Archive for April, 2009

How about an overview of benefits for family members?

Free Case Evaluation From An Experienced Social Security Disability Attorney.
How about an overview of benefits for family members?
Other members of your family may be eligible for social security benefits when you collect social security retirement or disability benefits - such as:
(1) your spouse if s/he is age 62 or older
(2) your spouse if [...]

Yamaha Rhino: More & More Lawsuits Being Filed

Yamaha Rhino Lawsuit Defective Products
Yamaha Rhino: More & More Lawsuits Being Filed
Yamaha, the manufacturer of the Rhino, an all terrain vehicle (ATV), started seeing lawsuits being filed against it almost immediately after the Rhino was introduced five years ago. The number of lawsuits continues to increase as consumers continue to suffer serious injuries.
Serious injuries
Consumer [...]

What are the liability issues involved in a mold case?

Mold Case Liability Issues Injury Law
What are the liability issues involved in a mold case?
The most common “theories of liability” that an attorney would look at in a mold cases might include:
· Negligence - where the plaintiff must establish that a defendant’s (or more than one defendants’) failure to live up to a responsibility [...]

I have no property or assets to turn over to the trustee. Can I still file?

no property consumer bankruptcy
I have no property or assets to turn over to the trustee. Can I still file?
Yes. Typically most Chapter 7 cases involve individual debtors who have no assets to satisfy any portion of their creditors’ claims. These are called “no-asset” cases. In this event, the court will hold a discharge hearing, [...]

What if I license others to use my trademark?

Trademark Licenses Trademark Law Intellectual Property
What if I license others to use my trademark?
The licensor of a trademark should also require that its licensee clearly and frequently declare the license relationship on packaging and advertising materials. For example, “Manufactured by XYZ Co., under authority of ABC Co., owner of the trademark DEF.”
Read more to view [...]

What about ‘living together’ contracts for couples who do not plan to marry?



Living Together Pre Marital Agreement
What about ‘living together’ contracts for couples who do not plan to marry?
The same concerns and considerations by couples who do plan to marry and who draw up a premarital contract apply to couples who never plan to marry.
As with prenuptial agreements, safeguarding income and assets - and negotiating [...]

Violence Domestic03 - In the event of domestic violence, what should a person do?

In the event of domestic violence, what should a person do?
First and foremost, it is important for the person to get away from the aggressor. S/he should seek the assistance of a friend or a neighbor. In the event of domestic violence, immediate police assistance should be requested. Often, local police officers and sheriffs have [...]

What is a ‘legal separation?’

What is a ‘legal separation?’
The term “legal separation” is more colloquial than legal in nature. It can involve a court order declaring that a couple is no longer living together, and that all the issues concerning the marriage have been resolved (child custody, child visitation, child support, spousal support, distribution of property, attorney fees, and [...]

Yamaha’s Rhino ATV: Injuries and Deaths Continue

Yamaha Rhino Death And Injuries Defective Products
Yamaha’s Rhino ATV: Injuries and Deaths Continue
The Yamaha Rhino, an all terrain vehicle (ATV), continues to cause injuries and deaths across the nation - and many of the victims are children. The latest fatality is 8 year old Michael McCloud of Richardson, Texas.
A needless tragedy
According to news reports, [...]

Our new house had a terrible mold problem that we discovered soon after we moved in, and we had to get the problem fixed immediately. Can we recover money to compensate my family and I for the physical symptoms we suffered and for our costs to make our home livable?

New House Mold Problem Injury Law
Our new house had a terrible mold problem that we discovered soon after we moved in, and we had to get the problem fixed immediately. Can we recover money to compensate my family and I for the physical symptoms we suffered and for our costs to make our home [...]