In October of 2016, a shipment of beer was delivered in Colorado. While that's not normally newsworthy, this delivery stood out – it was the first known commercial delivery performed by a self-driving vehicle. While there has been a lot of buzz around the idea of driverless cars, driverless trucks have flown under the radar to some extent, but there's a good chance that you will see more of them in the future as companies decide that it's a less expensive way to deliver goods.
7 June 2017
If you think you should file for bankruptcy, but you are not sure when you should do it, you are not alone. Hesitancy is a common issue seen by many a bankruptcy lawyer. Clients do not know if they should file, or when the best time to file is. Here are some pointers on the best bankruptcy filing times during the year, and why these times are best: Six Months BEFORE Christmas
4 June 2017
Paying child support is definitely one of those things you don't want to skip out, on for the simple reason that it can affect your relationship with your child and it can even affect your ability to rearrange the child custody agreement later on down the road. However, in order to continue paying child support without it straining you too much financially, you constantly want to ensure that you are modifying the child support amount when it's necessary.
31 May 2017
If you have recently started the divorce process and have several children, then you may be concerned about the amount of child support you may receive from your spouse. This is a major concern for many people, especially if they are concerned about paying bills on time. While you may have a general idea about child support, you may also believe some common myths. Keep reading to learn about the truth behind a few so you can better understand what you may or may not be looking at in terms of money.
23 May 2017
If you've been charged with assault and claim that you had no control over your actions and that you were provoked, you need to talk to a defense lawyer immediately. Provocation is a difficult defense to use, and your actions have to clearly demonstrate that you lost control and had no way to prevent what you did. In some cases, self-defense may actually fit your situation better than provocation, but again, the difference has to be evaluated by a lawyer.
17 May 2017
If the debt that you are now facing is so overwhelming that there is no way for you to pay it off, it can be logical to file for bankruptcy so you can get back to living a reasonable financial life. One of the first steps in filing for bankruptcy is to file a bankruptcy petition, which is a legal document that is filed with the court system to get the process started.
17 May 2017
If you were injured at work, then you are eligible to receive workers' compensation benefits. The workers' compensation process can be confusing and downright scary for some individuals. This may be even truer if you are hit with a rejection the first time you apply for workers' compensation. If this happens to you, then there are a few things that you absolutely should do afterward. Do Not Panic Some people panic when they discover that their workers' compensation claim was denied.
13 May 2017
When somebody you care about calls from jail, your first instinct may be to visit or call a bail bondsman. For a fee, the bail bonds service will put up money for the release of the individual in question. Of course, once you have put your name on the dotted line, this does not mean that your part of the bargain is over. You are now officially a cosigner, which has several implications for you.
10 May 2017
The U.S. debt clock ticks at unprecedented speed, mounting over $68 trillion in total U.S. debt. That translates into over $62,000 of debt per U.S. citizen, and nearly $166,000 of debt per American taxpayer. Personal debt also has reached unprecedented numbers. Credit card debt continues to rise although there are positive signs of recovery, such as the recent boom in the stock market. The housing market seems on an upswing, and although disposable income is higher, so is personal debt.
8 May 2017
If you were prescribed a drug by your physician, and it causes injury or other illnesses instead of resolving the problem, then you may have a pharmaceutical lawsuit on your hands. However, the problem with these cases is that it is often hard to discern that the problem was caused by the drug itself and not the illness that you are actually suffering from. Here's what you should do to make sure that the case is more successful:
6 February 2017