All Posts in "Month: December 2021"

Types of Construction Site Accidents

Construction accidents are an unfortunate but common occurrence on job sites. Many accidents can occur on a construction site, and you need an attorney who understands these accidents and how to get you the compensation you deserve. Here are some of the most common types of construction accidents:

Fall From Height

One of the most common construction accidents is when someone falls from height. This can include working off a ladder or from a higher level, such as a roof. Falls from height are one of the leading causes of death in the workplace. About one-third of all worker fatalities are due to falls. Falls can cause serious injuries, including head injuries, spinal cord injuries, and broken bones.

You can do many things to prevent falls from height while working. First and foremost, always use safety equipment properly and ensure that it is in good condition. When working … Read More ...

Michael Cutler by — December 22, 2021 in Career
San Diego Family Law Practitioners

Many types of family law cases are emotionally difficult, especially when they involve divorce, child custody and support. Others are some of the happiest times that people experience like with a successful adoption. Each process can take years to finalize. Even when the parties to a divorce start out with efforts at reaching an amicable resolution of their differences, the parties can become acrimonious and argumentative. A knowledgeable and experienced family law lawyer from here at Garwood Reeves can provide legal counsel and guidance that can prove to be invaluable. That’s because we have strong experience in family law cases like the following:

  • Temporary and final orders of child and spousal support.
  • Child custody and division and distribution of assets.
  • Drafting and enforcement of pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements.
  • Contempt proceedings.
  • Domestic violence.

We Focus on the Best Interests of Your Children

When child custody, visitation, and support are at issue, matters can become intense. … Read More ...

Michael Cutler by — December 17, 2021 in Career
Legal Steps to Take After a Dog Bite

Dogs are among the most kept pets by humans. They are cute, cuddly, and provide great companionship. Despite being adorable, sometimes dogs can snap and bite humans. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that every year there are about 4 million people bitten by dogs. Unfortunately, several complications can result from a dog bite, including infections, rabies, and broken bones. This can also lead to other financial and legal ramifications. It is therefore important to know how to act when that happens. Below, get to learn about the steps to take when you or your loved one is bitten by a dog.   

Identify the Owner and Exchange Information

Try and stay calm and get information from the dog owner. This is the same way you would get a driver’s information after a car accident. Getting their information will also help the doctors when confirming the dog’s medical history. … Read More ...

Michael Cutler by — December 14, 2021 in Jobs
Essential Roles of a Family Law Lawyer

Family law is a specialized field of legal practice dedicated to conflict resolution between two families. Family lawyers are involved in various complex scenarios that involve children, financial assets and debts, infidelity, mental illness, and many other circumstances that could leave one or both parties devastated facing the stressors of separation. A family lawyer continuously deals with issues that affect their clients and have a profound effect on them, requiring a high degree of emotional intelligence and empathy, instilling confidence in their clients that they can rely on.

Therefore, the most important role for a family lawyer is to guide people through the detrimental effects of conflict resolution by providing effective solutions during troubling times. However, a family lawyer still plays other essential roles in divorce proceedings, from pre-divorce planning to the post-divorce period. Some of the essential roles of a family law lawyer are:

Advising Families on Their Legal

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Michael Cutler by — December 10, 2021 in Career
Understanding Divorce

In many cases, divorce is more stressful than the death of a loved one. While death is often out of a person’s control, divorce tends to come with blame, regret and a lack of closure. Also, divorce usually comes with other problems such as litigation, moving, money issues, arguments and single parenting. Such a jarring disruption can leave a person feeling helpless and unsure about the future.

Confusion

Marriage is meant to offer stability in a family structure, and divorce often feels like a dissolution of stability. A person can be gun-ho about ending a marriage when passions are high, but such a drastic decision can catch up to the person later. It can be difficult to figure out who is at fault, what could have been done and if now is the right time to stop the divorce proceeding. When such confusing fluctuations take hold of a person’s emotions, … Read More ...

Michael Cutler by — December 7, 2021 in Career