Shoplifting is sometimes viewed as something that only rebellious kids do, but studies have shown that approximately 75 percent of shoplifters are in fact adults. Additionally, there is a misconception floating around that the law views shoplifting as a minor offense that deserves only a slap on the wrist. Be aware that this is not…
Non-Economic Damages Experienced by Next of Kin From a Wrongful Death There are essentially two types of damages that family members may be able to collect from a wrongful death suit: economic damages and non-economic damages. Economic damages are tangible for the most part; they are damages to which you can assign a specific numerical…
Personal Injury Lawyer Over 2.3 million adult Americans, and nearly a half-million children, suffer from some form of epilepsy. Doctors diagnose another 150,000 new cases each year. If you are a victim, a disability attorney can help you assemble a convincing case. A birth injury, head injury, stroke, and tumor can all lead to epilepsy….
How Domestic Violence in The Home Can Impact a Divorce Millions of families in America are affected by domestic violence in the home. As the years have gone by, each state has established laws to help protect those who have become victims of domestic violence. These laws address how abuse, sexual assault, and other types…
Personal Injury Lawyer In most brain injury cases, there’s a third party at fault for the injury. The injured individual would then be entitled to compensation from the responsible party. This often results in lawsuits and court appearances, making a lawyer an essential part of dealing with a brain injury. What will a lawyer do?…
While President Trump recently sent a tweet declaring his intent to ban transgender people from serving in the U.S. military, transgender federal employees remain protected from any discrimination with respect to the compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of their federal employment on the basis of gender identity. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces…
When a loved one enters into a nursing home, there is an expectation of care. Residents of nursing home facilities need help caring for themselves. While some patients may be capable of more independence than others may, the truth is that all patients deserve high-quality care and should not be subject to abuse or neglect….
After an arrest, you can be desperate to find legal representation, but that desperation can lead to mistakes. There are several reasons that you may want to change attorneys after the start of a trial. For example, you and your lawyer may not get along, or perhaps you do not agree with the defense strategy….
Being arrested and charged with drug possession after a car accident is an incident that must be taken seriously. Many people believe they are invincible, when in fact, anyone could make an honest mistake and have it impact their life forever. Even first time offenders for drug possession can reap severe penalties, especially if drugs…
In most cases, even if you played a role in your injuries, you can still be compensated for your hospital bills or pain and suffering. That is not true, however, in what is known as a Pure Contributory Negligence state, where you will not be able to recover any damages (including pain and suffering) if…