Have you or someone that you care about been recently involved in a preventable accident that resulted in a personal injury? If you answer yes to this question, you already understand how a debilitating injury can change your entire life. Personal injuries are difficult, life-altering events that can leave you frustrated and unsure of where to turn. Daniel A. Higson is a personal injury attorney in Ventura County who can work to get you the injury award to which you are entitled.

Without the guidance of an experienced lawyer, you can be overwhelmed and frightened by the amount of paper work and red tape. It is important to remember though: you do not have to live with this without relief. By working with an attorney well-versed in helping clients with personal injury claims, you can be confident that you will be given the care and devotion you deserve as you fight for your just and sizable compensation.

The Law Offices of Daniel A. Higson is the place to go if you need a personal injury attorney in Ventura County. We have the resources to properly investigate your claim and can thoroughly review the matter in order to determine the best approach. This may include carefully reviewing all physical evidence, witness testimony, police reports and medical records as well as working with professionals in forensics, accident reconstruction, medicine and private investigation to act as expert witnesses in presenting your case. Whether through a negotiated settlement or jury verdict, the goal is awlays to recover the highest possible amount of financial damages that will cover any and all medical expenses, loss of earnings and emotional trauma associated with the accident or injury.

Our law firm takes on personal injury cases throughout Ventura County and we have over 35 years of combined legal experience to apply to your case. If you choose to seek legal support and guidance from our team, you can breathe easier knowing that we will do everything in our power to help you reach your optimum outcome. We employ exhaustive preparation, meticulous research and an aggressive pursuit of justice. As a result, you can be sure that an experienced attorney will represent you, one with the desire and resources to effectively help you in the wake of your personal injury.

Ventura Bankruptcy Attorney Daniel A. Higson and his talented staff at the Law Offices of Daniel A. Higson are here to help you determine your best course of action to get you on the road to financial freedom. If you have over-whelming debt and you need someone to help stop the bill collectors from calling, Dan Higson and his team are here to assist you. Call 805-642-6405 and set up an appointment for a free consultation. Our team of professionals will take the time to look over your situation and explain your options. Filing for Bankruptcy can be a frightening time – so we are happy to take the time to answer any questions and assuage your fears. After reviewing your debts and your income, we will be able to determine whether a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 Bankruptcy is the right course of action.

When it comes to finding a Ventura Bankruptcy Attorney, many people will look for the cheapest attorney they can find. Even though you feel you are in financial turmoil, this is not the best course of action. Think about it – you wouldn’t necessarily choose your personal doctor based on the fact that he is the cheapest. You wouldn’t buy the cheapest car you could find solely because it is the most inexpensive car on the market. So why trust your financial well-being to the most inexpensive (and often inexperienced) attorney you can find? You need someone you can trust. Bankruptcy may be one of the biggest decisions of your life. Our free consultation is not only for us to get to know you and your situation, but also for you to decide if we are the right people for you!

Call the Law Offices of Daniel A. Higson at 805-642-6405 to set up an appointment for a free consultation. And don’t forget to print off our Special Online Offer to save $100 on your filing fee.

America was devastated last week by the news of the Hostess Bankruptcy and the fact that their beloved Hostess snack treats such as Twinkies and Ding-Dongs would no longer be available for purchase. Empty counters were all you could find as every last sugar-coated treat was snatched up from gas stations and grocery stores. But how could this happen? How could an eighty-five-year-old American Company just all of a sudden go under?

Hostess filed for bankruptcy in January, its second trip to bankruptcy court since 2004. It previously emerged from restructuring in 2009 after a four-and-a-half year process. The company is now controlled by a group of investment firms, including hedge funds Silver Point Capital and Monarch Alternative Capital. While approval of the bankruptcy court is needed before Hostess can start selling its assets in liquidation, the company said production at all of its bakeries stopped effective Friday, and that stores will no longer receive products from Hostess Brands after the final round of deliveries of products that were made Thursday night.

Hostess suspended payments to the 42 multiemployer pension plans to which it contributes in August 2011. “For active employees, the circumstances differ for each MEPP, so (participants) should contact the administrator of the MEPP” in which they participate, Mr. Ignon said in an email, citing an employee Q&A document. He could not provide further information by press time. The company’s IBC Defined Benefit Plan had about $56 million in assets and $111 million in liabilities as of April 30, according to the PBGC.

In Hostess Brands Jan. 2012 bankruptcy filing, the company’s biggest unsecured creditor was The Confectionery Union & Industry International Pension Fund, a unionized employee plan with a near $944 million pension claim. The size of the near $1 billion union pension claim is likely, in part, because Hostess’s hedge fund owners stopped contributing to the company’s pension plan in August, as a result of bitter labor negotiations and deteriorating finances.

After filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last week, Hostess Brands will ask a bankruptcy judge to approve a plan that will allow it to pay $1.75 million in bonuses to 19 of its executives. Hostess’ decision to file for bankruptcy came amid disputes with its union workers, who threatened a strike that Hostess said imperiled the company’s finances. The unions are now protesting Hostess’ request for the bonuses, though they are unlikely to prevail, CNN Money reports:

Hostess Brands will ask a bankruptcy judge on Monday for approval to shut down the company and pay $1.75 million in executive bonuses.

Unions representing workers at the maker of Twinkies, Wonder Bread and Drake’s snacks are arguing against the bonuses. [...]

Under the plan, bonuses ranging from $7,400 to $130,500 will be paid to 19 executives. The company argues the bonuses are below market rates for such payments.

Even as it blamed unions for the bankruptcy and the 18,500 job losses that will ensue, Hostess already gave its executives pay raises earlier this year. The salary of the company’s chief executive tripled from $750,000 to roughly $2.5 million, and at least nine other executives received pay raises ranging from $90,000 to $400,000. Those raises came just months after Hostess originally filed for bankruptcy earlier this year.

Daniel A. Higson is a Ventura Bankruptcy Attorney serving the legal needs of the Ventura County Community. Disponible en Español.

Do you need a Ventura Bankruptcy Attorney to help file Bankruptcy?

• Are you behind on your credit card payments?
• Unable to pay your medical bills?
  
• Receiving threatening phone calls from debt collectors?
  
• Concerned your wages will be garnished – or worse, a lien placed on your home? 

Ventura Bankruptcy Attorney Daniel A. Higson and his experienced staff can give you debt relief by filing Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 personal bankruptcy. Average Americans are losing their homes and possessions because they don’t know they have options. Instead they look to Title Loans and Payday Loans and get themselves’ into more trouble. As the bill collectors continue to call, it can all feel incredibly frustrating. If you are feeling overwhelmed by debt, you need skilled guidance to determine whether bankruptcy is the right option for you. If you have a  business and you are experiencing tough times, Daniel A. Higson can determine if a Chapter 11 is right for you. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation and begin your fresh start on the road to financial freedom with a Ventura Bankruptcy Attorney on your side.

Ventura Bankruptcy Attorney Daniel A. Higson has been practicing law in Ventura County for over 38 years. If you need an experienced certified Ventura Bankruptcy Attorney who is affordable and can help you understand your rights, call 805-642-6405 and speak with a professional lawyer today. We take pride in taking the time to understand your case and all the individual details. After our initial meeting, you will leave our office with a plan and a sense of relief knowing that you are on your way to a fresh start. People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care. We know Bankruptcy – and we care about each and everyone of our clients and do our best to put them back into a manageable financial situation. Remember… Bankruptcy is not the end… It’s a new beginning.