It's not unusual for a personal injury settlement to total in the millions of dollars, especially if the injuries that are proven in the case are severe in nature. As you and your attorney work to establish the nature of your injuries and damages, the defense will find ways of downplaying or even disproving your injuries to reduce or even eliminate any potential payout. Video surveillance is just one weapon in the defense's arsenal that's commonly used to verify and sometimes even undermine personal injury claims.
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If you work for a living, there is a good chance that you need the income you bring in to maintain your standard of living. Unfortunately, if you have to go out of work due to a non-work related accident or injury, you could be in jeopardy of losing your income. What will happen to you and your family then? Disability insurance can help to cushion this blow. Although it may not replace all of your income, it may just be what you need to keep a roof over your head and your utilities on.
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Making the decision to file for divorce can be a difficult one and is not one that people take lightly. If you feel that your marriage cannot be saved, you may be considering a divorce. However, if you are in the military, or your spouse is, divorce may be slightly different for you than for other people. Getting answers to the questions you have will help you to better understand the next steps you will face in making a decision and filing, if that is what you decide to do.
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One thing that many people are unaware of when it comes to receiving worker's compensation benefits is that they may be assigned a nurse case manager. If you are receiving worker's comp or expect to in the future, it's important that you understand as much as possible about the role of your nurse case manager, who he or she works for, and how to handle conflicts if they arise. Here's what you need to know.
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As a parent, you love your teen and want to protect them, but sometimes that can mean protecting them from themselves. In an age where technology can blur the lines between right and wrong, it can be difficult to make sure your teenager is staying out of trouble, but some teenage behavior can be more than just troublesome; it could land your teen in jail. Here's what every parent and their teens need to know about the criminal consequences of some bad teenage behaviors.
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