Work Injuries in Iowa- Common Questions and Answers Revealed
Posted on November 13, 2008 - Filed Under Law | Leave a Comment
This article answers common questions that Iowans’ hurt at work have and provides injured workers in Iowa with some basic information about their rights under Iowa’s workers’ compensation laws, including what benefits they should receive.
We hear many common questions from our clients about Iowa’s sometimes complex workers’ compensation laws. Here are some frequently asked questions and their answers. Please keep in mind that every case is different and these questions and their answers assume that the injuries are considered work related.
Read More..>>Credit Card Statute of Limitations in Pennsylvania
Posted on November 9, 2008 - Filed Under Law | Leave a Comment
Generally speaking, the Statute of Limitations for Credit Card debt in Pennsylvania is four (4) years. The bigger question is “When does the Statute begin to run”?
Credit Card collection lawsuits are on the rise across the country. We especially notice the increase in claims here in Pennsylvania based upon the volume of phone calls and emails that I receive on this topic.
One of the biggest questions that I receive is “What is the Statute of Limitations for Credit Card Debt”? The quick and easy answer is four (4) years. (Unless the contract is under Seal, which makes the SOL 20 years. Most Credit Card contracts are not under Seal).
Read More..>>Why the K1 Visa is a Better Option for Thai Girlfriends or Fiancées than the Tourist Visa
Posted on November 3, 2008 - Filed Under Law | Leave a Comment
This article looks at the dangers of using a tourist visa when taking a Thai prospective marriage partner to the US.
So you have found a great girl in Thailand and you are looking at bringing her to the United States. A good deal of false information circulates about the US tourist visa. This article is designed to shed light on US Visas from Thailand.
The Tourist Visa for your Thai Fiancee
Read More..>>Two Main Types of Bankruptcy Cases
Posted on November 2, 2008 - Filed Under Law | Leave a Comment
There are two main types of bankruptcy cases. This article explores that information.
There’s two types of bankruptcies; there’s the chapter 7 bankruptcy which gives you a fresh start, and the chapter 13 which allows you to pay back a portion of your debt, sometimes 100 percent, sometimes as low as 10 percent, within three to five years.
Read More..>>Halloween Safety Tips for Parents and Children
Posted on November 2, 2008 - Filed Under Law | Leave a Comment
This article is designed to help parents and caregivers develop safe plans and behaviors for Halloween. The tips and information within this article will help children avoid injuries and accidents while trick or treating.
As the day for trick or treating approaches, the idea of safety should be on the minds of all, especially parents of small children.
You may not know this, but the United States Department of Transportation has issued statistics, which demonstrate that the majority of fatal collisions between motor vehicles and young pedestrians (under 15 years of age) happen most frequently between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. (i.e., during trick or treating hours!)
Read More..>>Iowa Workers’ Compensation- The Basic Laws that Apply
Posted on October 24, 2008 - Filed Under Law | Leave a Comment
People hurt at work in Iowa often do not know what their basic rights are. This article provides workers injured in Iowa with some basic information about their rights under Iowa’s workers’ compensation laws, including what benefits they should receive, how their weekly check is calculated and much more.
Read More..>>Dog Bites
Posted on October 18, 2008 - Filed Under Law | Leave a Comment
Children are most vulnerable to dog bites and are least able to protect themselves when attacked. The AMA reports dog bites are the second leading cause of childhood injury, higher than playground injuries.
Children are most vulnerable to dog bites and are least able to protect themselves when attacked. The AMA reports dog bites are the second leading cause of childhood injury, higher than playground injuries. The following statistics further demonstrate the magnitude of danger posed to children:
One quarter of all homeowner claims are for dog bites (Insurance Information Institute)
77% of bites to children are facial wounds (Richard Polsky PhD. CAAB, www.dogbiteexpert.com)
Read More..>>Insurance Company Insider Secrets Revealed
Posted on October 18, 2008 - Filed Under Law | Leave a Comment
It should come as no surprise that insurance companies do not like to pay claims. They love to take your premiums and invest them in big skyscrapers. They love to have happy stockholders and report big dividends. Too many of them achieve this by focusing their efforts on minimizing claims payments, even to their own insureds.
Read More..>>Background Checks & Expungement of a San Diego California Dui / Drunk Driving Conviction
Posted on October 16, 2008 - Filed Under Law | Leave a Comment
Tips to removing a California DUI from your record, and the benefits of consulting a specialist to assist.
A San Diego California DUI / Drunk
Driving conviction or record is considered a criminal offense and as
such is a part of your criminal history. A San Diego California DUI /
Drunk Driving under California Vehicle Code Section 23152 is considered
a misdemeanor offense whereas felony San Diego California DUI / Drunk
Driving offenses under California Vehicle Code Section 23153 involve
property damage, injury/death, and/or multiple offenses. Check with a
San Diego California DUI / Drunk Driving attorney to verify. A San
Diego California DUI / Drunk Driving misdemeanor conviction is eligible
for expungement under California Penal Code Section 1203.4.
The Interview at the US Embassy in Bangkok: How to help your Thai Fiancée Prepare
Posted on October 13, 2008 - Filed Under Law | Leave a Comment
This Article explains Consular Processing and why it may be advisable to hire a competent attorney to help assist in the process
A lot of articles that talk about immigration from Thailand fail to cover what happens with the US Embassy in Bangkok. This article’s aim is to better inform those seeking to immigrate about their options and what needs to happen in order to successfully obtain a visa.
Consular Processing Attorneys: what can they do for my Thai fiancee?
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