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Most commonly three years, but there are some instances where the statutes of limitations is much shorter than that. There are claims involving a defendant that is a governmental entity that requires the filing of a notice of claim within 90 days of thea accident.

Social Security Disability is a disability pension earned by a worker for the benefit of the worker and, in some cases, his or her dependents. SSI, or Supplemental Security Income, is federal assistance for the disabled with little family income. Both require the claimant to be disabled.

It is highly likely that you can get a credit card after your debts are discharged in bankruptcy, but whether that is a good idea is another matter. You should be aware that you cannot file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy again for eight years after filing a previous Chapter 7 bankruptcy in which your debts were discharged.

An uncontested divorce is where the defendant defaults or waives his/her apperance following service of a summons. A contested divorce is where the defendant appears. Commonly, the defendant's apperance involves retaining a lawyer.

Frequently a defendant will be charged with driving while intoxicated due to an alleged blood alcohol content in excess of .08%, and will have a second common law DWI due to an allegation that there are sensory indications of intoxication, such as glassy eyes, slurred speech, the odor of an alcoholic beverage on the breath, and others.

A will must conatain, at a minimum, the names of the people or organizations to whom you wish to leave your property, what property you wish to leave them, and the name of the proposed executor of your estate. Alternate beneficiaries and alternate executors are highly recommended.

The answers to these questions are general in nature and are not intended to create an attorney-client relationship or to replace specific legal advice. We invite you to contact our office at (716) 694-8888 to schedule a consultation, so that we can learn about the facts of your case and respond to the particulars of your unique situation.