After getting into a car accident, you should expect to receive a letter of demand from the other parties involved. The letter of demand is basically a legal document from anyone else involved or their car insurance company requesting payment from you for your part in the accident. While a letter of demand is generally quite straightforward, here are 3 things you need to know about it. You Need to Reply
16 August 2016
If you have some old debts that have gone unpaid, you probably know what it is like dealing with debt collectors. However, what you may not know is that some collectors are going against what the law allows them to do. Harassment is not something that is within their rights, so it is important to know how to deal with them properly and how to know when they should be reported.
12 August 2016
If you or someone you know was injured due to an act of negligence, you might be able to file a claim against them to get benefits owed to you. These types of claims are often medical negligence claims, where a doctor or surgeon made a mistake and caused pain and suffering, more severe medical situation, or mental anguish. Here are some of the different stages involved in going through a negligence claim.
11 August 2016
Some defendants face a situation where they know that they need to plead guilty to a crime, but that pleading guilty to a crime could seriously harm their ability to earn money and participate in activities such as attending their child's school. Here are some ways that you can get crimes not recorded on your police record, or removed from your record afterwards. Minor offences If you have committed a minor offence then the defence lawyer can request that you get a spent conviction (no conviction recorded) at the time of sentencing.
4 August 2016
For many Australians the family home is one of their most valuable assets. That is why it is very important to correctly account for your intentions with the family home when you write up your will. The exact format will depend on which beneficiaries you wish to benefit from the will. Your spouse The simplest situation is one where your spouse will continue to live in the house after you pass.
3 August 2016
Most companies are required to hold a workers' compensation policy to protect their employees in the event of an injury or illness. While this should mean you have no problems with filling a claim and getting benefits for your work-related injury, it doesn't always work out that way. Here are some different situations that call for you to have a lawyer help you with your workers' compensation case. Your First Claim Was Denied
3 August 2016
Shark attacks are relatively rare in Australia, which is good news because these incidents often result in terrible injuries. If you survive a shark attack, you could face a life-changing injury, so you may want to know if it's possible to file a personal injury lawsuit. Learn how personal injury liability law applies in Australia, and find out why this wouldn't necessarily apply following a shark attack. The basics of personal injury liability
1 August 2016
It's never an easy time when a marriage breaks down. In some cases, you might no longer be in contact with your partner, and this can complicate matters when you actually file for divorce. As an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you can only apply for divorce 12 months (and one day) after you decided to separate with no tangible plans to resume the relationship. You file your divorce with your closest Federal Circuit Court.
25 July 2016
After you've been injured in an accident, you may want to consider filing a claim for reimbursement for your injuries and, if your property loss was greater than your insurance coverage, for your property damage as well. It's good to hire a motor vehicle accident lawyer in particular, versus just a general attorney or someone with another type of specialty. Note a few questions that you might have about hiring such an attorney and then be sure to discuss your case with such a lawyer to get more specific information about a claim you might have.
18 July 2016