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Learn about airplane accident lawsuits and federal programs that help airplane crash survivors and victims' families.
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Airplane Turbulence and In-Flight Injuries

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Asbestos in Homes and Schools

Asbestos can still be found in some homes, schools, and other buildings.
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Asbestos in the Workplace

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If the asbestos material is in good shape and will not be disturbed, do nothing! If it is a problem, there are two types of corrections: repair and removal.
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Asbestos Professionals: Should You Hire One?

An asbestos professional can help with inspection and remediation or removal of asbestos in your home.
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Asbestosis and Other Asbestos-Related Diseases

Asbestos exposure is a known cause of asbestosis, lung cancer, and other illnesses.
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Asylum or Refugee Status: Who Is Eligible?

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You may be liable for a car accident and be sued for negligence,even if you weren't driving or in the car.
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Damages in Medical Malpractice Cases

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If you have been injured or suffered other damages because of a product you used, you may have a defective products claim against the manufacturer, retailer, or other party in the chain of distribution.
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Take the first step in fighting a negative decision by your health plan ask for an internal review.
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Hiring the right contractor is the key to the success of your home improvement project.
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Clean up your credit report so you can get the loans you need.
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Investment diversification protects your money from adverse stock market conditions.
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Find a mesothelioma lawyer who can help you win money damages to compensate you for your exposure to asbestos.
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How to Identify Materials That Contain Asbestos

If you suspect that a product or material contains asbestos, here's what to do.
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How to Use the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Privacy Act

Use FOIA and the Privacy Act to get information from federal departments and agencies.
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Hurricanes and Flood Insurance: What Homeowners Should Know

To protect your home against hurricane and flood damage, purchase flood insurance.
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Identity Theft During Tax-Time: Protecting Yourself

Identity thieves become even busier than you at tax time find out how to protect yourself.
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If Your Wages Are Garnished: Your Rights

If you're subject to a wage garnishment, what are your rights?
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Insurance Adjusters: First Discussions

When talking about personal injuries to the other party's insurance company, remember this rule: Be polite but say little.
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Is Pet Insurance Necessary?

Learn about pet insurance, including the types of policies and whether it makes sense for you.
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Kids and Credit Cards: When Are They Ready for Plastic?

Teach your kids how to use credit cards wisely before they get into financial trouble.
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Lawsuits Involving Food Poisoning

Learn about product liability claims involving food poisoning or foodborne illness.
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Lead Paint in Your Home

Prior to 1978, lead was a common additive in many household paints.
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Leasing a Car

Get key information about a car lease before you sign on the dottedline.
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Lemon Law for New Cars

If your car turns out to be a lemon, you may be able to get arefund or replacement vehicle.
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Life Insurance Options

Learn about the basic types of life insurance.
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Long-Term Care Insurance: The Risks and Benefits

Is long-term care (LTC) insurance a good investment?
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Managing High Medical Bills

Medical debt is a major cause of financial struggle for many people.
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Mechanics Liens From Home Improvements

Protect yourself from mechanic's liens if your contractor fails to pay subcontractors or suppliers.
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Medical Expense Accounts: FSAs, HRAs, HSAs, and MSAs

Tax-advantaged accounts such as FSAs, HRAs, HSAs, and MSAs can help you save and pay for medical expenses.
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Medical Malpractice During Emergencies

Emergency medical situations may have special rules that don'tapply to other medical malpractice scenarios.
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Medical Malpractice FAQ

A look at medical malpractice lawsuits, common treatment errors, medical malpractice reform efforts, and more.
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Medical Malpractice: Common Errors by Doctors and Hospitals

What kinds of health care mistakes are behind most medical malpractice lawsuits?
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Medical Malpractice: Informed Consent

Informed consent is required before a medical procedure ortreatment.
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Medical Malpractice: Misdiagnosis and Delayed Diagnosis

How the wrong diagnosis or late diagnosis from your doctor can lead to a medical malpractice lawsuit.
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Medical Malpractice: Using Expert Witnesses

Expert witness testimony is essential to most medical malpracticecases.
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Medical Malpractice: When Can Patients Sue a Hospital for Negligence?

Hospitals are responsible for their employees' negligence andmedical malpractice.
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Medicare and Medicaid: Whats the Difference?

Medicare and Medicaid coverage explained.
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Medicare Managed Care Plans: An Alternative to Medigap Insurance

A Medicare managed care plan can supplement your Medicare coverage.
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Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Coverage: The Basics

Medicare Part D covers some of the costs of prescription drugs you take at home.
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Medicare Part D: Choosing a Prescription Drug Plan

Consider costs, coverage, and restrictions when shopping for a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan.
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Mesothelioma Diagnosis and Screening Methods

To screen patients for asbestos-related illnesses like mesothelioma, doctors have a number of options.
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Mesothelioma: Symptoms and Causes of Asbestos Lung Disease

Mesothelioma is linked to asbestos exposure. What are the causes and symptoms of this disease?
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Mold: Is It Hiding in the Home Youre Buying?

Recognize potential mold problems before buying a house and getthe seller's full disclosure for mold problems you can't see.
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Mortgage Refinancing to Avoid Foreclosure: The HOPE for Homeowners Act

The HOPE for Homeowners Act helps owners at risk of foreclosure to refinance their mortgages.
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Motorcycle Accidents: An Overview

The basics of motorcycle accidents risks, liability, defects, and what to do if you are in an accident.
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Motorcycle Accidents: Common Causes

Motorcycle speeding, lane splitting, and other common factors causing motorcycle accidents.
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Motorcycle Accidents: Lane Splitting

If an accident occurs when a motorcycle is lane splitting, who is at fault?
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Motorcycle Accidents: Road Hazards

Be alert for motorcycle road hazards and take steps to avoid motorcycle accidents.
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Motorcycle Helmet Laws and Recovery for Injuries

Recovering for head and neck injuries may depend on the state helmet law and whether the motorcyclist was wearing a helmet.
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Motorcycle Safety Tips: Avoid Accidents

Avoid motorcycle accidents by observing these safety tips.
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Negotiating With an Insurance Company

How to succeed in negotiating your insurance claim.
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Neighbors and Noise FAQ

Answers to your questions about noisy neighbors.
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New-Home Defects: Holding Your Builder Responsible

Many buyers choose newly built homes only to discover built-in damage later.
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Nursing Malpractice

If you are injured by a nurse's negligence, you may have a claimfor medical malpractice.
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Paintball Injury Lawsuits

Paintball is a popular game played by millions of people throughout the world.
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Protect evidence in a personal injury accident and find witnesses who can help prove your claim to an insurance company.
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Personal Injury Claims: Notifying Responsible Parties

If you intend to file a personal injury claim, it's important tonotify potential defendants after the accident.
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Personal Injury Claims: When You Can Handle Your Own

Injury insurance claims don't have to involve lawyers it's oftensmart to handle your own claim after an accident.
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Personal Injury Claims: When You Need a Lawyer

For certain personal injury claims such as those for severeinjuries, malpractice, or toxic exposure you'll want to consulta lawyer.
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If you are pulled over by the police, here's what to do and say.
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Get your legal records, finances, and benefits in ship-out shape.
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Minimize the risk of having your identity stolen.
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Don't let identity thieves take advantage of your absence fromhome.
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Learn about defective product cases involving cars, trucks, SUVs,motorcycles, ATVs, and other motor vehicles.
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Product Liability Claims Involving Medical Devices

Learn about defective product claims involving medical devices such as defibrillators, stents, implants, and contraceptive devices.
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Product Liability FAQ

Answers to basic questions about defective product liability claims
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Proving a Defective Product Liability Claim

Here's what you need to prove to win a defective product liability claim.
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Proving Fault in Personal Injury Accidents: General Rules

How to decide who is legally at fault for an accident or personal injury.
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Here's the formula bank lenders use to determine how much mortgage you can afford.
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It pays to learn some basic information about renting a car beforeyou appear at the rental counter.
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If the engagement is over, state law decides who keeps theengagement ring.
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If you are injured in an accident, here are the first steps to take.
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Shop for a credit card by reviewing the key credit terms in eachoffer. Here's how.
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Single-Woman Homebuyers: What to Consider

An unprecedented number of single women are buying a home on their own. Here's how to make it the best decision of your life.
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Slip and Fall Accidents: Proving Fault

If you slip and fall on someone else's property, the property owner may be liable for your injuries.
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Speeding Tickets: How to Defend Yourself

When fighting a speeding ticket, understand the different types of speed limits and how to defend against each.
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Planning your immigration strategy is as important as planning your wedding.
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If you've had an accident on stairs, here's how to determine if the property owner is at fault.
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State Consumer Protection Offices

If you're a consumer scam victim, get help from your state or local consumer protection agency.
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Stolen Identity? Heres What to Do

Here's a checklist of the steps you need to take if you suspect your identity has been stolen.
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Student Loan Repayment Options

A variety of student loan repayment plans are available to fit yourfinancial situation.
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Student Loans: Cancellation, Deferment, and Forbearance

How to defer your student loan payments, or cancel your loans altogether.
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If you are injured by a government agency, you may be able to sueunder the Federal Tort Claims Act.
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Suing Your Lawyer for Malpractice

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Take Notes After an Accident or Injury

Writing down the details after an accident is more accurate than relying on your memory.
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Tarmac Delays and Airline Passenger Rights

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The Credit Card Act: More Protection for Cardholders

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Share your resources and enjoy social, financial, and environmental benefits.
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Toxic Tort Litigation: Common Defenses

Learn about the arguments and strategies often used by defendants in toxic tort lawsuits.
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Toxic Torts: Legal Theories of Liability

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Get answers to your questions about fault, proof, and insurance after a traffic accident.
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Traffic Court: Getting the Police Officers Notes

To effectively fight a speeding or traffic ticket, get the police officer's notes before you go to court.
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Traffic Fines, License Suspensions, and Traffic School

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