In the last year or so, there's been a lot of news about potential changes to US immigration policies. If you are an immigrant or thinking about immigrating to the United States, those discussions can be confusing. In particular, if you are a "dreamer" or someone affected by the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, you may be wondering what you should do.
To help you out, here's an overview of what's happening now and a few tips on what to do if you're a dreamer or someone who wants to be a dreamer.
While some of the below tips may not be the first things to come to mind after you've been injured in a truck accident, if you expect to be compensated you may need to make it a point to pay attention to them. Even though you are dealing with a lot right now, if you procrastinate on the below tasks, you could be placing your personal injury claim in jeopardy and potentially reducing the amount of your settlement.
The idea of a prenuptial agreement is distasteful, or even frightening, to many couples. While the primary purpose a prenup is to protect yourself and your assets in the event of divorce, it doesn't necessarily mean you expect the marriage to end. All it means is that you are prepared for a worst case scenario, so if the end does come it won't have to be all about money. In other words, you love the other person so much right now that you want to save them the heartache and the headaches of financial bickering if the marriage doesn't work out.
When your loved one has passed away due to a wrongful death, you will need to hurry if you plan on suing the individual responsible for the wrongful death. There is a statute of limitations on wrongful death lawsuits and if the statute runs out, you will not be able to file a lawsuit. Also, the statute of limitations varies from state to state.
The Rationale for Wrongful Death
Wrongful death lawsuits have been created as a deterrent against businesses and individuals that engage in actions that would increase the likelihood of an accidental death, such as failing to install guard rails.
When your loved one moves to a local nursing home to get the care they need in their old age, the last thing you want to deal with is neglect. Not only is this a terrible thing for your loved one to suffer from, but you may also be looking at the legal ramifications. If your loved one was treated unfairly at a nursing home, you may be able to sue the home for neglect, pain and suffering.
