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It can be easy to be confused by the difference between civil and criminal charges that can arise from the death of a person. If the death was caused by either someone’s intentional wrongdoing or negligence, they may likely be charged with murder or manslaughter based off an investigation by the state. However, the law […]
In the United States, there are employment laws in place to ensure the safety of all workers. One of these laws states that your employer must carry workers’ compensation insurance. This insurance pays a portion of your salary in the event you are hurt on the job and cannot work. However, many injured workers make […]
The biggest recall in U.S. history was triggered when it was found that over tens of millions of cars held an ignitable airbag that has killed at least 11 people and injured many others. Takata’s defective airbags may deploy improperly in even a minor accident, spraying metal fragments into vehicle occupants. There have been countless lawsuits being […]
As a skilled divorce lawyer doesn’t need to explain, family law involves sensitive issues. One of the issues most fought over is child custody disputes. The three common issues that arise in child custody disputes are: legal custody, residential custody and parenting time. We will briefly explore these three important topics. I. Legal Custody Legal […]
Some attorneys may shrug off the written discovery phase to just check a box in order to move on to depositions. However, a well-prepared Plaintiff will have his case trial ready once written discovery requests are received, and this should be an opportunity not to give your case away, but to present a well-developed case and […]
Property owners have a responsibility to their guests and visitors to maintain safe and reasonable conditions on their property. When a failure to keep safe conditions causes injury to a person because of tripping, slipping, or otherwise falling to the ground, the legal principal of premises liability comes into play. Premises liability holds property owners […]
The Consequences of Failing to Appear in Court Failing to appear at a court appearance in the criminal law world is a serious situation. If you fail to appear at your court appearance, the judge can issue a bench warrant for your arrest. If you are pulled over, and the police officer runs a check […]
Don’t drink and drive is a message we begin ingraining into children as early as we possibly can. Yet every year people get behind the wheel after having a drink or two or more. That choice results in a very tragic statistic: a drunk-driving death occurs every 15 minutes. When celebs our kids look up […]
Commercial trucks are still one of the primary ways we move products needed in everyday life from one place to another today. Because of the high demand for these products, a large volume of commercial vehicles travel the highways daily. Accidents happen. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the vast majority of fatal […]
Suppose you were in a car wreck through no fault of you own, but the insurance company for the other driver still refuses to pay. Their reasoning? The Sudden Emergency Doctrine. They claim the other driver was faced with a sudden emergency and therefore is not responsible for your injuries or damages. How can this […]