Straight Talking on The Law

"It's Money, and I Want it NOW!"

 

 

By: Robert Harris

You've seen the commercial. You know, the companies that just want to help you. In reality, these lenders are buying personal injury awards. Sometimes they buy the stream of payments you've negotiated, and sometimes, more alarmingly, before you've even received an award.

Before you even think about selling your award, read this article from the NY Times.

These companies may serve a need, just as title loan companies and payday lenders. But if you have a personal injury settlement, whether its simple dog bite, an auto accident or a wrongful death, you need to talk to an experienced attorney about the value of your case and the risks of doing business with these lenders.

Most personal injury lawyers in Oregon will offer a free consultation. So take advantage of it.

Call us at 503-648-4777, or email us for a free consultation on your case. Or, for more information about how we can help you, go to our website.

Houstonian cleared after 30-year rape, robbery term | Houston & Texas News | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle

DALLAS — A Texas man had his conviction overturned Tuesday for a rape and robbery he didn’t commit after serving 30 years in prison, more time than any other inmate subsequently exonerated by DNA evidence in his state.

via www.chron.com

If you think everyone charged with a crime is guilty.

If you think everyone convicted of a crime is guilty.

For everyone who supports the death penalty.

Just understand that mistakes are made. So take the criminal justice process seriously. It isn't a game to be won. It is a government program run by humans.

So, chose wisely in DA's, Judges and lawmakers. Consider the inalterable (death) penalty. Reconsider the wisdon of taking power away from the referee (the Judge) and handing it to one of the "teams" (the prosecutors office).