Getting involved in a car accident can be a traumatizing experience. To begin with, you may have extensive car damage that would require you to pay an exorbitant amount of money to repair it. Secondly, you may have acquired several injuries due to the crash in the form of whiplash, a herniated disc, cuts, neck injuries, and so on. Naturally, if you were not the cause of the accident, you will likely want the negligent party to pay for all the expenses that you have incurred due to the accident.
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Understanding The Key Differences Between Trucking And Regular Car Accidents
Ever wondered how the legal process works if you're injured in a truck accident that wasn't your fault? Most trucking accidents are complex situations that leave victims bewildered, unsure of how to fight for the compensation that they deserve. Many factors add complexity to these auto accident cases, making them more complex to deal with than regular car accidents.
If you want to know how your truck injury case will play out, read along to discover the main differentiating factors between trucking accidents and accidents involving standard cars.
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How To Choose Between A Will And A Trust When Giving Away Your Wealth
As of 2021, 46% of Americans have a will. However, while many Americans have no plans for when they pass away, some Americans have chosen a trust over a will. There are several advantages to choosing this.
How a Trust Differs From a Will
With a will, you will still be in control of your assets until you pass away. The will simply clarifies how your assets will be divided. With a trust, unless it is a revocable trust, you will not have access to it and will be able to continue to use it while you're still alive.
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Should You Go With Chapter 7 Or 13 Bankruptcy?
Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy represent two very different ways to address your debt load. A Chapter 7 bankruptcy involves the liquidation of all of a debtor's non-exempt assets. The Chapter 13 system allows debtors to keep their assets in exchange for following a court-ordered payment plan that reduces the overall debt load.
Each approach has its virtues. It's important to understand what makes each one appropriate for a given situation so let's take a look.
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