Enrolling an elderly person in a nursing home is usually a last resort when you realize the individual can no longer take care of themselves. However, in some unfortunate events, a person enrolled in a nursing home can be subjected to various forms of abuse such as negligence or physical and emotional abuse.
Such abuse is frowned upon by the law. Therefore, you or the abused person is entitled to sue the nursing home for compensation.
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If you've been injured in a violent assault, a personal injury lawyer can help you recover the damages you need to heal your body, mind, spirit, and/or property.
Here are some of the ways that personal injury lawyers help victims of assault.
Pinning the Perpetrator
Many assault cases involve both civil and criminal proceedings. However, even if a perpetrator is found guilty in criminal court, it doesn't always mean that you'll receive the financial restitution you need to recover from your trauma.
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When going through a divorce, you might want to keep the home for the sake of your children. However, there are some cases where a family law attorney might advise against this, and trying to keep your home might actually be bad for you and your children.
Why You Might Want to Keep Your Home
Moving into a new home with your children can be difficult because your kids will be in a different environment and it doesn't matter what age your children are.
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When you file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, many of your assets will be liquidated to pay down your debts. Then, any debts that are left behind will be discharged. However, there are also some assets that will be exempt from liquidation. If you have been planning for your retirement, you might wonder how your bankruptcy will affect your retirement accounts and investments.
The Liquidation of Your Assets
A trustee is responsible for liquidating your assets.
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If you get into a car accident, you have to come up with a gameplan that will help you to take care of yourself afterward. You might spend some time in the hospital or out of work. You will definitely need to get some work done on your car, or maybe even replace the car altogether. Getting medical care and the help of a car accident lawyer will help you out when you need to push forward after an auto wreck.
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