Archive for March 2021
When to Use a Codicil Instead of Rewriting Your Will
Experienced estate planning attorneys help you choose and create the correct documents. Wills are generally used to appoint the executor of your estate, choose the guardians for any minor children, and dictate which people and organizations will receive your assets when you’re gone. Effective estate planning helps minimize the need for probate and the amount…
Read MoreCan You Collect Workers’ Compensation for a COVID Vaccine Injury?
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread (nearly 500,000 Americans have died), there is some hope for the future. Several vaccines have been approved by the FDA to help prevent the disease. More vaccines are being developed. Booster shots to help prevent serious health consequences from the mutations and variants of COVID-19 are also being…
Read MoreWho Pays My Bills If I Get Hurt in a Crash in a Rental Car?
There are many reasons people rent a car. Anyone who rents a car needs to think through what happens if they get into a wreck while driving their rental vehicle: Does the rental company have its own liability insurance? Does the driver’s liability insurance pay for any damages? Will the rental car company’s insurance pay…
Read MoreTraumatic Brain Injuries Cause Anxiety and Depression
Every injury has serious physical consequences. Some injuries, like traumatic brain injuries, are more devastating than others because they affect a victim’s emotional well-being long-term in addition to his or her physical and cognitive abilities. Depression and anxiety are two common effects of a brain injury. Depression is considered a mood disorder, characterized by “severe…
Read MoreWhat Is the Liability of a Broker in a Trucking Accident?
The main job of a trucking/freight broker is to help a shipper find someone who has the skills to transport the load. The broker works connects the shipper with the company that hauls the load. The broker should monitor the delivery, so the shipper (the company with the responsibility for sending the load) is informed…
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