The types of compensation that you may receive after a civil rights claim are similar to those associated with a personal injury claim. There are specific and general damages. Specific damages include loss of income, medical expenses for past, present, and future treatment. These types of damages have specific monetary numbers associated with them because you…

It can be difficult to decide on your own if you need to work with an attorney or not. The best way to find out would be to consult with a lawyer, and then decide if you want legal representation. How do I know if I need a lawyer? There are a number of reasons…

Discrimination comes in many forms; a common place to see discrimination occur is, unfortunately, in the workplace. Employment discrimination can occur when a person has been treated unfairly based on a number of “protected classes.” To file an employment discrimination claim, you will need to contact an attorney who will help uncover important details regarding the…

As citizens, we expect our police force to protect and serve, but sometimes they abuse their power. When this happens, you need someone on your side to stand up for your rights. If a loved one has been injured or killed by a police officer due to excessive use of force, you need to contact…

Oftentimes, people come into our office with this question, and here’s the short answer: no. As citizens of the United States of America, we have the right to take legal action, and if we choose to exercise that right, we may do so. Many people believe that they must take legal action and enforce this…

This is a very common question. The answer: possibly yes, possibly no. Plenty of people are involved in unfortunate situations, but they do not want to sue anyone. This happens in many types of cases, from discrimination cases against employers to police misconduct or personal injury in a car accident. If you’re unwilling to give…