Choosing an Attorney Know What to Expect
If you are looking to hire an attorney, there must be something important happening in your life. That’s why choosing the right attorney is incredibly important. You must find someone competent, experienced in the area that you need help in, and with whom you can personally connect and build trust.
Why You should File a Police Report After an Accident
Many people wrongly assume that they don’t need to file a police report after a minor vehicle accident. Minor or major, a police report is very important to file after any accident if there is a chance you are going to pursue compensation.
How to Survive a Sobriety Checkpoint
The use of sobriety checkpoints is a well-established police tactic designed to get intoxicated drivers off the roads. You are more likely to see a checkpoint around holidays and other special events where people tend to drink and drive more – i.e. Memorial Day, Fourth of July, or Labor Day.
Common Amusement Park Injuries More Down-to-Earth than Expected
While you may think the riskiest part of an amusement park would be the big rides that move people through the air at high speeds, the most common type of accident is much more earth-bound - the slip and/or trip-and-fall.
6 Common Types of Injury Law Suits
The civil justice system provides all of us with a way to enforce and protect our rights. When people are injured, using the law is often the only way to be compensated by those responsible for the injury or for insuring against the possibility of the injury. While many different types of injuries can result in many different types of law suits, the following are six of the most common.
Concussion Rate for U.S. Kids on the Rise
A recent study found that concussion diagnoses more than doubled between 2007 and 2014. The rate among 10- to 14-year-olds more than tripled, with 15- to 19-year-olds rising by nearly as much. While the study showed this huge increase in concussions, it is unknown whether the rise was due to more injuries or better diagnosis.
How to Estimate the Value of a Personal Injury Case
Every personal injury case is different, but negotiating a potential settlement always requires coming up with an estimated value for damages. This estimate can provide a starting point for negotiations. To come up with this number, we combine economic losses (called “special” damages) and noneconomic losses (called “general” damages).
Distracted Driving
Distracted driving has become one of the greatest dangers on our roadways. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a part of the United States government, is working to raise awareness of this danger in an effort to make our roads safer.
Proving Fault in SLIP-AND-FALL Cases
Every slip-and-fall case is different, but in each one fault must be determined. It is generally the responsibility of the injured party to prove that the accident was caused by a dangerous condition or negligence.
8 Ways to Protect your Digital Self
So much of our lives take place in the digital world now that we must focus on ways to protect our most-valuable information. The following list shows 8 (relatively) easy things you can do to secure your information and protect against digital thieves.
The Story Behind the Miranda Warning
“You have the right to remain silent..." We have all heard these words on TV and at the movies, but where did they come from and how do they help to protect our rights?
Awareness is best defense against SEPSIS
Sepsis, also known as blood poisoning, kills about 258,000 Americans per year, making it one of the most common causes of death in hospitals. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) defines sepsis as a complication caused by the body’s overwhelming and life-threatening response to an infection, which can lead to tissue damage, organ failure, and death. Sepsis can be caused by any infection, even a minor one.