If you own an auto body shop in the state of New York, you need to make sure that your shop complies with all the environmental laws in your state. You need to schedule a consultation with an environmental lawyer so that you can walk through how your business is set up and make sure that you are following all the environmental laws in New York. A lawyer can help you document the steps you are taking to follow the environmental laws in your state and can help you complete and submit an Environmental Report Form.…
If you and your spouse have decided to get a divorce, then you are both going to need a lawyer who will help you to reach a settlement agreement that works out for you. If you don’t hire a lawyer, there is a chance that the settlement that is reached in your divorce is not one that you feel is fair and right for yourself. However, hiring a divorce lawyer may be overwhelming for you, especially if you feel that it is too expensive.…
The application process for collecting Social Security disability benefits can be a confusing one. Knowing how to tell if you are eligible for Social Security disability can help you get started on the path to collecting your benefits. To find out more about qualifying medical conditions and whether or not your condition falls into this category, you’ll need to know about Social Security Administration’s Blue Book.
What is the Blue Book?…
Just before you finish the escrow process and before your home is officially sold, you’ll need to fill out a form called the seller’s disclosure. The seller’s disclosure lists any information that you have about the property and includes questions regarding the state of the property, such as whether or not it has ever been flooded or whether it presently contains asbestos.
Here are three things you should know about the disclosure to get it done quickly and correctly.…
Being involved in a car accident isn’t exactly the most pleasant experience around. It can cause a lot of pain and suffering, not to mention medical and car repair bills. If you were involved in an accident, you are probably trying to figure out what to do next. It can be a very confusing time for you. However, it is also a time where you don’t want to fall prey to some of the common mistakes made by others in your situation.…
If you recently ate at a restaurant and got sick due to food poisoning, you may be considering your legal options to receive compensation for your damages. It’s possible that you had a trip to the emergency room, lost wages, and some out of pocket expenses due to the recovery process. Before you decide to get an attorney and take the restaurant to court, ask yourself these two questions.
Will It Be Worth It To Sue?…
Getting pulled over for a suspected DUI can be very serious. Although it seems that people in the media are constantly getting DUI charges with little consequences, this is not the case in the real world. The courts come down pretty hard on people who have DUI charges, which is why it is so important that you drink and drive responsibly. Here are a couple things you should know about being pulled over for a DUI.…
If you’re disabled, you’re probably already struggling with a reduced income. Trying to pay your rent, utilities, and basic necessities can be difficult enough without adding things like student loans into the picture. Will your student loans be forgiven if your Social Security disability claim is approved? The short answer is: “Probably.” However, forgiveness isn’t automatic. This is what you can do and how your attorney can help you.
First, Avoid Default (Or Get Out Of It)…
If you are injured by a defective product, then you can submit a product liability claim against the party whose negligence lead to the injury. Most people know this. However, do you know that there are various forms product liability claims? Knowing this will help you to identify all the parties liable for your injury, and potentially maximize your claim. Here are the three common forms of product liability claims:…
Whether you recently started a new business or have been your own boss for years, you’ve invested a lot of time, money, and personal effort in your company and product. Seeing your own designs or ideas being used by your competitors can feel like a literal punch in the gut. If you haven’t licensed or patented these products, do you have any legal recourse? Read on to learn more about fair use and what you can do if you want to stop someone else from profiting from your hard work.…
