Willful And Negligent Fetal Exposure To Environmental Toxins: What It Means Legally For You And Your Baby

What happens when personal injury cases extend beyond you to your unborn child? You will not really know how your child was affected in utero until after he or she is born. At that time, you may pursue an personal injury case on behalf of your child. Your personal injury attorney will have to prove all of the following in order to get any compensation for you and your child.

Taking A Closer Look At Common-Law Marriage From A Legal Perspective

For a myriad of reasons, two people often cohabitate without ever seeking a marriage license or legally recognized union. Even though you may not have a document proving that you are married to another person, you may spend every day of your life living as a married couple--living in the same home, sharing financial responsibilities, or even raising your children. Even though from your own personal standpoint this is perfectly your choice, this type of lifestyle can bring about some complications when the two of you go your separate ways.

Slip-And-Fall: First Steps For Your Case

Slip-and-fall accidents are potentially very damaging events, and if they happen on someone else's properly, you may be eligible to receive some compensation for your pain and suffering. After you have a slip-and-fall accident, follow the following steps to ensure you are as prepared as possible to show proof that the property owner was at fault for the accident. Write down what happened This is actually one of the most important things that you can do.

Prenuptial Agreement: Pop The Question Without Scaring Off Your Fiance

Every married couple hopes for a happily ever after, but it doesn't always work out. No one wants to think about the possibility of divorce before they marry. It seems like you don't have faith in your relationship. Prenuptials protect your best interests. If you think a prenuptial agreement is right for you and leery about bringing it up, here are some tips to discuss the subject of prenuptial agreements:

How To Avoid Being In A Motorcycle Accident

There is nothing quite like riding your motorcycle in the great outdoors. You get to enjoy the wind in your hair, and, if you're lucky, the sun beaming down on you. Unfortunately, however, weather conditions aren't always this perfect, and other things can and sometimes do go wrong, which often leads to motorcycle accidents. This isn't to say that you should give up doing what you love, but you can and should be very safe about it.

Beyond Physical And Sexual Harm: Different Ways In Which Your Partner May Abuse You

When it comes to domestic abuse, many people focus on sexual and physical violence. However, your partner may abuse you without sexually assaulting you or harming you physically in any way. There are other forms of domestic abuse that include: Emotional Abuse Somebody is emotionally abusing you if he or she is using his or her words and actions to isolate, control or frighten you. It is also known as psychological abuse, and it can take different forms.

Trucking Company Driver Records Can Help You Make Your Personal Injury Lawsuit Case

If a commercial truck driver injured you in a vehicular accident, you need to request the driver records from the trucking company. The trucking company is responsible for hiring qualified drivers and keeping detailed records on all of their drivers. Their driver records could be the key to winning your personal injury lawsuit against both the driver who hit you and the trucking company they worked for. All Drivers Need To Be Qualified

7 Reasons People Choose Legal Separation Over Divorce

Ending a marriage is a very difficult and personal decision to make. When most people think of a husband and wife "breaking up," they think of the couple getting a divorce. However, many states offer another option for couples who need to separate. This is called legal separation.  One partner simply moving out is not considered legal separation. A legal separation agreement goes through the court, and typically involves a family law attorney like those at the Law Office of Shelli Wright Johnson.