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Lawyers are expensive, which is why there’s a market for paralegal services. Paralegals are trained in the law, and while they can’t give legal advice, they can assist with filing legal documents for certain matters; limiting the amount of money that you need to spend on legal services, and the time you need to spend in court. But do you know when you can use a paralegal and when you really need a lawyer? I started this blog to explore the differences between an attorney’s services and a paralegal’s services. You need to know that you’re choosing the right professional for your legal problem, and this blog can help you determine what kind of legal help you need.

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Understanding the Types of Damages Available in Personal Injury Cases
When you sue someone for personal injury, the outcome of the suit will typically be compensatory rather than punitive. Rather than having a prosecution tasked with proving that a defendant is guilty of a crime, there will instead be a plaintiff trying to prove that they have been wronged by the defendant. As a plaintiff in a personal injury case, you need to know what sort of damages you can sue for.

Your Student Loans And Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: What You Should Know
When you are struggling with your finances and in your attempts to pay your debts, you may find yourself considering filing for chapter 13 bankruptcy. However, in your attempts to get your finances back in order, you may not fully understand what to do with your federal student loans. In order to avoid making any mistakes that could cause you trouble with your bankruptcy case or your finances going forward, get to know more about your federal student loans and chapter 13 bankruptcy -- and how you can handle the situation.

Four Tips For Coping With Surprise Divorce Papers
By the time most couples file for divorce, the writing has usually been on the wall for months or even years, and neither party is truly surprised when the marriage dissolves. In some cases of long-distance relationships, infidelity or poor communication, however, you may not have even realized that divorce was on the table until your spouse serves you the papers. Your first response to such a trying moment might be to angrily call up your spouse and refuse to cooperate, but this is the worst possible move you can make.

Understanding Prescription Drug Errors & How They Can Occur
Do you trust that your pharmacist will give you the correct medication? Yes, is a common answer. But, it is always possible that the pharmacist could make a mistake. What can you do when this happens to you? When provided an incorrect prescription, for whatever reason, it is best to speak with a personal injury lawyer about ways to correct the situation. Are These Errors Common? Though the overwhelming number of pharmacy transactions proceed smoothly, errors do occur.

Navigating The Murky Waters Of Grandparent's Rights To Child Visitation
Few things are as stressful as dealing with child custody issues. So often former couples use their children as pawns in a game of trying to get back at each other - and they forget that the children are human beings with feelings and needs. Whenever a child custody battle is particularly messy before one parent wins full custody, the extended family of the other parent will sometimes be cut off from visitation.

Rethink Your Strategy With VA Disability Appeals
Being denied benefits from the Veterans Affairs (VA) disability system can be a major setback from getting the financial and medical support you need to transition to civilian life, but it isn't the end of your chances. The VA knows that there can be mistakes in the approval process and confusion on the part of the veteran, which is why the appeal policy is placed on every mailed decision or information letter (as shown in this PDF document from the VA).

How Assets May Be Concealed In A Divorce By Your Spouse
A divorce is a common case type that family lawyers deal with. The dividing of a couple's assets can be an incredibly uncomfortable and awkward part of the entire process, and it's possible that a spouse will try to hide asset so that they are not taken into consideration. Fortunately, hiring a divorce attorney will keep you one step ahead of your spouse. They are familiar with the ways that people can hide assets.

Bus Incidents And Car Accident Attorneys
Buses are a popular way to travel throughout the country. Whether you are a city bus rider or if you ride the bus to get to a long distance destination, buses are often cheaper and can be a relaxing ride. However, getting into a bus accident is scary, due to the amount of people involved and the size of the vehicle. Buses are also less prone to have seat belts for restraint during accidents.

3 Reasons A Jury Verdict Can Be Overturned
If you are facing a criminal charges in a controversial case, you will want to understand the various facets of a trial, the power of the judge, and what things can affect a jury's decision. This article will discuss the three ways a jury verdict may be overturned by a judge. 1. A juror engages in misconduct. In the 1957 version of the movie Twelve Angry Men, during a point in deliberations, the character juror 8 (Henry Fonda) reached in his pocket and brought forth a switch blade.

How To Spot An Abuser
You may think you know an abuser when you meet one, but sometimes the signs are more subtle. After all, if abusers were that obvious, no one would ever give them the opportunity to practice their abuse. If you are miserable in your relationship, however, you may be suffering from emotional abuse, or perhaps even the beginnings of physical abuse, and not realize it. It may be difficult to comprehend abuse once you are entangled with someone, so read on for the four signs that you may be in a relationship with an abuser.