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Is It True You Must Share Your Settlement With Your Ex-Spouse?

Although people know they must split marital property with their soon-to-be ex-spouses, many are still surprised to learn that may include money they receive from personal injury lawsuits for injuries and losses they sustained in auto accidents. Here’s how this can happen and what you can do to keep most or all of your settlement money. Timing is Key The date the accident was settled will determine whether you’ll be required to share the money with your ex-spouse.…

What You Should Know About Delayed Injuries

Not every accident results in obvious and immediate injuries. In many cases, an individual can come away from an accident without a single scratch, only to suffer symptoms of a severe injury days, weeks or even months after the original accident. These delayed injuries can throw a complicated branch into an otherwise straightforward personal injury claim. How Delayed Injuries Occur Delayed injuries are often the result of how the human body manages stress and pain during an accident.…