3 Considerations When Planning Your Golden Years

If you are considering getting all of your personal affairs in order, you have made a very wise decision. It's very important for your loved ones to know what your personal wishes are for handling your estate and to make sure that even your burial is handled in the way you desire after you pass on. Living Arrangements - It's extremely important for spouses to talk to each other in determining how they want to spend their older years. [Read More]

Bedsores After A Short Hospital Stay? It Happens And It Can Be Due To Malpractice.

Bedsores are a common ailment among the elderly and disabled - but they can also happen to younger, healthier people who are temporarily recovering from injuries or surgery. If you've developed bedsores after a short hospital trip, can you sue for negligence? What Are Bedsores? Also known as pressure ulcers, bedsores usually develop on bony areas of the body like heels, ankles, hips, shoulder blades and base of the spine. They're essentially skin lesions caused by a combination of your body's own weight on the bed for an extended period of time, friction, moisture (like sweat), and temperature. [Read More]

How To Get Past Sticking Points During Divorce Mediation

Divorce mediation is not always smooth. Sooner or later, you will get to the point where both of you refuse to budge on a contentious issue. Here are some tips you can use to get over those sticking points: Prioritize If you both understand the issues at stake, but you can't just agree on what to do, then you can try prioritizing your options. This approach works best for the division of assets and liabilities. [Read More]

Are You Prepared For Your Consultation With A Personal Injury Attorney?

Have you scheduled an initial consultation with a personal injury lawyer regarding your accident claim? If so, you should know that this initial meeting will often be the most important meeting you and your lawyer have throughout your entire case. During your initial consultation, you will have the opportunity to determine if you have found the right lawyer for the job, and will provide the lawyer with the opportunity to determine if they wish to take on your case. [Read More]