Credit Counseling Exemptions
Credit Counseling Exemptions
Under the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act, or BAPCPA, bankruptcy courts now require debtors to undergo credit counseling sessions in order to successfully file for bankruptcy. While there are doubts filed by the government’s own watchdog organizations regarding the use of counseling, the law remains unchanged. However, there are some exemptions to the law that provide debtors in extreme circumstances the option to not attend counseling and move on with their bankruptcies.
There are a few different types of exemptions, each of which providing a rationale of why counseling would be useless. In these cases, …
Mishandling of Surgical Tools
Mishandling of Surgical Tools
Doctors, nurses, and hospital staff are expected to present a high level of professionalism and compassion with their patients. Medical professionals go through years of school and training before achieving their degree, and are thus expected to be in complete control of the techniques used in their procedures. When an error is made, the consequences can be devastating. Medical malpractice can take many forms, but one of the most dangerous is the mishandling of surgical tools.
Negligence, poor training, and human error are the most common causes for this sort of accident, but there is no …
Barristers Chambers
It’s another superb Monday here on Attorneys & Liquor, and that means it is time for me to shake off the comfort of the weekend and get again to doing precise authorized work while messing around on the web and, finally, that it’s time to give a bit of a gift to all of these regulation students on the market who could also be finding out for or on the point of take their Evidence finals. Frank has an in depth observe in felony and civil legislation, including negligence fraud, landlord & tenant and animal welfare. The path to becoming …
Widow and Widower’s Benefits
Widow and Widower’s Benefits
Persons who must live with a mental or physical disability may experience the effects of the disability for the duration of their lives. The disabled individual is often not the only person who must deal with the issue, as family members often have to assist with daily activities and must either support the individual or rely on support from the person.
Individuals who are disabled may turn to the Social Security Administration (SSA) for financial assistance. If the person is unable to work or support themselves or their families, the SSA may issue Social Security disability …
Know Your Rights – Protecting Motorcyclists on and Off the Bike
Know Your Rights – Protecting Motorcyclists on and Off the Bike
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, nationwide, motorcyclist fatalities have increased more than 6 1/2% in 2007. This marked the tenth straight year for increases in fatalities. During the same period, deaths in cars dropped 7.8%. The NHTSA says motorcycle registration has increased 75% in the last 10 years.
With the cost of gasoline running between $3.00 and $4.00 per gallon, many California drivers have decided to get rid of their gas guzzling cars and they are buying motorcycles, mopeds, and scooters. Why not, when they average …
The Perks of a Federal Way Attorney
The Perks of a Federal Way Attorney
Federal Way is frequently advertised as a great place to live in, and rightly so. This Washington city has a continuously growing economy, great apartments, plenty of recreational opportunities, and, best of all, an environment conducive to business.
Federal Way also opens doors to both green and veteran law practitioners. If you are one yourself and you live somewhere in the Washington state, we highly encourage you to try your luck in that city and become a Federal Way attorney. Why in Federal Way and not anywhere else? Well, here are the reasons …
The Course of Action to Take After a Car Accident
The Course of Action to Take After a Car Accident
Car accidents occur in Arizona at an alarming rate. According to the Arizona Department of Transportation, there were over 140,000 vehicle accidents in the state during 2007. More than 65,000 people were injured and more than 1,000 were killed. That factors into some startling statistics:
Almost three people were killed every day in vehicle crashes in Arizona.
One person was killed every 8.18 hours.
Almost 180 people were injured every day.
Motor vehicle crashes accounted for more than $3.4 billion in total economic loss.
As such, it is possible that …