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When Can You File a Wrongful Death Claim?

When your family has lost a loved one to someone else’s actions, you may be entitled to financial compensation. A wrongful death claim is one that your family can file to recover for your own personal injuries that you suffer when your loved one has died. If someone else was to blame for their untimely […]

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Differences Between Wills and Trusts

Many attorneys advocate that clients establish trust whenever possible, as opposed to wills. You should definitely have some formal written instrument that gives instructions for the disposition of your property. What type of instrument you choose depends on your circumstances. Trusts are created when you are alive, and there are numerous types of trust arrangements. […]

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Back to School Traffic Accidents

In the last part of the summer, St John’s County roadways may have sparse traffic as families go away on vacation. That all changes when families return for the children to start school. There are more cars on the road and more dangers facing drivers. Motorists must slow down because they are sharing the road […]

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Choosing the Right Executor for Your Estate

Not everyone has the right skill set to be an executor of an estate. The executor is called upon to perform important functions in managing and selling estate property. First and foremost, the executor must be a responsible person. They should have a certain amount of financial savvy because they are handling money and property. […]

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Estate Planning in Duval County

Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of car crash injuries. Every year, over 400,000 people are injured in these accidents, with over 3,000 fatalities. No matter what Florida does to crack down on distracted driving, people will still not focus on the road. Distracted driving has always been a problem for as long […]

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Can You Trust a DIY Will?

If you have the urge to do something DIY, you should stick to a project around your home. If you try to do a will on your own using documents that you purchase on the internet, your family can end up in a difficult situation when they need legal help the most. There is a […]

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Head Injuries from Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcyclists are far more likely to suffer severe injuries in a crash. While wearing a helmet reduces the risk of severe head injury, it certainly does not eliminate it. In almost all crashes, motorcyclists are thrown from their bikes, and their heads may hit the pavement. The contact can cause serious brain injury. According to […]

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Can Another Driver Cover Your Medical Bills after a Crash?

Car accident medical bills can be considerable. Even a trip to the emergency room can count many thousands of dollars without any further treatment. If you have health insurance, you may have copayments and deductibles that could take plenty of money out of your pocket that you may not have. If you can prove that […]

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Requirements for a Valid Last Will and Testament

The will is a critical legal document that dictates how your property is to be divided upon your death. In order for it to be valid, a will must strictly meet requirements. If not, the will can be declared invalid, and a court would get involved in distributing your property. Here are the requirements for […]

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The Costs of a Catastrophic Injury

A catastrophic injury will stay with you for the rest of your life. While you may be facing an avalanche of costs in the short term, you should also focus on your long-term damages. Most of all, you should hire an attorney to fight for you to get top dollar for your injuries. The most […]

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Overview of Living Trusts

While every lawyer tells you that you need a will, they can lead to some legal issues. You could end up facing litigation and delays in the probate process. There is another way to transfer your property while you are still alive that can keep your estate out of probate, called living trusts. It is […]

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Call a Lawyer Right Away after a Truck Crash

Truck accidents are unlike any other kind of personal injury. They require much investigation of the accident, and their damage awards tend to be higher. However, this means that they need more work than the average personal injury case that needs to be done under tight timeframes. You cannot delay in calling a truck accident […]

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