If you were injured in a car accident and the other driver has no insurance, it may be more difficult for you to recover damages, such as for your car and your medical expenses if you were injured. Below are two things you should do in a case like this.
Uninsured Motorist Coverage
Contact your insurance company to see if you have uninsured motorist coverage. If so, your insurance company will pay for any injuries you may have from the accident, as well as injuries to any passengers that may have been with you in your vehicle.
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What do you do if the law doesn't take action to right a wrong that's been done to you? If the police or prosecutor's office won't or can't take action after you've been injured or abused in some way, consider turning to civil court instead.
What's the difference between criminal and civil charges?
A criminal charge is handed down when someone commits an offense that's considered to be harmful to society in general.
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If you have a child with special needs, including him or her in your estate planning is crucial. Some of your financial decisions for your child could potentially impact the benefits he or she receives in the future. If you are concerned with maintaining your child's eligibility for benefits and ensuring that he or she is financially cared when you die, here is what you need to know.
How Does Your Planning Impact Your Child's Benefits?
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Most personal injury cases never conclude with a verdict. Instead, most parties opt to accept a settlement offer prior to or even during trial. Before you accept any settlement, you'll want to be aware of the potential tax-related consequences that could reduce your personal injury settlement amount. Understanding the circumstances that determine whether or not your settlement proceeds are taxed will leave you better prepared financially.
Most Proceeds Aren't Subject to Taxes
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Suppose you buy a house and later realizes that it has some defects you should have known about before the purchase. Depending on the circumstances, you may hold the seller, agent and even the inspector liable for your losses. However, you may only be entitled to damage compensation under certain circumstances. For example, you may be compensated for flaws that:
Weren't Obvious
You may not receive compensation for an obvious defect that you could have identified on your own before the purchase.
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