Are You Entitled to Compensation Related to an Oil Spill?

Posted on: 22 September 2016
Recently a group of Indonesian seaweed farmers brought a lawsuit against an oil company in the Australian federal courts. If you have been affected by an oil spill, you may be wondering if you should take the oil company involved to court and if you may be eligible for compensation. Here are some of the issues you should consider: 1. Did the spill affect your livelihood? In order to take an oil company or anyone to court for compensation, you need to have suffered financial damage.
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What's the Most Powerful Tool When Someone Owes Your Business A Lot Of Money?

Posted on: 20 September 2016
When you operate a business extending a certain amount of credit to your customers is fairly commonplace. In other words, it is quite usual to invoice your customers for goods or services provided and to expect them to pay for these elements within a certain amount of time. However, sometimes the customer does not fulfil their side of the bargain and this can often lead to protracted requests for payment from your side.
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When to Get a Family Lawyer Involved in Child Custody Issues

Posted on: 19 September 2016
After separating and divorcing, some couples cooperate very well in raising their children together. At the very least, they may respect the other parent and their rights to visitation, shared custody, and the like. However, this isn't true for all couples who have divorced, and there are times when a family lawyer may need to get involved with child custody issues. If you're not sure if you need a lawyer for such issues, note when and how you can use family law on your side and ensure your rights are protected after a divorce.
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Frequently Asked Questions on Personal Injuries Resulting from Motor Vehicle Accidents

Posted on: 22 August 2016
Road carnage incidents are some of the occurrences that you would want to imagine yourself being a part of. Unfortunately, they do happen and sometimes lead to both injuries and loss of property. When this happens, the initial step is to identify who is at fault or who violated the basic traffic rules and caused another person to suffer the damages of the aftermath. Thereafter, reasonable compensation can be given to the victims to help them in recovery and restoring their damaged property.
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