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Pensions – Bankruptcy Proceedings
If you file for bankruptcy, you’ll be happy to know that most pensions are free from the clutches of the bankruptcy trustee. If your pension plan falls under one of the following categories, it will be excluded from bankruptcy proceedings (in other words, it’s safe): Any retirement funds that are tax exempt under the U.S. Tax Code, such as 401, 403, or 408 plans. Any pension plan that qualifies under ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974). Certain government...Read More
What is an Annulment of a Criminal Arrest or Conviction?
Annulment is a court-guided process in which the legal record of a person’s arrest or conviction is sealed from public view, or in some cases the records are physically destroyed. The New Hampshire annulment process involves filing a written application and sometimes a hearing in front of a judge. A person generally gets one opportunity to request an annulment. Some violent crimes and offenses involving children, among others, cannot be annulled. Annulment gives the beneficiary a fresh start. The annuled...Read More
Truck Rollover – Improperly Loaded Trailer
Truck Rollover Accidents/Tractor Trailer Rollover/Improperly Loaded Trailer Dangerous truck rollover accidents and tractor trailer rollovers occur when a truck flips over while moving and are frighteningly common on our nation’s roadways. Because the wheels have left the ground, the vehicle is totally out of control. Other motorists on the roadway are in jeopardy, as well as objects that happen to be in the runaway truck’s path. In addition, cargo may go flying, possibly striking other vehicles or posing obstacles on the road...Read More
DWI/DUI Arrest – Sobriety Test and Dismissed
Sobriety test for driver – our client was stopped for speed. The officer went up to the car and had a conversation with our client while he was sitting inside his car. During the conversation, the officer opened our client’s car door and asked him to step out, telling him to shut his car off. The driver did take the field sobriety tests and was arrested for DWI. The criminal defense attorneys at Seufert Law filed a Motion to Suppress the...Read More
Heavy Equipment Operator – Workers Compensation – $380,000 Lump Sum Settlement
Facts/Liability: On October 17, 1995, 49 female heavy equipment worker operating paving roller on job site when almost hit by dump truck. Client suffered “whiplash” type injuries trying to avoid a collision, but no impact of vehicles. Carrier initially accepted workers comp claim and paid client $750.00 weekly comp. Multiple treating doctors said non-surgically correctable damage (aggravation of pre-existing arthritis) to cervical spine. Multiple IME’s said no injury. Eleven (11) DOL/CAB decisions kept the claimant on full disability benefits from...Read More
Flaking Paint Raises Two Year Old’s Blood Level
Parents rented home in Northfield, NH in 2008 for family that included a 2-year old child. Landlord failed to give family the required lead paint disclosure forms or pamphlet. Landlord knew home was older home with peeling and flaking paint but told family that they could repaint if they wished. The following year, at child’s 3-year “well baby visit”, a blood lead level of 20 mg/dl was discovered and NH DHHS, Childhood Lead Paint Poisoning Division investigated the home and...Read More
Lead Paint Presentation – November 9, 2017
How it Affects Contractors, Investment Properties & Families November 9, 2017.
IRS Announces 2018 Tax Brackets – Standard Deduction Amounts
The Internal Revenue Service has announced the annual inflation adjustments for a number of tax-related provisions for 2018, including, of course, the latest tax rate schedules and tax tables. These are the numbers for the tax year 2018 beginning Jan. 1, 2018 (assuming that there are no big changes as the result of tax reform). They are not the numbers and tables that you’ll use to prepare your 2017 tax returns in 2018 (you’ll find them here). You’ll use these...Read More
American Airlines Bankruptcy
American Airlines filed for Chapter 11 reorganization. That allows them to cancel existing contracts and renegotiate for better terms in the hopes that they can turn a profit and get out from under their debt. It can be a very effective business tool. Individuals can also do this, but it is called Chapter 13. Chapter 13 allows people to cancel leases or loans, certain home mortgages, credit card and other debt in the hopes that they can get out from...Read More