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Years ago, victims of sexual abuse, specifically child sexual abuse had a very short window where they could come forward and pursue criminal or civil charges against an abuser. These laws made it challenging for adults who were victims of abuse as children from teachers, clubs, sports, and clergy to …

The divorce rate has hit a 50-year low, and while that’s fantastic news, it doesn’t mean that divorces are uncommon. Couples go through the difficult divorce process every day. A divorce is nothing to be ashamed of, and believe it or not, it doesn’t have to be a complicated legal …

Every year, over 900,000 American adults lose a spouse. Many of them say that it’s one of the hardest things they ever have to go through. If you’re dealing with a spousal death right now, you might be filled with grief and unsure of what to do next. It can …

If you’ve been charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI), then you could certainly be in quite some trouble. This offence can carry some dire consequences, such as future employment issues or even criminal charges. Since I am pretty sure that you don’t want to face any such consequences, let me …

Throughout Australia, driving under the influence or DUI is a serious offence but is penalised under territorial and state laws. If you get arrested for DUI, you may be fined, imprisoned or you may lose your license. What should you do when you are arrested for DUI? Below are some …

If a defendant in a state criminal trial is convicted of a crime, several paths are open to challenge the conviction. The most obvious is an appeal to the next highest court for review of legal and, in rare cases, factual errors in the trial court. However, submitting a petition …

Workplace injuries are very common, and yet so many people have no idea what to do after they’ve suffered one. What you do following your accident will make a big difference in whether you’ll be able to get compensation, and how much you will get. There’s nothing that can be …

Those who become sexual harassment victims at their respective workplaces usually have the right to compensation. Almost every victim may claim Compensation from a sexual harassment lawsuit if they’ve been the subject of one or more unwanted sexual advances, actions, or comments of sexual nature. Disgusting comments concerning the gender …

A person with injuries who wants to sue the party at fault for compensation is not sure what to do when stuck in such a situation. The good news is, accident victims can seek legal help from personal injury attorneys if they believe they are entitled to financial compensation. A …

Everyone is in a hurry to reach somewhere, which makes the road prone to accidents. Occurring now and then, accidents are not uncommon now. Even though regulations are implemented, nobody wants or expects a collision with a car or a truck. For bikers, who are fitness freaks and contributing to …