When you head to the grocery store, you plan on buying food for the week, but a slippery or damaged floor can cause a nasty fall. If you are involved in a slip and fall accident at the grocery store, you may be entitled to a settlement from the store’s insurance company. But the size of the settlement, or whether you are awarded a settlement at all, can depend on how you react after the fall.…
Read More »If you have been or are about to be charged with a crime and are not confident about your ability to beat the charges in court, you may have the option of a plea bargain depending on the charges and the state you’re in. A plea bargain does mean you’ll have to plead guilty to something, which can be a depressing thought if you were hoping to be found completely not guilty.…
Read More »Divorce is a big life-changer, and the ability to revert back to your maiden name is one of the many changes made possible with the divorce petition. Not every woman takes their husband’s last name when they marry, of course, but for those who do this option presents a legal vehicle to carry out a symbolic gesture of change. Changing your name can mean a tedious and time-consuming task has been added to your to-do list, however.…
Read More »