Missing a probation meeting is frightening, especially when your first thought is, “Am I going to jail now?” The short answer is: not necessarily. A missed meeting can be a probation violation, but it does not automatically mean you will be taken into custody. What happens next depends on the type of probation you’re on, why the meeting […]

Getting injured is stressful enough. Getting calls or letters from debt collectors while you’re still recovering can feel overwhelming and unfair. Many people assume that filing a personal injury claim automatically stops medical bills from going to collections. Unfortunately, that’s not how it usually works. Here’s what you need to know about medical bills, collections, […]

Winning a judgment feels like crossing the finish line. Unfortunately, for many people, it’s only the halfway point. Courts do not automatically force the losing party to pay. If the other side ignores the judgment, collection becomes your responsibility. The good news is that the law gives you tools to enforce it. The challenge is knowing […]

If you’ve been injured on the job and your doctor has released you to light duty or modified duty, your employer is required to follow those restrictions. But what happens if your employer says they don’t have any modified duty available? This situation is more common than many workers realize—especially in physically demanding jobs—and it can have […]

One of the most important—and stressful—decisions in any criminal case is whether to accept a plea deal or move forward and fight the charges at trial. Every case is different, and there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. But understanding how this decision is evaluated can help you make an informed choice with your attorney. Here’s what you need to know. […]