing children and parents. The results of this evaluation carries a lot of weight with the judge, so it's in your best interest to be as prepared as possible for this process. For the do's and don'ts of custody evaluations, read on: Read More 

6 Reasons Your Criminal Case Could Be Dismissed

If you have been charged with a crime, and the facts are sketchy, there may be good reason for your attorney to make a motion for a dismissal. There are six primary reasons why a judge may dismiss a case. 1. The complaint is based on flimsy grounds. If you have been arrested on flimsy grounds such as hearsay, these things should not hold up in court. If the prosecutor cannot find real evidence to keep you, they will either drop the charges or they may be dismissed by the judge. Read More 

Five Things To Remember About Social Security Disability

Becoming disabled is not something that many people plan for and it is usually sudden and unexpected. If you become disabled to the point of no longer being able to support yourself and your family beyond what your short-term disability insurance covers, it can be beneficial to investigate Social Security Disability benefits. Since there is a six-month waiting period for benefits to apply and applications may be denied, applying early and securing the assistance of an experienced Social Security attorney is highly suggested. Read More