Following a DUI-related accident, your first thought is probably ensuring that everyone is okay. Although this is important, there are other considerations you need to make to protect your rights. Here are some of those things.
Do Not Make Any Statements
When the police arrives on the scene, an officer will want to hear your version of what happened. Legally, you do not have to provide the police with a written or oral statement about what occurred.
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Not all car accidents are the same. The way the insurance companies settle the case, and how the courts view it, often depends on what type of vehicles are involved and the status of the drivers. Any time you are in a crash with a commercial vehicle, there are special considerations involved with how things are handled. While you may let your insurance company handle everything for you, if you want to be sure that everything is being done for you that is possible, you should talk with a lawyer experienced in motor vehicle accidents.
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If you're just starting a family, you likely have a lot of things on your mind. It can be difficult to plan for the future if you have a busy everyday life, but it's important that you take the time to properly handle your affairs. It's recommended that you meet with an estate planning attorney like Wotitzky, Wotitzky, Ross & McKinley so that you can properly plan for future events. Take a look at the following information to better understand some of the essential planning tools for young parents.
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Filing for bankruptcy protection can be quite confusing, mostly because of the different types of bankruptcy available to you. Two reasons to consider filing for a chapter 7 instead of a chapter 13 bankruptcy are that it allows you to start over financially and it is a faster process.
Start Over Financially
The biggest reason to file for a chapter 7 bankruptcy is that it will allow you to get rid of the majority of your debts and start over.
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