2020

A lawyer can become your new best friend when you find yourself facing the legal system. I learned about the legal system and have information to help others.

About Me
not-so-neighborly legal issues

A lawyer can quickly become your new best friend when you find yourself facing the legal system. The legal system is a tangled web that cannot be maneuvered through without training and experience. I was shocked to find out that my neighbor was suing me for the placement of my fence 10 years after the fence was installed. It was at that moment that I began looking for a lawyer to help me protect my rights and avoid having to relocate the fence several inches. By the time everything was said and done, I learned a lot about the legal system and have filled my site with information to help others finding themselves in similar situations.

Latest Posts

Understanding How Compensatory And Punitive Damages Affect Your Personal Injury Case

25 November 2020
 Categories: Law, Blog

After an accident, things can feel confusing to those negatively affected. If you have been hurt by a careless and possibly negligent driver, you may be owed money damages. The word damages refer to the broader context of the term and not simply the damage to your car or to your body. To help remove some of the confusion about damages, read below to find out more about the most common type of damages, compensatory, and about a rarer but valuable form of damage, punitive. Read More …

Non-Traditional Forms Of Marriage: Legal Or Not?

25 November 2020
 Categories: Law, Blog

To say that polygamy and bigamy are common would not be accurate. They do, however, occur on a regular basis. Some are confused about the difference in these two non-traditional unions so read below to learn how they are different and what might happen when children are concerned. How They Differ The common thread with these two forms of marriage is that they are both illegal. Even in Utah, a state where a separate sect of the Mormon church resides, polygamy is not recognized by either the law or the church. Read More …

Pain And Suffering: How Much Are You Owed?

25 November 2020
 Categories: Law, Blog

Car accident victims can be forgiven for not grasping the more technical aspects of a case. If you have been hurt in an accident that was not your fault, you may want to take action against the driver that caused you to be hurt. You may readily understand that you are owed money for your medical expenses, time missed from work, your damaged vehicle, etc. Another category of damages can cause some confusion, though, and that is pain and suffering. Read More …

Workers Comp Claims: Filing In Retirement

2 November 2020
 Categories: Law, Blog

Workers comp insurance is designed to provide a safety net to catch you when you're injured on the job. What happens though when an injury you sustained on the job doesn't become debilitating until you're already retired? Here's how an experienced legal firm can help you file a workers comp claim when you're already retired. Creating a Link Acute work-related injuries that require immediate medical treatment create a clear connection between your job and your medical conditions. Read More …

Helpful Advice For Defendants Dealing With Battery Charges

27 August 2020
 Categories: Law, Blog

In terms of criminal charges, battery is a pretty serious offense. It's when physical touching or bodily harm occurs. If you're dealing with this charge, proceed cautiously and remember this legal advice as you move forward. Choose a Defense Type If you believe you're innocent and subsequently shouldn't be penalized for the alleged battery, then you need a defense. There are several for those claiming to be completely innocent.  The battery could have occurred because of self-defense, you defending others, or defending some sort of property. Read More …