Posted June 17, 2020
Personal injury trials differ in length and complexity, depending on the injuries and causes. Most attorneys prefer to settle out of court because of the unpredictability of a trial. However, some cases reach a deadlock during negotiations, and a hearing is the next step to achieve restitution for the plaintiff. Unfortunately, the compensation received at […]
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Posted June 05, 2020
Many people wonder if they have to take a breath, blood, or urine test if stopped for driving under the influence. The practice has been contested, and, as a result, the Supreme Court has ruled on the legality of collecting breath, blood, or urine tests without a warrant. There are three main types of offenses: […]
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Posted May 25, 2020
As the victim of a workplace injury, you deserve proper compensation. If you have filed a claim with the insurance company, only to discover you are being followed, you may begin to wonder what’s legal and what’s not. Can the insurance company really follow you? Are they allowed to dig into your personal life? Unfortunately, […]
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Posted May 15, 2020
When you suffer an injury due to someone else’s action or inaction, then you might be entitled to compensation. Accidents happen, but that doesn’t mean that you don’t have a legal right to be compensated for your medical bills, lost wages or pain and suffering. The foundation for most personal injury lawsuits is negligence. Can […]
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Posted May 13, 2020
Truck drivers face a work environment based largely on endurance. The longer they can stay on the road, the more time they spend earning money and consequently the more profitable they are. However, this can lead to serious physical and emotional stresses as they push themselves to stay awake and keep earning. Hence, these stresses […]
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Posted May 11, 2020
Fatigued truck drivers are one of the most dangerous issues on the country’s roads today. One of the most famous accidents occurred on June 8, 2014, when actor/standup comedian Tracy Morgan was seriously injured and hospitalized after a Walmart truck collided into the back of the limo van carrying the star and a few of […]
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Posted May 11, 2020
The “walk and turn” test is a common tool used by police officers to try to prove a person is intoxicated. This is a type of divided attention test–the person taking it has their attention divided between muscle control, memory and balance. It also has two parts, known as the instructional state stage and the […]
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Posted May 10, 2020
Different jurisdictions handle traffic violations in different ways. In some communities, you may be able to pay the fine by mail or online, while others will require you to attend a court hearing. Some jurisdictions may schedule a separate arraignment, while others will handle all the proceedings during one court appearance. Despite the variations, there […]
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Posted April 19, 2020
Rideshare services can be a source of convenience in busy cities, whether you need to get to an appointment or want to visit local landmarks as a tourist. They might also be dangerous, as Forbes reports services like Lyft and Uber have increased accident rates at least four percent each year in areas where rideshares […]
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Posted March 20, 2020
Surgical malpractice arises through surgery mistakes, surgical errors that occur before, during or after a surgical procedure, intraoperative surgery mistakes, medical battery, and failure to obtain informed consent. There are some common elements to these cases discussed below. Prior to any surgery, the surgeon owes a duty to determine whether surgery is a viable option. […]
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