Being charged with a crime is a very serious matter, and it is vital for you to take active steps to protect yourself from the worst of the potential outcomes of these cases. Unfortunately, there are many people that do not fully understand what they should expect from their attorney or their trial, and this can cause them to feel uncertain about how they should proceed. By having a couple of common questions answered, you should have a better understanding about how you should proceed.
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If you have experienced the tragedy of losing a family member due to the negligence of someone else, then you should consider filing a wrongful death lawsuit. Although taking this action will not bring back your loved one, it can provide financial compensation for lost income, funeral costs and other expenses. This article examines some of the key factors to keep in mind when thinking about whether to file this type of lawsuit.
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If you are injured while you are under the care of a doctor, you may think that you have a medical malpractice suit. After all, your doctor is supposed to make sure that you are healed and cured, not let you get hurt. However, your case may not qualify as a medical malpractice suit. How can you tell if it does?
Standard of Care
The first requirement for a medical malpractice suit is for your doctor to have violated the standard of care.
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A wrongful death lawsuit is a claim that is filed against a company or individual by the surviving family members of a person who has died on wrongful terms. For example, if someone was working on a property and died due to carelessness by the property owner, then the surviving family members can file a wrongful death claim. Here are four types of damages that can be collected from these family members from the wrongful death lawsuit they have filed against a company or individual:
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Many people believe that child support stops when the child reaches the age of majority (18 in most states). This may be true, but there are situations where you may have to continue making the payments well beyond that age. This is usually the case if the court believes that there is a need for the continued payments. Here are some circumstances that may necessitate this:
The Child Reaches 18 Before Completing High School
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