Nearly one in ten working Americans between 35 and 44 are having their wages garnished for things like back taxes, delinquent child support payments and court judgements. When your wages are garnished, the court gets a portion of your wages before you even see your payroll check. However, there are strict rules governing how garnishments are handled. While every state’s laws regarding garnishment are slightly different, there are a few important things that are common to all states, things you need to be aware of if your wages have been or are likely to be garnished.…
Texting has become a primary means of communication in a society that uses mobile phones for a large percentage of daily tasks and information sharing. Unfortunately, texting while behind the wheel of a car can lead to disaster. Despite the fact that many states have laws prohibiting texting while driving, the practice is far more common than you’d think. Here’s a look at what you should know about texting and driving to help keep yourself safe behind the wheel and avoid an auto accident.…
Most people are familiar with getting money from a personal injury case to pay for medical bills, but what else can the settlements cover? If you’re looking to bring an injury case against a defendant, check out some of these types of economic recovery that go into settlement values.
Loss Of Consortium
This more obscure type of settlement value involves the relationship between spouses or partners. When an injury impairs that relationship, lawyers may try to seek amounts for loss of consortium.…
