2015

Injured At A Construction Site? Here Are Tips On Identifying Who Is Responsible

Where do you file a claim if you are injured at a construction site? Well, it depends on what/who caused your injury and what you were doing at the time. Here are three types of injuries to help you understand where to file your claim: Injuries Incurred in the Line of Work Workers compensation is meant for workers who get injured in connection with their work. The phrase most commonly used for this is that the injury must have occurred "

Separate Property: The Assets You Keep During Your Divorce

When you file for a divorce, you and your former spouse must divide all marital assets and debts equally. While dividing marital assets is pretty straight forward, determining what constitutes a marital asset vs. separate property can become more complicated. Separate property are assets that you had prior to your marriage, or assets that you acquired during the marriage through an inheritance. You are allowed to keep your separate property, as long as it is clear the property remained separate during the marriage.

Filing A Personal Injury Claim Against Your Spouse

Did you know that as a victim of domestic abuse, you can file a personal injury lawsuit against your spouse. Like with other types of personal injury claims, you need to consult a personal injury attorney and take a few things into consideration before you proceed. Your Safety Your safety should be your first concern. Leaving an abusive spouse isn't easy, and it can be dangerous, so you need to plan ahead.

Four Forms Of Personal Information Included In A Bankruptcy Voluntary Petition

One of the first forms you need to fill when filing for bankruptcy is the Voluntary Petition. This is the form that provides the court with basic information about you. Some of the sections contained in the form include: Personal Details You need to include your name and the name of any joint debtor, as well as your respective Social Security Numbers and physical addresses. The aim of this part of the form is just to identify the person or people filing for the bankruptcy.

Does Your Job Require Driving? Know What Your Rights Are During A Snowstorm

Driving in the snow is difficult. You might find it difficult to make it to work on time, if at all. If you've just moved to a snowy area, you need to know that companies don't have to allow their workers to call in during inclement weather. But if your job description includes driving, things are a little different. This guide explains what you can legally expect of the company you work for when driving their vehicle during a snowstorm.