It's no secret that child custody cases can get brutal. If you are currently in the midst of a child custody battle, there is even a chance that untrue statements have been made about you. The other parent or another individual might have accused you of things that you have not done in an attempt to prevent you from getting custody or visitation of your children, for example. If something like this has happened to you, you might not know how to proceed.
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Speeding tickets are not the worse tickets you can get. However, that doesn't mean that they are consequence-free. You will have to pay a fine and you may get points on your driver's license, which will increase the seriousness of any other driving infractions you pick up in the future. More importantly, the information will be reported to your insurance company, which can increase your insurance premium for years to come.
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Incidents involving being bitten by a dog can be incredibly scary and leave you with some pretty severe injuries. While a dog owner should be held liable for the actions of their dog, most do seek out an attorney to defend themselves if a personal injury claim is filed against them. There are a lot of ways that dog owners will try and make the injured party look like they were at fault for the injuries that occurred.
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Putting together a workers' compensation case typically calls for more than just sending in a bit of paperwork to the insurance company your employer uses. Workers' compensation law has a lot of pitfalls, and in one survey, around 47% of folks who eventually receive settlements or awards had their initial claims denied. There are, however, a few tips you should consider to try to improve those odds.
Report the Injury Right Away
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People who have been stopped under the suspicion of driving with intoxicated can often harm their case by making statements to the police officer. Even though it can be difficult, your best bet is always to decline the officer's questions — even if he or she attempts to coerce you into speaking. If you've been arrested for a DUI, it's possible that you made several statements at the scene that can make it difficult for your attorney to get the charges dropped.
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