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What To Do When a Prescription Drug Causes Injury or Illness
Posted on October 23rd, 2020 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Personal Injury Lawyer When you go to the doctor and he or she prescribes a certain medication, you generally expect the medication to help your condition. What happens when the medication causes your condition to get worse, or causes a new injury or illness all together? Depending on the circumstances, you may be entitled to […]
Rebuilding Your Credit After Bankruptcy
Posted on October 23rd, 2020 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Bankruptcy Lawyer Filing for bankruptcy can leave you with very few possessions and without a clear way forward. Once your debt is settled, you are no longer responsible for paying it, but in exchange, you are essentially having to start your financial life over. To make this new phase even more daunting, filing for bankruptcy […]
What to Do When Seemingly Nobody Is at Fault for Your Accident
Posted on October 20th, 2020 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Personal Injury Lawyer When you are injured, you’ll often file a claim with the responsible party’s insurance company, and may even sue the responsible party. These actions help you obtain compensation so you can get your medical bills paid. What should you do when it appears that no one is at fault for your accident? […]
Elder Abuse: Is it Time to Call the Ombudsman?
Posted on October 19th, 2020 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Personal Injury Lawyer An ombudsman is a part of the ombudsman program. This is a person who advocates for seniors’ rights in nursing homes, because seniors are considered a vulnerable part of the population. If you suspect nursing home abuse, when should you contact the ombudsman? You Complained to the Management of the Facility You […]
Attempted Criminal Charges
Posted on October 16th, 2020 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
When an individual is charged with an attempt this means that they attempted to commit a criminal offense. Although the attempt was not successful you can still be seen as responsible for that attempt in anything that attempt and I have a lead soon. The laws for attempted charges vary from state to state so […]
Tips for Rebuilding Credit After a Bankruptcy Filing
Posted on October 11th, 2020 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
One of the biggest concerns people who file for bankruptcy have is the impact it will have on their credit score and how they will rebuild their credit. The typical bankruptcy will remain on a person’s credit score from 7-10 years. However, a bankruptcy lawyer will share that the process of rebuilding credit doesn’t start […]
The Role of Expert Witnesses in a Truck Accident Case
Posted on October 3rd, 2020 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Personal Injury Lawyer After an accident with a semi-truck, there are two types of witnesses who may be involved in the case: Those who saw what happened firsthand and those who can analyze and interpret crash data for the benefit of the court. The latter are called expert witnesses. Although they did not see what […]
Maintenance Awards During and After Divorce
Posted on October 1st, 2020 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Divorce Lawyer Spousal support, also known as maintenance or alimony, is monetary assistance awarded by the court to one spouse in a divorce proceeding. In some cases, such support can be very important in ensuring one spouse does not suffer unduly during and after the divorce proceedings. There are two types of alimony; temporary or […]
What to Expect From a Meeting with a Faulty Product Injury Lawyer
Posted on October 1st, 2020 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Product defect claims occur when a person suffers an injury due to a defective product. If you think you may have a claim, then you probably have planned for a consultation with your lawyer. The following is what you need to expect during your appointment. Your Lawyer Will Ask About Your Injury In personal injury […]
The Different Types of Bankruptcy Explained
Posted on September 30th, 2020 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Bankruptcy Lawyer When discussing bankruptcy, two terms come up a lot: Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy. These are the two primary ways someone can file for bankruptcy, and they are not interchangeable. It is extremely important to understand the distinctions between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy before you file; you will determine how […]