No one plans on getting in a car accident, so many people don't know what to do after one, especially if there are injuries. When you're injured in a car accident that was not your fault, you are entitled to be compensated by the at-fault driver's insurance company. But the settlement process can be complex, so it is in your best interest to hire an experienced auto accident attorney. The top reasons you should hire an attorney include:
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When you file a lawsuit, you are required to notify the defendant(s) in the case by serving the legal papers directly to them. Your case could be dismissed or any judgment you receive overturned if you invalidate the serving process in some way or don't do it at all. Your attorney will typically take care of this task for you. If you're representing yourself or filing the case in small claims court, however, here's what you need to know about serving lawsuit papers to the defendant in your car accident case.
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Whether you've been injured in a car crash due to another driver's distraction by photo filter or are the victim of leaked personal photos distributed to the public via a dating app, you may be wondering whether you have any legal recourse against the app manufacturer in addition to the person who directly injured you. With more than 1,000 new apps hitting the market each day, some unpleasant consequences of reckless app use may be all but inevitable.
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If you're facing a divorce where all marital property is to be divided between both parties, you and your former partner might be battling for the most precious item: the family home. There are many factors that play part in the final decision of who will be able to keep the house, and so it is best to make sure you are willing to put up a fight and that you have a strong argument for why the house should go to you instead of your former spouse.
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If surveyed, many people would probably tell you they would not mind owning a swimming pool. They can probably envision the many hours, they would spend in it with family and friends. What they may not realize is a swimming pool can be an attractive nuisance, which can open them up to serious liability. If you own a pool, or are considering installing one, you need to understand what this means, and how to protect yourself from being sued.
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