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By 2060 it's expected that the number of Americans older than 65 will double from 46 million to more than 98 million. As Baby Boomers continue to age and lifespans continue to increase, elder law is coming to the forefront for many across the US. Elder law attorneys can help their clients with issues pertaining to advanced age whether they be financial or medical. For those who are dealing with advanced age themselves or who have family members who are of advanced age, here are three things to know about elder law attorneys.

Filing for worker's compensation is something that needs to be done with a great amount of forethought. Being hurt on the job is not automatically going to qualify you for worker's compensation payments, especially if you are unaware of how to go about the process. It's always a good idea to hire a worker's compensation attorney because they are so adept at helping you navigate the process. However, there are also things you want to avoid on your end so that you won't risk throwing the case.

One of the newest trends when it comes to divorce is a collaborative divorce. If you and your spouse want to avoid a divorce trial, you may agree to a collaborative divorce. This type of divorce requires you and your spouse, along with your divorce attorneys, to sit down and hash out all of the issues and come to a settlement on your own. The agreement typically requires both parties to refrain from filing for a trial for a period of time, such as six months, in order to try to force both of you to reach an agreement.

Federal law gives parents of special education students several rights including the right to participate in meetings to set up an individualized education program (IEP). Parents and other family members (generally those who hold guardian status) can request that the school also evaluate children for possible special needs. Most schools are good about arranging for these evaluations and plan conferences quickly, but there are some that are reluctant to take any steps.

If you have been injured or harmed by something that a medical professional did or did not do, you may be wondering if you have grounds for a medical malpractice case. It is important you understand that accidents happen though. Medical personnel are only human, even though it may seem they think otherwise. If, however, there was some sort of neglect on the professional's part, you have the right to expect compensation for your pain and suffering.

If you're unable to pay your bills, then you may be able to file for bankruptcy. As a consumer, you have two options for filing bankruptcy, chapter 7 and chapter 13. Which one you should use depends on a number of factors as well as your income and your assets. Both have the advantage of stopping creditors from making you pay everything in full, but both also have the disadvantage of having an effect on your credit.

When a loved one gets injured and that injury results in death, it can hit you hard and result in much heartache and mourning. When the death was caused by another person or businesses' negligence, however, you may actually be entitled to monetary damages. Not everyone is able to get benefits, only those who can show that they were financially dependent on the deceased may qualify. For there to be any compensation, however, you must be able to prove that there was really some negligence present.

There may be nothing worse than realizing that you can't afford to pay your debts. Unfortunately, it doesn't take much to reach that point. All it takes is a medical emergency, death in the family, loss of job, or other unexpected calamity, to plunge you headlong into financial ruin. When that happens, you have two choices, you can continue to struggle under the burden of debt, or you can file for bankruptcy protection.