Bankruptcy: Facts and Tips. Important things to know about filing for bankruptcy.
Experienced attorney Brent George speaks with Lydia Gable from Compass to answer some common questions about bankruptcy.
Insolvency Waves Red Flags Regarding Future Bankruptcy
Nobody wants to face insolvency or end up in bankruptcy court, but serious money problems can sometimes arise before you realize what's happening. While these financial terms are often related, they are definitely not the same. Recognizing insolvency as a treacherous step along the path [...]
Differences Between Personal Injury and Bodily Injury Are Crucial
You may notice people occasionally use similar words interchangeably even though they don't mean the same thing. Some individuals may call a bowl of broth with meat and vegetables a soup while others call it a stew. While they are similar, each culinary term indicates [...]
Who Pays for California Bankruptcies?
If you are exploring bankruptcy as a possible solution to your financial woes, it may surprise you that this legal remedy has a considerable price tag attached. While it may seem contradictory for the government to charge people filing fees when they are already struggling [...]
Calculating Personal Injury Damages Requires Attention to Details
When you receive personal injuries in any mishap caused by others, you may undergo medical treatments, replace lost or damaged property and miss work while you recuperate. Depending on your injuries, you may also suffer depression, physical pain and stress. While you want fair compensation [...]
Bite Victims be Aware: Dog Owners May Find Some Legal Exemptions in California’s Dog-Bite Law
Although California is among the states wielding a strict liability law with clearly specified guidelines for dog bites, be aware of several exemptions a dog owner may have if embroiled in a dog-bite controversy. Understanding the state's legal code and the way it works with [...]
With a Judgment in Hand, a Creditor Can Wreak Havoc on Your Life
A Judgment Carries the Weight of California Law When a judgment is issued in a California court of law, this legal determination spells out who won the case and the damages the losing party, called the judgment debtor, must pay. The concept is officially defined [...]
Facts To Know About California Premises Liability Cases
Unfortunately, personal injuries can occur just about anywhere in our beautiful state. While the most common personal injury lawsuits stem from motor vehicle accidents, many other incidents resulting in personal harm involve a legal term known as premises liability. The Concept of Premises Liability When [...]
Should You Accept a Personal Injury Settlement or Pursue a Trial in Court?
Deciding whether to accept an out-of-court settlement for personal injury compensation or take the case to court can seem like a quiz show where you risk what you've already won in the hope of getting more. Understanding the personal injury settlement process and what's involved [...]
Know Your Passenger Rights Before Using a Rideshare Vehicle
Since Uber started up in 2009 and Lyft launched approximately two years later, these rideshare companies have grown at an astounding speed. In the United States, 36% of its citizens have used a ridesharing app at least once. You may wonder how this transportation development [...]
