If you recently got a ticket for speeding, driving through a stop light, or any other traffic violation, you have the right to appeal the charges brought against you. Before your appeal, however, it's important to understand the types of evidence you can use to support your claim of innocence. You should also be aware of the evidence that will be brought against you by the police officer so you can prepare a convincing rebuttal.
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Are you getting ready to close on a house? Whether you are buying a brand new house or a previously owned one, or whether you are buying through a real estate agency or directly from the seller, you will need a means of closing on the house and taking the title. Transfer of ownership rights to real property such as real estate requires third party involvement. This is because the new title and deed to the property must be filed with your local court to prove your ownership.
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Whether you're filing a claim for disability insurance from the Social Security Administration or a private company, you usually bring along as much information as possible from your primary physician to back up your case. However, some disabled people already struggle financially to the point where they can't afford spending hundreds of dollars to visit a doctor. If you're trying to establish your disabled status without a physician's help, try these six tips to increase your chances of getting your disability claims approved.
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The recent tragic crash of the Germanwings airliner has raised an issue most hope to never have to face in real life. What are your options if a spouse or partner is injured or killed in an airplane crash or while flying to a destination? If a crash was involved, does it matter whether it took place in the U.S. or abroad, or whether it was due to pilot error or recklessness?
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Compensation won during personal injury cases consists of medical bills, property damage, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Judges have to gauge the amount of pain and suffering you experienced from the initial incident and resulting recovery period to determine a proper award total. Four factors come into play during the pain and suffering assessment process: medications, recovery time, treatments, and disability levels. By using these factors, judges can take an objective approach to calculating the final compensation award amount.
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