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Workplace Injuries: What If No One Saw Your Accident?
In many cases, when a workplace injury occurs there is typically another person nearby who witnesses the accident. At the very least, someone may be close enough to provide assistance immediately afterward even if they did not see the accident happen. However, there are times when an employee gets hurt at work and no one is there to witness it. You may wonder if you will be eligible for worker's compensation benefits if no one saw you get hurt.

Factors That Determine Child Custody Jurisdiction
For a court to rule on a child custody issue, the court must have jurisdiction over the child. Below are the major factors, as outlined in the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA), which determine which state has jurisdiction over a child. Home State Priority is usually given to the child's home state.  If the child is at least six months old, then the child's home state is the state where they have been living for the last six months prior to the instigation of the legal action (custody issue).

How To Defend Yourself From A Sexual Assault Claim
Getting accused of sexual assault or any other kind of sexually related crime can really turn your entire world upside down. This could be terrible for you if you know for sure that did not do what you are being accused of. If this sounds like your situation, you will need a criminal law attorney who can provide you with a proper defense. Here are some of the ways you can defend yourself from a sexual assault claim.

Three Types Of Elliptical Trainer Problems That Could Result In Injury
Using an elliptical trainer at your local gym can provide a quality workout that helps you to burn fat, build muscle, and work toward the fit physique that you dream about. If you're dedicated to using this machine regularly, you'll likely be familiar with how to do so safely. However, there's always a risk of an injury while you're using an elliptical machine, and while a misstep or fatigue on your part could be the catalyst for the injury, it's also possible that a defect in the machine could be to blame.

What About Your Pain And Suffering?
Being compensated after a car accident can mean being paid for a variety of damages. One of the least understood of those damages is probably pain and suffering. Accident victims naturally wonder how anyone could put a price tag on how much pain they've suffered as a result of a careless driver. For the answer and some tips on making sure you get all you deserve for your pain and suffering, read on.

Why Jury Selection Is So Important For Your Criminal Trial
As you face criminal charges and elect to go through a trial instead of admitting guilt or accepting a plea bargain, you will reach the date when jury selection begins. Jury selection is vital for any criminal trial, and it is something that your lawyer will be very selective with. Here are the reasons jury selection is so important for your trial, as well as some information about how your lawyer chooses jurors for your case.

Three Things You Should Do If Your Workers' Compensation Is Denied
If your workers' compensation claim is denied, it may have come as a surprise to you. The most important thing to understand is that you have a right to an appeal. However, there are a few steps you need to take before you attempt an appeal. The following are the most important things you should do. Read the letter that denies your claim You will receive a letter from the insurance company stating the reason your compensation claim has been denied.

Don't Let Laser Eye Surgery Lead To A Traffic Ticket
If you've worn glasses for a long time, you might finally be ready to correct your vision through laser eye surgery. Getting this procedure means that you'll no longer have to wear glasses, which you'll likely find to be liberating. Getting a traffic ticket in the wake of your laser eye surgery might be the last thing that you expect to happen, but this is possible. If you've worn glasses, your driver's license will state that you require corrective lenses to drive.

Here's How A Probate Lawyer Can Help You Execute Your Loved One's Will
Dealing with the loss of a loved one is hard enough without having to face the stress of executing their will. However, someone has to do the job, and if your loved one appointed you as their executor then you likely want to do all you can to make sure that you don't let them down. Here is how a probate lawyer can help you execute your loved one's will and make the process less stressful on you overall:

2 Reasons To Hire A Process Server
In a lawsuit, it's important that everyone involved knows that there is a lawsuit and what they need to do in order to make sure that they are in court so that they can deal with the lawsuit. One way to make sure that happens is to have a process server get involved in the lawsuit. What does a process server do? Process Server Basically, a process server delivers legal papers to people involved in a lawsuit of some kind.

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My parents never wanted to talk about what would happen to their estate after they died, and we kids didn't exactly push them – we didn't want to think about them dying either. That was a big mistake though. When they eventually did pass away, and we were faced with a mess. Nothing was planned or allocated, and sorting it all out took forever and led to some heated arguments and hard feelings. I started a blog about estate planning to help other families avoid nightmares like ours. Death doesn't have to result in squabbling family members and court proceedings. All you have to do is plan ahead. I hope to use this blog to help you learn more.

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