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What is a Frivolous Lawsuit?

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The frivolous lawsuit definition is any lawsuit that is filed with the intention of disturbing, annoying, or harassing the opposite party. It can also be defined as any lawsuit where the plaintiff understands that there is little to no chance of a successful lawsuit if pursued in a courtroom. Every year, many frivolous lawsuits are filed under personal injury laws. …

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How to Hire a Lawyer

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Hiring a lawyer to represent you as you face legal action is a decision that should be made carefully. A lawyer can be chosen if you seek legal advice on a matter where you can represent yourself, whereas an attorney will fully represent you in the courtroom throughout the entire case. For more simple cases, such as divorce, wills, or …

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Can You Sue an Insurance Company?

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Insurance companies play an active role in our everyday lives. If you own a home or a car, chances are, you have an insurance company. Insurance companies have the right to refuse approval of your insurance claim; however, they have to provide proof for choosing to deny. If your insurance company has denied your claim, you have the option to …

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Is Travel Insurance Worth It?

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Have you ever asked yourself, “what happens if I’m injured while traveling?” This isn’t something that many people think about when planning a trip. And why would they? No one plans to go abroad and get injured or sick. But if recent reports of American tourists getting sick on poisoned in the Dominican Republic are to be taken as a …

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Why Oil Rig Explosions Happen

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It’s an accepted notion that accidents happen. However, when these accidents happen in highly skilled and specialized environments such as on oil rigs, it’s only natural that you might have some questions. Why do oil rig explosions happen? Is there anything that can be done about them and what legal recourse do you have? If you have or a loved …

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Lawyers Who Specialize in Helping Veterans

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After a while, fighting in the military can take a toll on your mental health. Some soldiers decide to stay in the military for as long as they are allowed, while others get a few years under their belt and then they are finished. Either path is respectable.However, the type of discharge you receive can have an enormous impact on …

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Social Media, Cell Phones and the Law

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Social media and cell phones are useful tools for social and business connections, communication,education, brand exposure, and advertisement. It’s very difficult to be successful in this world without using them at some point. There’s nothing wrong with taking full advantage of their capabilities and using them to your benefit. However, it’s important to learn and follow the laws that apply …

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Who’s Responsible When a Medical Device Fails?

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It’s always tragic when a loved one passes away or is seriously injured due to a faulty medical device. It’s especially angering when that person’s family finds out that it could’ve been prevented by the company who manufactures that medical device. The FDA does its best to recall these medical devices, but that usually only occurs after several patients have …