Lawyers come with a variety of backgrounds and areas of focus. Attorneys can represent both defendants and plaintiffs in both criminal and civil matters. Lawyers can help clients with financial matters, including collections issues. For both companies collecting money and for customers who owe it, a collections attorney can be a key resource in sorting […]

After being injured in an accident and contacting a lawyer about seeking compensation, you might start to hear words and phrases you don’t understand. For example, what are compensatory and punitive damages? Are they different? Which can you seek? The following should help you understand the basics. Compensatory Damages Injuries and property damage that you

Child support is a means to help a child of divorced parents experience close to the same standard of living they had when both parents lived in the same home. Courts agree that the best interest of the child should be a top priority throughout the divorce proceedings, and child support is no exception. What

In divorce proceedings, alimony or spousal support is a misunderstood concept. Most people understand the general idea of alimony. It is money paid by one former spouse, to the other for living expenses. Will you have to pay spousal support? Sometimes, knowing the myths can provide you with an idea of what you may have

You may be expecting a large settlement after you’re injured in a car accident, and that will be a big help in getting your medical bills paid. Car accident cases can take months or even years, and you will likely have plenty of medical bills to pay during that time. How can you get them

Although all states require drivers to have auto insurance, it’s estimated that between 7-13% of motorists don’t keep insurance on their car. In some states, the number of uninsured drivers is 25% or more. Mississippi, Florida, Oklahoma and New Mexico have much higher rates than the national average. Maine and Massachusetts have very low rates

Car accidents are unfortunately all too common. Many factors can cause a collision. Some of the most common ways crashes occur include poor road conditions, mechanical failure and human error. The third category is the most frequent by far. Driving under the influence, reckless driving, road rage and poor judgment are all causes. In these

Insurance companies do not want to pay you money after a car accident, but they also want to avoid terrible publicity, which is why they often send insurance adjusters to speak with accident victims. Adjusters have two jobs: to make you settle for less and to limit liability. Therefore, before you talk with an insurance

Most people fear being pulled over by the police. No doubt it is an anxiety-inducing time when you have a cop that pulls you over. This can be even worse if you are pulled over under suspicion of a DUI. DUIs carry heavy penalties and fines. You can wind up spending time in jail, especially

If a former spouse refuses to pay alimony, a lawyer, like a divorce lawyer from Pioletti Pioletti & Nichols, can offer insight and strategy into how to get these payments into your hands. You may be relying on these payments to afford groceries, rent, clothing, medicine, gas, and other necessities for living and working. If