On April 20, 2010 the world was shocked by the most massive oil spill it has seen to date. The disaster is the first to surpass the extent of the damage caused by the Exxon Valdez tragedy decades ago. This oil spill, though set far out at sea, has affected so many people and caused considerable damage to their livelihood. This accident that devastated people in the millions is believed to be caused by negligence on the part of BP....more
When it comes to planning your retirement you will find that there are many options available to the savvy investor. The problem isn't necessarily in investment opportunities but the knowledge that is needed in order to turn those opportunities into wild successes. For this reason alone, I recommend that your first stop along the path to financial retirement investment be at the door of a competent financial planner.Most of us are more than...more
Joyce L. Arndt, Administratrix of The Estate of Edward George Strike, Deceased v. Steven Michael Russillo, A MinorSupreme Court of VirginiaApril 25, 1986 Issue:Whether was contributorailly negligent or whether the jury believed he assumed the risk? Observation and Holding:Defendant's (Russillo) theory of decedent's (Strike) contributory negligence or assumption of risk is atypical. In one version of the usual case, the driver of the car contends that the injured passenger either knew or should have known that the driver had been drinking and that the driver's ability to drive was impaired, yet the passenger entered the car or continued to ride in the car despite an opportunity to get out. In this appeal, there is no claim that Russillo was impaired by alcohol or that Strike knew or should have known that Russillo was driving while impaired. Here, Strike's contributory negligence or assumption of the risk is said to arise from the episodes of braking, skidding, and speeding that immediately preceded the fatal crash. Though there is no evidence as to who was driving on the first two passes, the contention is that Strike either established a pattern of reckless driving...more
As homeowners across the country are falling behind on their monthly mortgage more and more people are turning towards loan modifications for help with their existing mortgage loans. Loan modification lawyers and loan specialists can help guide the average homeowner through the process of getting their existing loans modified to suit...more
Investing in penny stocks could be a great way to make money but make sure you have an insight on what you're doing before you start trading. There are always ups and there are downs when you are buying and selling stocks. You want to get as much information as possible before getting into a new venture.How to: Trade Penny StocksKnow...more
According to Ron Brown, a bankruptcy lawyer in Tulsa and the owner of the Brown Law Firm, homeowners should almost always try to fight foreclosures, since there are actually countless loopholes and methods in which people can oftentimes win their battles with their respective lenders these days. Brown adds that the biggest way that anyone can increase his odds of success in a foreclosure fight is by having an experienced attorney on his side.These days, there are strict rules that a lender has to go through in order to get a foreclosure to go through. And a lot of times if forced for proof, the lenders cant meet these requirements. If the lender that is trying to take the home away does not have the correct paperwork in order, the homeowner may be able to overthrow a foreclosure case and keep his home.Why You Need the Help of a LawyerIn order to foreclose on a house, one of the most obvious pieces of documentation that a lender must have in its possession is the original mortgage document. Over the past few years, a number of lenders sold these documents to other banks and investors. If a lender no longer owns a mortgage, however, then it cannot legally foreclose upon the...more
Yes, foreclosure is perhaps the e most undesirable incident to occur but with the recent meltdown in the housing market there are now arrays of people seen, desperately to figure out the ways to hold on to their homes. In fact statistics reveal that...more
There are many persons that run towards stock investment as a means to make some quick money. This is perhaps however not the best investment option for persons with short term rewards in mind. The best option when thinking of investing...more
Investing in residential properties is considered a very good investment by many, but some people make the mistake of assuming it an infallible investment. What they (mistakenly) think is that home prices will continue to climb; as a result you can...more
Many people are concerned about whether they will have enough money for their retirement. They can find it very confusing trying to understand exactly which methods of saving are best, particularly when pension legalisation is subject...more
Planning your retirement takes a lot of time, patience, knowledge, and of course life insurance. It's one of the most important parts of your retirement that you need to make sure that you organize and put together properly. By...more
Traffic rules are very strict in Florida. It is very easy to get a ticket in Florida if you do not follow the correct driving rules. The most common cases are that you drive very fast and will be caught red handed. This will lead to the generation of...more