Personal injury laws cover a wide spectrum of accidents and injuries, where someone gets injured because of the fault of other people. In such cases, it is the legal right of the victim to file a compensation lawsuit against the person responsible for his/her injuries and the resulting financial, personal, and psychological losses.
The Cost of Medical Malpractice Insurance in Different States
July 17, 2010 By
The cost of medical malpractice insurance is rising rapidly with every passing year. However, the actual cost still varies dramatically from one state to another. That is the reason many doctors these days are shifting to states where the costs are comparatively very low as compared to what they are currently paying. There are several factors responsible for this dramatic variation, such as the potential of lawsuits with the specific branches of medicine within that state.
2010 Census – Some Key Points to Note for US Immigrants
July 17, 2010 By
Everyone who is at least 18 years old and is residing in the United States of America is going to be counted in the 2010 Census, irrespective of their immigration or citizenship status. Following are some key points regarding this census that are of special interest to US immigrants.
A Simple 4-step Guide to Posting Immigration Bail Bonds
July 17, 2010 By
Immigration bail bonds are a type of bail that can be issued to those immigrants who get arrested by INS (Immigration and Neutralization Service) in order to make them eligible to avoid arrest and get released. It is up to the INS to determine the amount of the bond. The bail amount that is paid is actually an assurance that the defendant is going to show up on the hearing for legal proceedings in court or INS office on the set date.
6 Different Types of Child Adoption as Defined Under Family Laws
July 17, 2010 By
As per family laws, a child adoption is a process where a non-biological parent tries to get custody of a child. However, there can be different types of adoption, depending upon an array of factors. Following is a brief rundown on six different forms.
Equitable Distribution in Divorce Laws
July 17, 2010 By
The property that spouses acquire after their marriage is termed as marital property. There are long sections in divorce laws that deal exclusively with the equitable distribution of these properties. The idea is to make the distribution fairly where none of the parties should feel at loss. The couple is generally asked to sit together and talk about it in order to reach a mutually agreeable resolution. In case no such agreement is possible, the court gives its verdict on this issue.