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Defense
Personal
Injury
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Fees
1. Q: What forms of payment do
you accept?
We accept VISA, MasterCard, checks,
cash and money orders. We also offer 90-day payment arrangements for your
convenience.
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Criminal Defense
1.
Q: What should I do if I am arrested?
DO NOT make any statements to the
police and ask for an attorney immediately.
2.
Q: When can I get a bond?
After first appearance, your bond will
be set by the Judge.
3.
Q: What happens if I can’t get a bond or it is denied?
Your attorney will have to file a
Motion with the court and a date is set for a Bond Hearing.
4.
Q: When will I get discovery in my case?
After arraignment, you should receive
Discovery. Discover is the evidence the DA has on your case.
5.
Q: How long will it take for my case to be over with?
It can take up to a year to complete a
felony case.
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Personal Injury
1.
Q: What should I do if I am injured in an accident?
a)
Make sure, if you are able at the time of the accident, to take lots
of photographs with your cell phone camera. Take pictures of everything:
your car, the other car or cars involved, the road, the police officer,
anything you can think of that will provide enough information to support
your case. Also, be sure to gather the names, address and phone numbers of
everyone involved in the accident. When you speak the police, make sure you
are only providing facts and not opinions as to what took place.
b)
Contact an attorney. The sooner you get one involved, the more time
he or she has to advocate for you and make sure your rights are protected.
c)
Go immediately to a physician or medical professional to get
treatment. If you fail to do this, the insurance company will use this
against you.
d)
When you speak to the insurance company, DO NOT give a recorded
statement or sign anything. Again, it is better to speak to an attorney
before you speak with the insurance company.
2.
Q: What type of compensation am I entitled to receive?
You may be entitled to receive
compensation for: medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, emotional
trauma, loss of affection and enjoyment and any out-of-pocket expenses, to
name a few.
3.
Q: How long to I have to file a claim?
There is a two-year statute of
limitations on most personal injury claims. Failure to file a claim within
the statue of limitations, will bar you from making any claims; that is why
it is important to act as soon as possible and hire an attorney to help you
get the compensation you deserve. If you’ve been injured, contact the law
offices of Pilgrim & Associates, today!
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Bankruptcy
1.
Q. What is the difference between Chapter 7 bankruptcy and Chapter 13
bankruptcy?
Under Chapter 7 bankruptcy,
the majority of your unsecured debts will be completely discharged. However,
certain debts, referred as “secured debt” or “non-dischargeable debt,”
cannot be discharged through bankruptcy. This type of debt includes child
support, spousal support, student loans, tax debt, damages for personal
injury accidents, etc. Furthermore, in exchange for eliminating your
unsecured debt, the bankruptcy court may sell off some of your non-exempt
assets and properties to back pay your creditors. That is why it is vital
that your attorney know how to protect your belongings and assets with these
exemptions provided in the Bankruptcy Law.
Chapter 13 bankruptcies does
not eliminate your unsecured debt, but rather consolidates all of your debt
and restructures it into a monthly payment plan to be paid over a period of
time, usually three to five years. The amount you pay each month will be
determined by how much income you bring home each month, your currently
monthly expenses, the amount of your non-exempt assets, and how much of your
debt has already been paid off. In addition, Chapter 13 bankruptcy also
permits you to keep all of your assets and property throughout the entire
process, as well as possibly paying off only a portion of your debt and
discharging the rest of the debt owed.
2.
Q: What debts are dischargeable during bankruptcy?
During the bankruptcy process,
only unsecured debts can be discharged. These types of debts include debt
from:
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Credit
Cards
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Medical
Bills
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Some
Loans
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Unpaid
Rent or Utilities
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Repossessions
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Consumer
Debt
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Judgments
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Collections
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Pay Day
Loans
Debts that cannot be
discharged during bankruptcy are referred to as “secured debt” or
“non-dischargeable debt,” and include:
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Student
Loans
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Child
Support
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Alimony/Spousal Support
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Tax Debt
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Debt to
the government
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Debt for
crimes committed
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Court
Fines
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Damages
to personal injury or wrongful death victims
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Parking
Tickets or Toll way Fines Liens
Call us today at 678-884-1828 and make a
fresh start!
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