If you have had been injured or had an accident in the last three years that was not your fault, you could claim compensation with the help of a specialist no win no fee solicitor. A no win no fee agreement (also known as a conditional fee agreement) could help you in a number of ways:1. 'No win no fee' agreements can allow those who have been put off claiming for compensation because of financial worries to pursue the settlement they deserve for...more
Every active attorney in the state must complete requirements for Texas Continuing Legal Courses in Education, and there are many different rules, regulations and guidelines that have to be followed in order for the process to be completed correctly. There is a minimum of 15 hours that need to be completed during each compliance year, and out of those 15 hours, at least ten have to be earned in the form of seminars or formal courses. Five of...more
1.Pay your mortgage, and pay it on time. That may sound like a ridiculously obvious tip, but many people do not realize what a powerful impact being just one month behind has on your credit rating. One missed payment will not cause foreclosure, but it may well cause you to dig a hole you will have difficulty climbing out of later. 2.Contact your lender immediately if you anticipate missing a payment. Given the steadily rising rate of foreclosure in the United States, many financial institutions have implemented policies and/or programs to grant struggling homeowners a little leniency. These include:Loan Modification RefinancingDebt ForgivenessRepayment PlansForbearance 3.If you cannot keep up with your mortgage and cannot work out a plan of action with your bank, you will need to sell your house. Unfortunately, the real estate market in most areas has deflated to the point that your house may no longer even be worth what you owe on it. If this is the case, and you cannot afford to absorb the loss, you will need to consider a short sale. This is when the lender agrees to accept a lower offer for the sale of your home, but with a list of contingencies. Short sales, loan...more
For many people this might be the first time that they have had to contact a solicitor. It is fair to say that the press often given to solicitors is not very positive, so if you find yourself in this position what will really happen? Will you have to pay for your intitial contact, if so how much? Will you have to visit the solicitor in their...more
If you are a small business owner facing a large balloon payment you can not refinance or payments which are becoming increasingly less affordable, you may be considering closing your doors, filing bankruptcy, or just letting it all go. But there may be another alternative for you, which is being heavily encouraged by the government: Commercial...more
The K3 Marriage Visa was quite a sought after travel document in 2009. The K3 was designed for bi-national married couples wishing to expedite the visa process. In 2009 the K3 visa process was very similar to the K3 visa process in 2008. However, there may be changes for the K3 visa process in 2010 and this article will briefly look at the changes that couples could encounter going forward.For Thai applicants in 2009 the K3 visa process was taking approximately 8 months from initial petition submission until final decision at the United States Embassy in Bangkok. Currently, it is this author's opinion that this remains an accurate estimate of the processing time. At present, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) is estimating that it will take roughly five months to adjudicate a K-3 petition at one of the two Service Centers with appropriate jurisdiction. Those curious about the K-3 marriage visa should keep in mind that this figure does not account for the need to file an initial I-130 application. Further, this figure does not take into account the fact that the case file will be forwarded to the National Visa Center (NVC) for a security clearance before...more
Slips, trips and falls are not the only source of work-related injuries in modern industrial Britain.A recent case has highlighted the dangers of exposure to corrosive chemicals and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has drawn attention to this by...more
It is a lawful obligation of each state to keep track of the police and Criminal Records Search for future reference of the public. The state of Arizona for example has consolidated their criminal reports through the Criminal History Records where...more
My hours at work were cut about 6 months ago. I am happy to have a job but now I have fallen behind on my credit card payments. They are calling me at all hours. I am worried they will start calling my work what can bankruptcy do to help me? Once you...more
Are you worried about your workplace accident compensation? Well many people are suffering from this situation with time. These people find themselves stuck in the problem and are not able to deduce a fruitful answer to it. Accidents can occur to...more
If you're one of the lucky few in a position to purchase some of the foreclosures on the market, one of the first professionals you need to turn to is a real estate lawyer. This is especially true if buying foreclosed properties is new for you....more
Michigan "No Win, No Fee" lawyers represent victims who have been injured in an accident in Michigan under a No Fee Promise, which means "No Win, No Fees." It is a guarantee that you will not be charged any legal fees whatsoever unless a settlement...more