Lessons on Chavez

Written on March 6, 2013 by in Personal Injury

Another dictator has been lost in South America.  This regime change did not come from a latin spring but from disease.  Cancer does not respect a person and rarely do we witness such a public fight by a world leader.  In all definitions of the word, Chavez was a socialist dictator with the charisma to match.

What is relevant to Americans about his passing? It highlights our form of government.  While it is not working the way it is intended by our framers, our system is stable. Safeguards built into our system restrict the demagoguery of personality to limited areas which is frustrating sometimes. It would be easier to allow a cult personality to solve the systematic  inefficiencies of a republic with a benevolent dictator or empowered CEO.  President Obama struggles with the inefficiency of a republic with attempts to thwart the system.  I don’t blame him but Chavez’s death illuminates why our system refuses such attempts: predictability.  If our President passed away or was unable to govern due to his humanity, our system has solved that problem before it even presents itself.  Getting around the 535 people in Congress would eliminate you and me.  Our inefficiency proves the point that disease, death and regime change are predictable so the purest form of government, a system of scenarios with predictable outcomes, is one that sacrifices the principle for the power.

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Foreclosure Procedures… Time To Get Creative

Written on January 18, 2013 by in Real Estate

Regulations issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Agency will rock the real estate foreclosure market.  Two specific regulations should be noted by real estate market watchers.  First, the CFPB has issued a prohibition against “dual tracking,” which is the process of starting foreclosure procedures while the borrower has requested help from the lender.  I think this is a good rule because many borrowers are caught at the last minute waiting like a pressure cooker for a modification response and a pending foreclosure date.  This “gotcha” tactic by the lenders should be barred.

Second and most important, lenders are barred from starting foreclosures until the borrower has missed four payments.  The thoughts behind this regulation is that four months allows the borrower to request short sale help or modifications.  Practically a borrower could miss three payments then apply for help to keep the home and that application would delay the foreclosure process further.

The bottom line is that lenders are going to have to start getting very creative with borrowers to work out foreclosure solutions.  Borrowers need to seek legal help as soon as possible so that the time frames can be maximized to transition to a new financial position.

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Arms Length Real Estate Transactions – Video

Written on August 6, 2011 by in Legal Matters
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Albert Hartley offers advice on the importance of using arm’s length real estate transactions to protect yourself.

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Top Lawyers Push Rates Above $1000 An Hour

Written on March 1, 2011 by in Legal Matters

Here’s an interesting article from The Wall Street Journal:

By VANESSA O’CONNELL

Leading attorneys in the U.S. are asking as much as $1,250 an hour, significantly more than in previous years, taking advantage of big clients’ willingness to pay top dollar for certain types of services.

A few pioneers had raised their fees to more than $1,000 an hour about five years ago, at the peak of the economic boom. But after the recession hit, many of the rest of the industry’s elite were hesitant, until recently, to charge more than $990 an hour.

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Motorcycle Accidents: What You Should Do

Written on January 19, 2011 by in Motorcycle Injuries

Every year, thousands of motorcyclist are seriously injured or killed while riding because of the negligence of others. The aftermath of these incidents are often devastating for the entire family of those who were involved.

If you or someone you love has been injured in a motorcycle-related incident, you need to talk with a professional legal counselor to insure that you are receiving all of the benefits and compensation that you deserves.

Motorcycle-related incidents have special considerations beyond those involved in other vehicle cases.

Call the Hartley Law Group at 757-802-3732.

Unfortunately, the majority of motorcycle accidents are caused by drivers of other vehicles. Accidents involving motorcycles often result in serious injuries which can take extensive periods of time for recovery.  The physical, financial and emotional strain from these types of incidents can often be devastating. It is important in these situations to have a personal injury attorney who can get you the compensation you need and deserve. The Hartley Law Group has the experience, skill and expertise to help you.

Insurance adjusters will call you as soon as the accident is reported and will often try to persuade you to agree to a settlement for much less than you legally deserve. It is important that you do not talk with them until you have met with an attorney who can represent you and work on your behalf to secure the compensation you are entitled to receive. Call the Hartley Law Group at 757-802-3732 and we will handle every detail of these negotiations for you.

As a motorcyclist, you understand the importance of safety and have taken a number of special precautions to reduce the hazards you face when riding a motorcycle. Unfortunately, many drivers of passenger vehicles fail in their responsibility to share the road and often cause motorcycle incidents to happen because of their negligence.

In 2007, The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released its report on motorcycles showing 103,000 reported motorcyclist injuries and 5,154 related fatalities in the United States alone. They also reported that motorcyclists are approximately 35 times more likely to die in a traffic accident than occupants of a passenger vehicle.

In comparison with the extensive safety features that passenger vehicles provide, motorcycles offer very little protection in the event of an accident. Because of this, motorcycle collisions typically result in serious injuries or even death.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a motorcycle accident, call the Hartley Law Group at 757-802-3732.

Motorcycle Resource Links:

  • American Motorcyclists Association
    The AMA is an organization that protects the interests of motorcyclists and promotes the motorcycle lifestyle.
  • Motorcycle Safety Foundation
    MSF is an internationally recognized non-profit organization, responsible for the development of the Rider Education Training System.

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DISCLAIMER: This site and any information contained herein are intended for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. Seek competent legal counsel for advice on any legal matter.

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Personal Injury Protection

Written on November 20, 2010 by in Personal Injury

When someone is wrongfully injured by the negligence or irresponsible actions of another, they are often victimized in a variety of different ways. First, the injury itself is something that happened to them through no fault of their own. In addition to the physical trauma that often accompanies an incident of this nature, they are often forced to deal with a labyrinth of confusing legal and financial decisions to avoid being taken advantage of by insurance companies and the medical community. The physical, financial and emotional hardship that typically follows these types of incidents should not be endured without professional help and advice.

If you or someone you love has been injured in an accident, do not sign any agreement with an insurance adjuster before talking with a personal injury attorney.  The job of the insurance adjuster is to do what is best for THEM … not what is best for YOU.

Call us.  Unlike the insurance adjusters, we are on YOUR side and can help you to receive the justice and the compensation that is rightfully yours.

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