Estate: Terms to Know and What To Do If Your Loved One Didn’t Have a Will

Estate: Terms to Know and What To Do If Your Loved One Didn’t Have a Will

When a loved one unexpectedly dies, it is an extremely difficult time for family members. They are left to pick up the pieces after the devastating news, including figuring out what to do with their loved one’s possessions. If a family member did not have a will at the time they passed, knowing what to…

Victim’s Rights: What Are They and How Do They Work?

Victim’s Rights: What Are They and How Do They Work?

The following content is adapted from “Unthinkable” by attorney Kyle Bachus. When it comes to the criminal justice system, victims and family members of victims often feel the system favors the accused. Many victims have voiced their opinions about this imbalance, which has pushed for victim’s rights reform that would give them specific protections. Over…

The 11 Steps In a Criminal Case
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The 11 Steps In a Criminal Case

The following content is adapted from “Unthinkable” by attorney Kyle Bachus. Any criminal case is generally a lengthy process that involves several steps to ensure justice is served. However, criminal cases that involve a fatality or catastrophic injury are particularly complex and can take months (if not longer) to reach a resolution. If you and…

3 Ways to Regain Control After Suffering a Catastrophic Loss

3 Ways to Regain Control After Suffering a Catastrophic Loss

The following content is adapted from “Unthinkable” by attorney Kyle Bachus. Suddenly losing a loved one in an accident is devastating for family members and friends. Your life changes instantly, and it can be difficult to know how to pick up the pieces and move forward. There could be a lot of questions left unanswered…

Who Is Involved in a Criminal Case After Wrongful Death?
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Who Is Involved in a Criminal Case After Wrongful Death?

After a tragic event in which a family member’s life is lost, nothing can undo what happened. But it’s important to know the legal system is there to hold the responsible party accountable and ensure justice is served. If criminal charges are brought in your family’s case after losing a loved one to wrongful death,…

Dealing With the Effects of Grief After a Fatal Accident

Dealing With the Effects of Grief After a Fatal Accident

A tragic accident is devastating for everybody involved. However, making it through the traumatic event is only the first step. Many people neglect to think about the aftermath of emotions and physical healing that must take place after losing somebody to an accident. Grief is a coping process that our bodies and minds need to…