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Caught Shoplifting? You May Still Be Able To Reduce Or Even Avoid Your Charges

Shoplifting is considered by most to be a minor crime, but legal penalties for petty thieves can be harsh. If you're facing charges for stealing from a shop, it's easy to feel afraid and overwhelmed. However, if you keep your head together and do your best to show the shop owner and the court that you are not just some thief, you may be able to avoid jail time or probation entirely. Read More 

4 Mistakes To Avoid During Your Personal Injury Case

When it comes to a personal injury case, there is a long list of things that you can do incorrectly. You need to take care of yourself, pay attention to your surroundings and make sure that everything in your testament adds up and is coherent, whether you're the defendant or plaintiff in a personal injury case. Here are 4 mistakes that you need to avoid throughout the course of your personal injury case, and even a few things that you should be aware of during the instance of the injury itself. Read More 

Can You Claim Workers’ Compensation For An Office Carpet Allergy?

Millions of Americans work in offices with carpets. Carpets are hard-wearing and can insulate sound, but this type of floor covering can also cause health problems. In some cases, office workers can develop an allergy as a result of the carpet underneath their feet. Learn more about the allergies that office carpets can cause, and find out why these problems can sometimes lead to a workers' compensation claim. Carpets and allergens Read More 

The Consequences Of Dishonesty During Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy can be a wonderful way to get rid of debts you have, but it can also cause you to lose some of your assets. Surrendering assets is the part most people do not like; however, bankruptcy is give and take, and anyone who files should expect this to happen. If you think that you can give dishonest information when you file, simply to avoid losing your assets, you should think again. Read More 

When A Cosmetic Surgery Goes Awry – Can You File A Medical Malpractice Suit?

Because they aren't major, life-saving surgeries, plastic and cosmetic procedures are sometimes not taken as seriously as they should be by patients. So instead of performing their due diligence in trying to find the best qualified surgeon possible, patients are sometimes more concerned about finding the practitioner who will charge them the lowest price. Unfortunately, this has led to an increase in the number of plastic and cosmetic procedures being performed by unqualified surgeons, which in turn has led to some horrific results. Read More