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Beating the Bankruptcy Blues

I didn’t mean for my debt to get out of control. It happened so gradually that I barely noticed it at first, and by the time I understood what was happening to my finances, it was too late to do anything to stop it. I was trying to start a small business, and I thought that I had enough of a cushion to fall back on. I was wrong. The smartest move that I made was hiring a bankruptcy attorney to help me file for bankruptcy and get out of debt. He really helped me. He made sure that I filed the right bankruptcy chapter and completed all of the correct paperwork, and helped me find credit couseling courses so that I could get back on the right track and stay out of debt. This blog about bankruptcy is meant to help others that find themselves in the same situation.

Hoverboards - Did You Place A Hazard Under Your Tree?

Posted on 28 December 2015

As the holidays are winding down, there may be a hazard in your home that you did not even anticipate. This hazard could possibly be one of the many toys your child received during this holiday season. In 2014, approximately 251,800 toy-related injuries were severe enough to warrant treatment in an Emergency room in this country. The toys that were associated with the most injuries in children under the age of 15 were non-motorized scooters, so what will happen when one of the hottest toys of the season is a self-balancing two-wheeled board? [Read More]

Why Would A Malpractice Lawyer Decline Taking A Case?

Posted on 11 December 2015

If you were injured during a medical procedure that resulted in lifelong health problems, you may want to talk to a medical malpractice lawyer to see what you can do about this. After hearing your story, the lawyer might decline accepting it. If this happens, don't give up; you should seek a second opinion from another lawyer. Here are some of the common reasons medical malpractice lawyers decline cases so that you can be prepared to overcome them. [Read More]

Birth Injury And Medical Malpractice: Dealing With Cerebral Palsy

Posted on 6 November 2015

Discovering that you are pregnant is often a joyous time, but it can also lead to feelings of anxiety as you wish for a healthy baby, which includes a healthy delivery. Although the risk is relatively small, birth injuries can and do occur. In the U.S. alone, approximately 28,000 birth injuries occur each year, some of which can lead to cerebral palsy. Fortunately, knowing how to handle cerebral palsy caused by a birth injury can help you better provide for your child. [Read More]

3 Ways to Protect Yourself from Debt Your Ex Owes During Your Divorce

Posted on 1 October 2015

One messy part of a divorce involves the division of debts. Once you agree as to how to settle the debt, you may each become responsible for certain debts, even if the debts are in both names. The problem with this is that if your ex does not pay the debts he or she is liable for, the creditors can come after you for it. This can put you in a bad position and can harm your credit, but there are steps you can take that may help prevent this from happening. [Read More]