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What can affect the accuracy of a breath test?
Many drivers have gone through a situation where a police officer has pulled them over on suspicion of DUI and requested that they breathe into a breathalyzer. If you are dealing with your own DUI case, you may believe a breathalyzer reading is the final word in your...
Does lower back pain appear later after an injury?
Whether it happens at work, or because of a fall, or from a car accident, some people suffer an injury to their lower back. Some lower back injuries can be very painful. However, there are lower back injuries that do not produce immediate pain. This can create a false...
Does my divorce affect the firm I partner in?
If you are getting a divorce, you might wonder what effect, if any, this has on the business you became a partner in. Does this count as an asset your future ex-spouse may gain rights to in a divorce or is it off limits? Unfortunately, unless there was a legitimate...
Consequences of not disclosing all assets when filing bankruptcy
When you file for Chapter 7 personal bankruptcy, you must list all of your assets and debts. This is so that the court can then decide which assets to liquidate in order to pay off the largest amount of debt possible. Unfortunately, you have no control over the...
Should you hire an SSDI lawyer for appeals?
You applied for Social Security disability benefits and received a denial. Though a denial may feel like added insult to injury, Debt.org urges you to not take it personally. According to the site, the Social Security Administration denies approximately 67% of all...
Legislature working to ease the burden on Kentucky prison system
Criminal justice reform is a prevalent issue in Kentucky politics as the overburdened correctional system achieves record-level spending and inmate populations. If the advocates for restructure succeed, the state could see a drop in prison sentences without a...
Understanding Chapter 13 bankruptcy
When most consumers hear a reference to bankruptcy, they think about a plan in which their debts are almost immediately eliminated and in which they may have to lose their homes or other assets. These are some of the elements of a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, although not...
How to tell young kids about divorce
When couples decide to divorce, one of the initial challenges is telling the kids. It is a difficult conversation to have no matter what ages the kids are, but when it is a young child, there are certain ways the parents should approach it. According to Today’s...
Who can benefit from a wrongful death claim in Kentucky?
According to FindLaw, accidents are ranked as the fourth leading cause of death in Kentucky. The consequences of an accident, which often include injury and sky-high medical bills, can take a toll on your finances. However, when an accident results in the unexpected...
Does social media play a role in divorce?
Social media has become a centerpiece in many of people’s lives. It is a way to catch up with old friends, a way to keep up with family and a way to pass the time. While it may affect many different aspects of your life, you may not think twice about it when it comes...
