The Most Common Reasons For Bankruptcy Might Not Be What You Think

Posted on: 8 December 2016
There are many reasons people go into debt and must declare bankruptcy. The reasons are as varied as the people who file. While most people think the majority of bankruptcy filings has to do with overspending and credit card debt, they are not in the top 4 reasons. The most common reasons for bankruptcy might not be what you think they are. Medical Expenses The number one reason people go into debt and declare bankruptcy is the high cost of their medical bills.
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Missed Diagnosis: Your Injuries and a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit

Posted on: 17 November 2016
If you have received medical care from a treatment provider, and you were misdiagnosed, you are not alone. According to CBS News, 12 million Americans every year are misdiagnosed when they receive outpatient care. This ends up being one in twenty people, a number that makes delayed diagnoses or mistakes common. While a missed or delayed diagnosis is not always considered malpractice, if the mistake causes you injury you might have a viable personal injury lawsuit to file.
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Eating Or Drinking While Driving Can Distract You

Posted on: 27 October 2016
Did you know that distracted driving is a criminal offense in most places? This shouldn't be a surprise because distracted driving is one of the leading causes of car accidents, with eating and drinking being common causes of the distractions. Here are some of the ways eating or drinking can cause road accidents: If It Makes You Take Your Eyes Off the Road This occurs when you have to take your eyes off the road so that you can focus on a food related task.
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Three Ways To Work Through A Divorce Without Losing Control Of The Situation

Posted on: 7 October 2016
While the transition from married life to single life can be a very disorienting one, and it can be quite stressful to lose your partner and perhaps move houses at the same time, it can get even worse if the process devolves into a fight in court and everything is taken out of your hands by a judge. In order to avoid the feeling of powerlessness and all the possible ways this could go wrong and end up with you losing more of your possessions than you expected, it's a good idea to try and work out a mutually agreeable settlement on your own.
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