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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.

Learn What To Do If Drugs Are Found In Your Car During A Traffic Stop

Posted on 11 December 2017

If you are pulled over for a traffic violation and an officer searches your car, it is important to stay calm. If you had friends in the car that you knew had drugs in the car, do not say anything. When the officer finds drugs, do not claim that they are yours, even if the officer says that he or she will charge you with possession of the drugs. You should never admit to doing something that you did not do. [Read More]

3 Tips For Filing A Successful Workers' Compensation Claim

Posted on 5 November 2017

Each time you enter the workplace, there is the possibility that you could sustain a severe injury. A work-related injury could compromise your ability to earn a living, leaving you without access to the financial support you need to maintain your quality of life. Filing a workers' comp claim following a serious injury could be a simple and effective way to ensure you have financial help as you recover. Here are three tips that you can use when filing your claim to ensure that it is a successful one: [Read More]

Getting Those Annoying Bill Collectors Off Your Back

Posted on 12 October 2017

When you are virtually drowning in debt, you are likely being harassed by bill collectors on a constant basis. Even though there are rules about when they can call and where, even those that follow the rules are aggressive and unrelenting. Once your debts age into certain categories, the actions that follow can make your life total chaos. You can put a full stop to most collection activities with a chapter 7 bankruptcy filing, so read on to learn more about the magic of the automatic stop. [Read More]

Why Your Testimony May Not Help Your DUI Case

Posted on 20 September 2017

Testifying in your DUI (driving under the influence) trial isn't always beneficial. In fact, there are circumstances in which it can actually hurt your case. Here are four examples of situations in which it might be best not to testify in your DUI trial: You Have a Criminal History Getting on the stand is dangerous if you have a criminal history because the prosecutor will latch onto your past crimes to hurt your case. [Read More]