Most people have a difficult time seeking compensation for car accident injuries. In this extract, you will learn the dos and don'ts of car accident claims.  The Dos Do the following once you are hit by a motorist.  Collect Evidence At the accident scene, take the registration details of the driver and vehicle that hit you. You could also take the phone numbers of a few witnesses at the accident scene.

Did you know that a delayed divorce case is better than a ruined one? While some mistakes might delay the divorce proceedings, others might ruin it and attract a devastating ruling. Whether the serious mistakes you committed were deliberate or not, you may not prove your innocence in court without the help of an experienced divorce lawyer. No matter how hurt you are, how protective you want to be or how fast you want to part ways, here are three mistakes a divorce lawyer will tell you to avoid:

It's remarkable just how much pet laws vary in different places around the world. In Prague, there's a cinema where you can take your dog with you.  Over in the Netherlands, your dog can travel with you on the train, provided they have their own ticket, although small dogs can travel for free. Australia has its own set of restrictions when it comes to where dogs can go (and the country might not be as dog-friendly as you think), but pet laws don't simply pertain to where a dog can and cannot go; they also to the animal's ownership.

Medical negligence is perhaps one of the most complex compensation claims to prove. This is because you may not be familiar with advanced medical procedures, terminology and potential things that could go wrong after receiving treatment. Because many people entrust their health in the hands of medical practitioners when they're sick/injured, it can be difficult to challenge the quality of care that one received and whether something went wrong as a result of receiving such care.

When one gets injured at work, it is easy for them to assume that the insurance company will immediately pay for the medical expenses and lost wages. In most cases, this is what happens, and most employees don't have to drag the insurance company to court. However, there are instances when the insurance company will ask for an investigation into the claims before settling the matter. They assign a private investigator or one from their firm to look into the claim and ascertain whether it is valid.

If you want to start your own business while you're currently employed by another company, it's natural to want to spend as long as possible preparing your new venture before finally quitting. After all, your full-time job will offer security and a monthly salary. However, there are some legal pitfalls that can come along with developing your own business while you're still employed. Here are four ways to avoid falling foul of them.

Recently, a lawyer in Western Australia who worked for a firm representing a woman who is seeking a divorce moved to the firm that is representing that women's ex. The woman went to court, demanding that her ex get new lawyers. She claimed that the lawyer who moved to the firm representing her husband knows too much about her, which could negatively affect her case. The judge ruled against her, claiming the lawyer was not likely to share information.

If you are interested in visiting or living in Australia, where short-term or long-term, you will need to have a visa. This allows more than just a brief visit where you are able to be there legally, often having a permanent residence or even working in the country. It is important to first figure out what type of visa you will need before you start applying. Consider Your Marital or Relationship Status

Starting a business tends to be quite an expensive affair. As such, you will find some business owners will skimp on their legal representation in an attempt to cost cut. What this does instead is make you vulnerable to frivolous lawsuits once your company is up and running. To be on the safe side, it is always best to know what types of business lawyers are available to you then determine who would be best suited to come on board as part of your legal team.

If you're planning to file bankruptcy, there's a significant deal of preparation that extends beyond completing the taxing paperwork. What you do or fail to do before filing for bankruptcy can lead to the bankruptcy court dismissing your bankruptcy request. That's why it's important to seek the legal services of a bankruptcy solicitor in order to boost the success of your bankruptcy. One of the mistakes to avoid prior to filing bankruptcy is running up the balances on your credit card.