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Any American citizen would find it difficult to think of a symbol that’s more inspiring or iconic than our own American flag.... Read more »

36 Die Every Single Day!

The statistics on drinking and driving still show that a lot of people still do not get it. Drinking and driving ramps up the possibility of having a traffic accident where someone may die. People die at the hands of a person who has been drinking alcohol to the tune of 36 people every single day.

With so many debt management companies offering a myriad of solutions to your money problems, it can be confusing to say the least. A Debt Relief Order (DRO) or Bankruptcy will remove your power to make decisions about your finance. Any sort of debt management that removes power from the debtor is not an advisable method of clearing debt. If you can arran... Read more »

Banks are notorious for doing what they want, while leaving the small person to suffer if they do anything similar. Simply put, they’re ruthless businesses who are after your money – not ideal in a time when we’re all trying to save and cut back. So, here’s how to avoid being ripped off by them.

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Drunk driving charges were once considered a relatively minor offense, unless someone was injured because of it. Today, however, DUI charges carry severe legal ramifications, including possible j... Read more »

Is the government our friend or our foe? In a free democratic society, we should at least be in a fairly neutral position in regards to our government. Certainly, we shouldn't fear that our government is trying to keep information from us, send us to jail on trumped-up charges or kill us.

But the fact is that as the saying tell... Read more »

Accidents are a daily occurrence. If you have been hurt and have decided to sue the responsible party, there are certain things you should understand to keep things right on track. Personal injuries can be financially devastating and as cost of medical services continue to rise, it is more important than ever to figure out how to handle such misfortunes e... Read more »

Although the California Penal Code provides a relatively straightforward definition of and sentence for robbery, there are multiple factors that can extend your sentence.  If you're facing a robbery char... Read more »

It might be a bruise, whiplash, or more serious; but, at what point is it time to get an attorney? There are some popular rules of thumb to know when to hire the case on your own, such as if your injury is a soft tissue injury or the value of the case is less than 5000 dollars. However, we’ve put together a list of five major variables that can determine ... Read more »

You expect to be paid for all of the hours you worked at your job for the week. And you should be. You worked hard during that time and made sure to fulfill your responsibilities. So when payday comes you expect to be paid in full and the balance is exactly what you calculated the day before.

Now imagine that some weeks were so... Read more »

When parents separate, they will normally need to come to an arrangement regarding child maintenance. This guide sets out the basics of what they need to know.

When is child maintenance required?

Child maintenance is normally payable by the parent who is not looking after the childre... Read more »

Ending a marriage is a difficult, emotional and life-changing decision that requires deep consideration. It not a decision to make lightly, it is not something that can be easily undone.  Other than the emotional effects of divorce, the financial implications also needs to be considered.

The cost of the average divorce in ... Read more »

If you need to buy something and you don’t have the available funds to buy it, you may need a loan. There are different types of loan available ranging from same day loans for small amounts to large loans that are used to make very large purchases with. Most of the time you should have little difficulty in finding the loan that you need but for the loan t... Read more »

Having a contract lawyer to call up whenever things start to go out of control in the office can come in really handy, especially that such firms are always into no-nonsense business. But having one contact doesn’t necessarily have t... Read more »

Despite the fact that car crime figures are falling, many thousands of people every year will fall victim to car crime. Advances in technology means that actually stealing a car is becoming harder than ever and gadgets like immobilisers and new ignition systems are making the thieves’ job harder. Having your car stolen may be less of a worry, but knowing ... Read more »

With cuts to legal aid now in force many people are having to face the fact that they just can’t afford solicitor’s fees. Thousands of people across the country are now no longer eligible for help, meaning that if they need to take a case involving family law, immigration or employment to court, they’ll have to look at other options.

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Are you planning to go Pro Se during your divorce proceedings? If so, think again. A divorce is tough on not only the spouses but also on their immediately family members, friends, and even jobs and colleagues at work. In this situation, you need all the help you can get to live a more peaceful life afterwards. This is why a family lawyer is necessary. He... Read more »

Whether one likes it or not, accident happens and  we tend to get high-strung or confused with events and end up getting short changed during accident claims. One of the common mistakes that people do when accidents happen is to settle payments or agreements with the person involved without looking into the long-term effects of such accident.<... Read more »

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