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Takata, one of the world’s largest airbag suppliers, is settling for $1 billion after pleading guilty to distributing defective and fatal airbags. Even with a minor fender-bender, these airbags can explode and fire bits of shrapnel into the cabin. These airbags have been the cause of at least 17 known deaths...
Read More Continue ReadingEstate Planning – Protecting Your Assets One of the issues that is often overlooked in the estate planning process is the protection of assets from third parties. Most of the effort in estate planning is around making sure that the right heir gets the right asset at the right time....
Read More Continue ReadingHitting a pedestrian Pedestrian accidents happen every day. In highly dense areas, all it takes is a moment of distraction to accidentally cause serious injury and damage. If you have struck a pedestrian on the road, you may find yourself in shock and at a loss for what to do....
Read More Continue ReadingBeing a victim of an accident makes a person aware that life sometimes throws hard curveballs, rather than softballs. Once securing compensation, a person’s mind logically turns to preserving the money. Clients who have received personal injury awards which are also concerned with asset protection will often ask, “Can I...
Read More Continue ReadingWhat’s the Difference Between Payable on Death and Transfer on Death? When it comes to personal assets there are different types of ownership. After a person passes away, how those assets are distributed to their heirs depends entirely on the form of ownership. Unless certain arrangements are made beforehand, most...
Read More Continue ReadingNegligent Slip and Fall Case at Your Apartment: Is this Grounds to Terminate a Lease? Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere, often including apartment buildings or the units themselves. In such instances, it’s important for landlords to understand the potential fallout. First off, negligence is almost always necessary for...
Read More Continue ReadingWill a Personal Injury Settlement Be Considered a Marital Asset? For most people, divorce is a difficult experience, emotionally and financially. In addition, dissolving a marriage can be more complicated when the couple has assets that are somewhat difficult to divide fairly. A personal injury settlement is a good example...
Read More Continue ReadingDoctor be Sued for Pain and Suffering? Medical professionals are required by law to uphold an appropriate standard of care as outlined by the laws in the state in which they practice medicine. While the vast majority of doctors accomplish this goal, some fail to do so and a patient...
Read More Continue ReadingSlip and Fall Homeowners Insurance When looking for free legal advice online, it’s important to remember the laws on premises liability vary by state — even though each will hold a property owner responsible for the safety of their premises — so seeking the help of an attorney is still...
Read More Continue ReadingWill My Children’s Trusts Be Affected By My Divorce A living trust is used to avoid probate and guardianship, as a living trust attorney relies on can explain. If children are the desired beneficiaries then provisions can be made to direct the assets to them upon your death. Because these...
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