Most personal injury lawyers will offer free consultations to individuals who think they may need an attorney. Not only is this consultation helpful for the lawyer to find out more about the circumstances of your case and decide whether or not it is worth it to add you to their list of clients, but it is also beneficial for you. In particular, this free initial meeting helps you learn whether you have a valid claim and if you think you and the lawyer would be able to work well with one another.…
If you have had a person in your family become the victim of a homicide, you are likely going through a complicated grieving process. It might seem like too much to deal with the court proceedings on top of trying to pick up your life and move on. However, you might need or want to stay active in order to make sure that you are able to get justice for your loved one.…
Garnishments are legal orders that allow plaintiffs to collect money from your paycheck each pay period in order to pay off a debt. Garnishments can occur from back taxes, child support, student loans and court judgments against you. When the court orders a garnishment, your employer withholds some of your pay and sends it directly to the creditor. Only a certain percentage of your disposable income may be garnished, and if you currently do not make enough to cover your current debts plus your garnishment, the debtor may have to wait until previous debts are paid before the garnishment begins.…
