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The Personal Injury Lawsuit Timeline and Checklist

By Franks & Kelly P.C., Attorneys at Law |

Did you recently suffer an injury, and getting your settlement seems to be taking forever? Getting a personal injury lawsuit done and dusted may take a while; so, you might want to plan your finances properly until your compensation is finalized. Check below for the timeline and checklist for personal injury lawsuits. What qualifies… Read More »

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Four Important Facts about Spinal Cord Injuries

By Franks & Kelly P.C., Attorneys at Law |

Spinal cord injury is a type of personal injury and a dangerous one at that. The spinal cord is an important part of the body as it houses the nerve pathways that send information to the brain. Due to the importance of the spinal cord in the body system, if it gets affected in… Read More »

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Categories of Injury in Personal Injury Law Cases

By Franks & Kelly P.C., Attorneys at Law |

A personal injury, defined by law, refers to any harm or injury that an individual person sustains as a result of varying circumstances. These injuries may be physical or emotional. And in some cases, personal injury may be financial loss or personal loss, such as losing the presence and care of a loved one…. Read More »

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What To Prove When Seeking To Modify Child Custody Agreements.

By Franks & Kelly P.C., Attorneys at Law |

To alter a child custody agreement, the party requesting the change must submit a motion with the court. It is essential to understand that child support amendment rules differ from state to state. In general, to alter child support payments, the parent seeking the modification must demonstrate that a major change in circumstances has… Read More »

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Issues You Need to Talk About With Your Divorce Attorney

By Franks & Kelly P.C., Attorneys at Law |

Issues You Need to Talk About With Your Divorce Attorney Divorce is difficult, and it comes with its own set of issues that can lead to couples making unreasonable decisions. If you have an impending divorce and aren’t sure what to expect, you’ve come to the perfect place. Before you start, bear in mind… Read More »

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Gun License With A Criminal Record

By Franks & Kelly P.C., Attorneys at Law |

According to federal laws, those convicted of specific crimes are prohibited from ever accessing firearms. Some offence that could deter one from ever getting a gun license includes felonies and misdemeanor domestic violence. However, state laws are fond of overlapping federal laws. For instance, California forbids such offenders from owning a firearm within ten… Read More »

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How To Beat An Arson Charge

By Franks & Kelly P.C., Attorneys at Law |

No matter how rebellious you are, strive to not listen to the voices in your head telling you to commit arson. That is a severe offense that could downturn your life for a very long time. Setting properties on fire is no Child’s Play, but you have a chance of beating it should you… Read More »

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Does Insurance Cover Occupational Disease?

By Franks & Kelly P.C., Attorneys at Law |

Workplace accidents are often the cause of the majority of the misfortunes suffered by employees. However, some result from occupational diseases, and luckily, all states in the U.S. provide coverage for occupational diseases right under the workers’ compensation insurance. It is worth noting that this law varies from state to state, including their benefits…. Read More »

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About Workers’ Compensation Benefits For Coronavirus

By Franks & Kelly P.C., Attorneys at Law |

If you think you contracted COVID-19 due to exposure as a result of work or perhaps traveling to work, you might wonder if you’re qualified for workers’ compensation benefits. In most US states, getting such compensation might be quite tricky unless you’re an essential worker or a first responder who treated an infected person…. Read More »

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Criminal Defense Strategies

By Franks & Kelly P.C., Attorneys at Law |

A criminal defense strategy depends on your defense attorney as he finds out more about what the persecutor plans to do in your case. For instance, if the persecutor is to lay down a story that puts the defendant in the crime scene, your defense lawyer is likely to ask questions that births another… Read More »