With a slowing economy and rising interest rates, more people are likely to feel the squeeze and be unable to pay all of their debts (especially credit­card debts) in full and on time. Just because you can’t pay your debts does not make you a criminal, and debtors should remember that they have rights.

In a recent suit involving a pain patch, the jury ruled that the patch was defective and awarded the deceased woman’s family over $700,000.

When dealing with insurance companies, it is important to understand a few of their secrets so that you can get the settlement you deserve...

            Although most people have heard of a “products liability suit,” not everyone knows exactly what such a suit involves. A products liability suit is a lawsuit based on a claim that a product has caused some injury. It can be brought under three distinct theories.

            Cars are expensive to own and require the owner to continually buy “consumables,” such as gas, oil, filters, spark plugs, and windshield wipers. Among these consumables are tires, and most car owners understand that they will have to replace their tires every so often because the treads will become worn.