Top 25 Legal Issues Identified The areas of greatest need identified in the survey include auto and traffic issues such as traffic tickets and accidents, family issues such as adoption and divorce, and estate planning concerns such as wills, trusts, and estate or inheritance management. The Legal Needs Study also shows that legal problems know no economic boundaries. All income levels experience legal issues or events at about the same rate – 66%. • Automobile accident • Execution of a contract • Secured a home mortgage/ refinanced home • Divorce • Speeding ticket or traffic violation • Prepared a will • Marriage • Leased an apartment or home • Set up a trust • Became executor of parents’ estate • Was subpoenaed • Vehicle damaged while parked on street • Sold faulty merchandise • Identity theft • Inherited property • Filed bankruptcy • Friend who owes you money files for bankruptcy • Injured someone accidentally • Leased a vehicle • Challenged a will • Creditor taking legal action • Adoption of a child • Property was damaged while in storage • Dog bit someone • A tenant sued you 93% of respondents believe lawyers charge too much for their services. 76% of respondents said that they were hesitant to call a lawyer. 9 out of 10 respondents said if cost were more affordable, they would seek legal advice for even trivial issues such as a traffic ticket or the review of a rental agreement. Nearly 90% of Americans say they don’t have any form of legal insurance or legal protection service that could make getting qualified legal help easy and affordable. More than 60% reported they would be interested in purchasing legal protection. 66% of respondents reported they had to take at least one day off from work in the past year to deal with one or more legal issues Respondents reported that they had better peace of mind and were less distracted at work when they had a legal protection plan in place. About the Study This study of full-time employees in the U.S. was conducted over the Internet. A national probability sample of males and females aged 18 to 64 was drawn from American Consumer Opinion® Online, Decision Analyst’s worldwide panel of over eight million consumers. The sample was balanced by geography and selected demographics such as gender, age, ethnicity, and household income. Panelists were invited by email to the screening survey, and those employed full-time were invited to Decision Analyst’s DAISurvey™ website to participate in the study. A total of 1,000 interviews were completed online from September 20 through September 26, 2012. About Decision Analyst Decision Analyst is one of the largest marketing research and analytical consulting firms in North America, and serves an array of Fortune 500 companies around the world. The firm specializes in strategy research, product testing, advertising testing, and marketing optimization using advanced simulation techniques. The firm is headquartered in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Protect me now! https://sites.legalshield/aasites/displayPlanSelect?site=hub&assoc=carlosodominguez&tab=personal
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