Even a relatively minor auto accident can have a tremendous impact on your physical and emotional health. Lots of things distract, like deciding whether to replace or repair your vehicle, filing or ordering a police report, and rearranging your schedule to get everything done. With everything taking up your time, care for your own health…
As an attorney understands, the more proof you have regarding a car accident, the better. If you have recently been hit by a negligent car driver, you may be faced with substantial financial losses, physical pain and mental trauma. While at the scene, we highly recommend getting witness contact information and receiving medical attention for…
A hospital is a business, but it’s first duty is to provide a safe, clean, and professional environment to patients. The majority of medical malpractice cases involve negligence on part of a doctor, surgeon, nurse, or other healthcare professional. Sometimes, when a patient is injured, the hospital in which he or she was…
If you’ve been injured in an accident and you’re thinking about filing a personal injury claim, you might feel overwhelmed by the process at first. This is particularly true if you haven’t been involved in any lawsuits or legal proceedings before. Although it’s likely in your best interest to speak with a personal injury attorney…
If you have been in a vehicle accident and are injured, you may be entitled to compensation for damages. It is prudent to call your insurance company right away and inform them of the situation. Any good insurance company will ask if you are okay and then assign you an insurance adjuster. The adjuster will…
Any car accident can be extremely traumatic and cause huge amounts of stress in the victims life. When you have been involved in a car wreck, are injured, and trying to cope with a damaged car, you might feel tempted to look for the simplest solution. One of these might be when the negligent driver…
Do the Police Need a Warrant to Search My Car? In most instances, in order to perform a search, police officers need a warrant. However, one exception to the warrant requirement is the motor vehicle exception. In 1925, the United States Supreme Court decided a case by the name of Carroll v United States. The…
Falls are one of the most common accidents in the U.S. People of every age are susceptible to falling. They can occur anywhere, but often happen while walking down the sidewalk. Slipping and falling on the sidewalk can be unexpected and scary. The hard impact can result in painful injuries that require time off from…
Everyday trucks move consumer goods and products from one side of the country to another. In fact, we rely heavily on the trucking industry to be able to get our products to us. What many don’t realize, is that many of our goods would cease to be available in our area without big…
There are two main things that may cause someone to have a need to contact a criminal defense attorney. (1) You are being investigated for a crime. (2) You are already charged with a crime. Here are some pieces of information that you should try to have ready when you first contact an attorney for…