2016

The Film Frankenstein (1931) Presents Horrifying Thoughts About Medical Malpractice

In 1931, Universal Pictures released the classic film Frankenstein to terrified audiences. While the film itself dealt with dark and fantastic horrors, the narrative was symbolic of very real human problems. The plot could even even be considered reflective of the dangers of medical malpractice. No one should smirk at the notion the dark fantasy feature presents a few legal lessons. The film provides a number of situations to ponder on when wondering about filing a medical malpractice personal-injury case.

Should You Revoke Your Living Trust?

Many people establish living trusts as part of their estate planning. At the time that the trusts are setup, revoking it might not be in your future plans, but sometimes, it is necessary. If you are considering revoking your living trust, here is what you need to know.   Why Should You Revoke Your Trust? There are several reasons for revoking a living trust, including a change to marital status.

Setting Up A Trust? 3 Important Roles You'll Need To Understand

If you have children, you want to make sure they're taken care of after you're gone. If you want to make sure that the transfer of your assets goes smoothly, and that your estate isn't tied up in probate court for years, you should set up a trust. In most cases, a trust will allow your estate to be transferred to your beneficiaries without the lengthy probate process. Before you create your trust, it's important that you understand the process, including who the key players will be.

2 Pesky Myths About Disability Benefits After A Workplace Accident

Most employers go to great effort to keep their workers safe on the job. Beyond that, no employee ever wants to be injured on the job, and strict safety laws are in place to protect modern workers. Unfortunately, despite all these safety measures and good intentions, workplace accidents are quite common. What can seem even more common are myths surrounding accidents and what you should do to ensure that you can get disability benefits from the Social Security Administration.

Should You Appeal A DUI Conviction Or Sentencing?

For some people, appealing a DUI conviction might not be worth the time and effort. However, for others, a successful appeal could mean that they do not have to deal with the consequences of having a DUI conviction. If you were convicted of a DUI and are considering an appeal, here is what you need to know. What Are Your Chances of a Successful Appeal? Contrary to popular belief, an appeal is not a chance for you to have a new trial.