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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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Personal-Injury Claims: 3 Ways a Deposition Can Help You Cross-Examine Witnesses
Generally speaking, approximately 95% to 96% of personal-injury claims are settled before trial; however, if your attorney can't come to a reasonable compromise with the other party, or if you are unhappy with the settlement offered, you can still take the case to trial. In these situations, witness testimony is crucial, and your personal-injury attorney will want to hold a deposition in order to cross-examine the witness before the trial. Here are three ways that a deposition can help you.

Child Sports Injuries And Your Legal Options
Your child has taken up a sport through school or an extracurricular sports club and has now suffered an injury. Unfortunately, your child is just one of many that suffer from sports injuries every year. What are your legal options and what steps should you take next? Go Through Your Own Insurance First In most cases, you will need to get treatment through your own health insurance company first. If you don't have health coverage, you will need to pay out of pocket.

Help! In Florida, Can You Sue Someone for Giving You an STD?
According to floridahealthgov.com, each year there are 20 million new cases of STDs, with half of those affecting people between the ages of 15 and 24. If you are one of the statistics but were unaware that you were sexually involved with someone who had an STD, you may wonder if there is any recourse. According to Florida statutes, there may very well be. STD Crime in Florida: Sexual Intercourse

3 Questions You Shoud Ask Your Attorney After Your 3RD DUI In Florida
If you have two previous convictions for drinking while driving or similar charges and have recently been arrested for the same charge again, it is essential for you to obtain immediate and qualified legal representation. Unfortunately, the state of Florida is known to take this type of situation very seriously and you could be looking at spending some time in jail or prison. Therefore, before speaking with law enforcement or going to court, you should consider the following tips.

FAQs About Receiving Medical Treatment From A Workers' Comp Claim
A major part of workers' compensation is receiving medical care. Ideally, your employer's insurance company will cover the costs associated with your medical bills. However, this does not always happen. If you were injured on the job and need medical care, here is what you need to know.  Who Chooses the Medical Care Provider? Who has the power to select the medical care provider that treats your injuries depends on your state's laws.

What To Do When Faced With A Closing Issue
Closing means you're near the finish line, but unfortunately, just because you're closing doesn't mean the deal is sealed. There are a number of frustrating issues that can arise during this process. Even with this being said, make sure you understand that you still have legal rights. When presented with a challenge during closing, make sure you know what to do.   Title Issues Before the deal is complete, the buyer is typically required to perform a title search.

How To Know If Bankruptcy Is Right For You
There are times when people try to get out of debt on their own but are not successful. If this sounds familiar to you, it might be worthwhile to look into filing for bankruptcy. To begin this process, you should visit a lawyer that specializes in this subject, and he or she will be able to help you find out if this is the right option. When Bankruptcy Is A Good Option

Making A Fresh Start After Bankruptcy
For a bankruptcy filing to be truly successful, the entire process should be viewed in the most positive manner possible. For many, the most difficult part of the process is making the decision in the first place. It's only natural that it be difficult, since most people take their financial responsibilities seriously, but one of the main benefits of a bankruptcy filing is the ability to make a fresh start. Read on for some tips to help ensure that you make the most of an unfortunate situation and go on to achieve your financial goals.

Proving Fault In An Auto Accident: A Primer
If you wish to prove fault in an auto accident case, there are usually a number of steps and tips of which you must abide. Throughout the course of this brief guide, you will learn a bit about the process of proving fault. Police Report It is imperative that you file a police report as soon as possible. Although in some cases, immediate filing is not an option, especially if there is a medical injury involved, you should attempt to file your report as soon as you are in a state to do so.

Examples Of Sexual Harrassment
If you have been made to feel uncomfortable in the workplace, you may be wondering whether or not you have a sexual harassment case. You can use some of the examples below to determine whether or not you may be the victim of sexual harassment in the workplace. Examples of things that would be considered sexual harassment You are in the copy room and a coworker comes in and starts telling you a story about them and a person they went home with last night.