DUI: Qué Es, Sus Consecuencias y Cómo Defenderte
Conducir bajo la influencia (DUI, por sus siglas en inglés) es un delito grave en todos los estados de EE.UU. Aunque las leyes pueden variar, las consecuencias pueden ser severas y afectar tu historial, tu empleo y hasta tu estatus migratorio. Si alguna vez enfrentas una detención por DUI, es fundamental conocer tus derechos y […]
Violencia Doméstica: Lo Que No Se Dice Puede Destruir Tu Futuro
La violencia doméstica no siempre se ve. A veces no deja moretones, pero sí deja marcas profundas: en la mente, en el hogar, y en el futuro legal de quienes se ven involucrados. En La Firma Unida | La Liga Defensora, hemos visto de cerca cómo estos casos pueden cambiar la vida de una persona, […]
5 Preguntas Cruciales Después de un Accidente
Sufrir un accidente puede ser confuso, doloroso y estresante. Pero además de la salud, hay algo igual de importante que muchos descuidan: tu caso legal. A continuación, respondemos cinco preguntas clave que pueden definir si recibes una compensación… o terminas con una deuda médica y sin ayuda. 1. ¿Qué consecuencias legales tiene decir “estoy bien” […]
Arrest Warrants: What Are They and How Do They Work?
Many people live with a warrant without knowing it. Sometimes it starts with something as small as a forgotten ticket or a missed court date. But an active warrant can have serious consequences: from being arrested at a traffic stop to losing job or immigration opportunities. At The United Firm [...]
Domestic Violence: What Many Do Not Know
Talking about domestic violence is not easy. Many people think that this type of cases only occur when there are blows or serious injuries, but the reality is much broader. In the United States, there are many behaviors that can be considered crimes, even when there is no physical contact. At La Firma Unida | La Liga Defensora, we look at [...]
The Importance of Having a Lawyer After an Accident
When a person suffers an accident, whether it is an auto accident, at work, in a store or even a slip and fall on the street, the impact is not only physical or emotional, it is also legal and financial. Many victims believe that they can resolve everything directly with the insurance company or their employer, but the reality is [...]
Workers' Compensation: Psychological Trauma Also Counts
When we think of an accident, most people imagine broken bones, wounds or visible scars. However, not all injuries can be seen with the naked eye. Many times, an accident leaves emotional and psychological scars that are just as painful and can also affect your daily life. What are invisible injuries? Invisible injuries are [...]
Domestic Violence: Men Can Be Victims Too
When talking about domestic violence, most people think of women as victims. However, men can also be accused or suffer from this type of situation. The most serious thing is that, in many cases, society takes it lightly or does not believe it. But the law is clear: any act of violence, [...]
Workers' Compensation: What You Should Know
In tough times, the last thing you need is to lose everything after an accident at work. Many people don't know that if you've been working at your job for six months or more, you may be entitled to money and benefits if you've suffered a work-related injury. And the best part: it doesn't matter whether the accident was major or [...]
When gifts or loans become theft
El robo no siempre ocurre con alguien encapuchado llevándose objetos de una tienda. A veces, situaciones tan comunes como aceptar un regalo, pedir prestado algo de tu trabajo o vender un objeto que pensabas que era tuyo pueden terminar en un problema legal serio. En La Firma Unida | La Liga Defensora, hoy exploramos cómo […]
