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posted by admin on Nov 5

            So you’ve met the woman of your dreams here in the Land of Smiles and you want to take her back to the US. A lot of erroneous information floats around about the US Immigration process particularly with regard to the tourist visa and hopefully this little article will clear up some of the confusion.

The Tourist Visa for your Thai Fiancee

I hear many people discuss the tourist visa in various forums and blogs and mostly I hear about how easy they are to obtain for Thai girls. It’s true that the United States Embassy in Bangkok is somewhat less reluctant to grant tourist visas than other diplomatic missions. That being said, they are still difficult to obtain. I usually tell people that the rejection rate is about 95% and I usually receive and incredulous response because they know someone who got one for their Thai girlfriend, fiancee, or wife. That may be the case, however, the Bangkok Embassy denies many tourist visas on a daily basis and they are not likely to alter this system. Read the rest of this entry »

posted by admin on Nov 5

            With a little creativity and stellar bookkeeping, you can make the job of figuring out taxes a whole lot easier. Let someone else deal with the IRS so you won’t be stressed. There are various forms to fill out and deductions to figure out. Mish is a Nationally recognized Attorney whose practice focuses on representing clients across the United States with IRS Problems. There are a number of lawyers who handle different case types and then there are other lawyers who solely act as tax lawyers.
It is always advisable though, that you have list of questions ready to be put to your Los Angeles tax attorney, during consultation. There are virtually hundreds and thousands of articles available on these online resources, which would answer most of the queries, which you may have had. And there are a lot of people who forget to give out their personal contact information. With Google or via referrals, a qualified tax attorney can be easily found. Read the rest of this entry »

posted by admin on Nov 5

            As the day for trick or treating approaches, the idea of safety should be on the minds of all, especially parents of small children.

You may not know this, but the United States Department of Transportation has issued statistics, which demonstrate that the majority of fatal collisions between motor vehicles and young pedestrians (under 15 years of age) happen most frequently between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. (i.e., during trick or treating hours!)

Also, 84% of deaths among young pedestrians occurred at non-intersection locations (indicating children are most likely to dart and dash from mid-block into the street).

Halloween also sees more than its share of automobile accidents because of the number of parties that take place (with alcohol being consumed). Read the rest of this entry »

posted by admin on Nov 5

           Whether it stems from an automobile accident or an occurrence on the job, dealing with an injury can be very difficult. Even more trying is making the decision on whether or not to settle a personal injury case or fight it and go to a trial. There are several factors that need to be carefully considered before deciding if the issue should go through the entire process, each of which are unique to your case

First and foremost, you should sit down with your lawyer and thoroughly examine the offer put on the table by the defendant. Remember to stay objective and try to determine if you can get more favorable results with a trial. Observe your case closely and examine its strengths and weaknesses. Personal circumstances such as financial and emotional expense of a trial should also be considered. To get a better idea of your chances, you could research cases and verdicts in your district that are comparable to the case. Read the rest of this entry »

posted by admin on Nov 5

            If you were involved in an accident that resulted in personal injury, the only way to clear your name may to be prove that you were not at fault. Perhaps you need to prove this to your insurance company or even a judge in court. In order to get the results you’re looking for, you will need some form of concrete evidence that another party was careless and that this negligence resulted in the accident. Below are a few tips that will help you build a solid case to support your argument.

Produce Photos

A picture speaks a thousand words and could be the key to proving your case. If there is definitive proof left on the scene, take some photos and keep them on standby when it comes time to appear in court. The victim may have a strong case but a legitimate photo is hard to deny. Read the rest of this entry »