Before you can file for bankruptcy under Chapter 7, you must the income  eligibility requirements. One of these requirements is not having too much disposable income.

The way to see if you make too much income to use Chapter 7 is the means test. In this post we discuss how the Chapter 7 means test calculation works.

If you want to know for sure if you qualify for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, please call Stone Rose Law at (480) 739-2448.

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Chapter 7 bankruptcy may be what you need to get relief from debts you cannot repay. The fresh start you can get from discharged debts under Chapter 7 can help you get back on your feet financially and give you peace of mind.

At the same time, there are some drawbacks, including the fact that you must first qualify to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

This post covers the benefits and potential drawbacks of using Chapter 7 bankruptcy as part of the bankruptcy process.

If you need help choosing a bankruptcy option, please call Stone Rose Law at (480) 739-2448…
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What does a slip-and-fall claim look like in real life? What kinds of fact patterns do plaintiffs’ attorneys encounter in slip-and-fall accidents? 

Here, we present some examples of real slip-and-fall settlements.

You can learn more about the compensation you might receive for physical injuries from a slip and fall accident you experienced by using our Personal Injury Calculator.

A Fall from a Window Results in a $2 Million Settlement

After a four-year-old girl died from injuries after falling from a third-floor college dormitory window, her parents sued the college, the dormitory management company, and the window manufacturer based…
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How long a slip-and-fall accident settlement takes depends on several variables. Simple cases that do not involve serious injuries often settle within nine months to a year, while cases involving more serious injuries can take a year or more. 

Other factors that can affect how long a settlement can take include:

• How long it takes to gather the relevant evidence to support your claim
• Whether the property owner has a homeowner’s or business insurance coverage policy
• The negotiating stance of the property owner and its insurer
• How long it takes to complete your medical treatment related to your injuries
• The

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In Arizona and everywhere else in the United States, slip-and-fall accident claims rarely go to trial. On average, for every 20 slip-and-fall accidents, only one makes it into court proceedings. The rest of these personal injury cases settle out of court.

In this post, we cover why slip-and-fall accidents often result in settlements, what goes into the legal process of settlement, and why, even though your slip-and-fall claim may never go before a jury, an experienced personal injury attorney can be a valuable ally in helping you seek compensation through settlement.

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How much can you expect to receive in a slip-and-fall settlement? The answer depends on multiple factors. 

In most cases, you will not receive a settlement of $1 million or more. Still, it can happen if the evidence supports your damages claims and you have the right legal representation from an experienced lawyer.

Here, we present examples of some of the largest publicly disclosed slip-and-fall court awards.

An $18 Million Settlement from an $85 Million Jury Verdict for a Fall

A pedestrian suffered a broken back and other serious injuries after he fell 20 feet through an open manhole in …
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If a commercial truck collides with you, more people or entities could be liable than just the driver, such as the business that owns the truck and the truck’s manufacturer. In this post, we consider some of the unique characteristics of commercial truck accident liability in Arizona, how it can affect you, and what to do if you are involved in a commercial truck accident.

If you or a loved one were involved in a commercial truck accident, call Stone Rose Law at (480) 498-8998 or use our contact form so we can help you receive the compensation you may…
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The average payout for a pedestrian hit by a car ranges from $2,000 to $100,000 in Arizona for non-fatal injuries, while payouts for permanent or fatal injuries can reach well over $100,000. 

Your specific payout amount will entirely depend on the facts of your case and the extent of your injuries.

If you or a loved one were struck by a car, please call Stone Rose Law at (480) 498-8998 or use our contact form to speak with an experienced personal injury lawyer.

How Much Are Pedestrian Accident Settlements Worth?

The average settlement payout for pedestrian accident claims can vary…
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In this post, we cover the elements needed to prove a wrongful death claim in Arizona. Outside of legally qualifying to bring a wrongful death claim, there are four elements you will need to prove:

• The person at fault owed the decedent a duty of care
• The person at fault breached that duty of care
• The breach caused death to the decedent
• You sustained damages as a result of the at-fault party’s breach of their duty of care

If you have lost a loved one and need help proving these elements, call Stone Rose Law at (480) 498-8998 or use…
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If you have been injured on the property of someone else, commonly known as a “slip and fall claim,” you may be able to receive compensation for the pain and suffering you experienced. Typically, pain and suffering can be worth between a few thousand dollars for minor injuries or substantially higher for severe injuries.

This post covers the potential value of pain and suffering in a slip-and-fall claim, what types of damages count as pain and suffering, and common ways that insurance adjusters and attorneys arrive at settlement values for pain and suffering.

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From the day your bankruptcy lawyer files your petition with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Arizona to the day the bankruptcy court judge signs your discharge order, the Chapter 7 bankruptcy process takes around four months.

It can take longer in some situations, but a Chapter 7 bankruptcy timeline will seldom take more than a year to complete.

We can break the Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing process into four parts:

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Under the United States Bankruptcy Code, no limit exists on how many times you can declare bankruptcy under Chapter 7. You are, however, subject to time restrictions on how soon you can file for Chapter 7 after you have filed for a prior Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy.

In this post, we consider the factors that determine how often you can file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and the minimum time periods that may apply.

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When you file a petition for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Arizona, as long as your case encounters no delays, you can expect to receive your order of discharge about four months after you file.

If you have an experienced bankruptcy lawyer to represent you, like the one at Stone Rose Law, your attorney will let you know your bankruptcy discharge date. Call us at (480) 739-2448 for help with your bankruptcy.

In this post, we cover ways to find out what your Chapter 7 discharge date is.

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