From the perspective of a trial lawyer, I agree that anyone with money has a bulls eye on their back.
One of the very FIRST things I want to know before filing a lawsuit is whether the judgment is collectible. If the person I am suing in judgment-proof or otherwise eligible for bankruptcy, there is no point or purpose in pursuing it.
So yes, if people know you have money, you are at increased risk for litigation. No doubt about it.
My advice ...
Think like a lawyer. Be super cautious about doing anything that exposes you to potential liability. Anticipate frivolous nuisance suits -- if you have a bulls-eye on your back -- someone will take a shot.
There are people out there who are out looking for a reason to sue ... looking for a reason to get fired and scream discrimination or sexual harassment ... and who will lie and cheat to extort money from you.
Think about those bus accidents where on-lookers to the accident run into the bus after the accident and fake injuries.
Nothing wrong with a healthy sense of paranoia.
Anticipate the avenues of attack -- cover your a$$.
One of the very FIRST things I want to know before filing a lawsuit is whether the judgment is collectible. If the person I am suing in judgment-proof or otherwise eligible for bankruptcy, there is no point or purpose in pursuing it.
So yes, if people know you have money, you are at increased risk for litigation. No doubt about it.
My advice ...
Think like a lawyer. Be super cautious about doing anything that exposes you to potential liability. Anticipate frivolous nuisance suits -- if you have a bulls-eye on your back -- someone will take a shot.
There are people out there who are out looking for a reason to sue ... looking for a reason to get fired and scream discrimination or sexual harassment ... and who will lie and cheat to extort money from you.
Think about those bus accidents where on-lookers to the accident run into the bus after the accident and fake injuries.
Nothing wrong with a healthy sense of paranoia.
Anticipate the avenues of attack -- cover your a$$.
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