Police officers are trained to “notice” people driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol. While there is no absolute scientific method of determining who is driving drunk and who is not, police officers generally use the following clues to pull someone over for suspicion: Erratic lane changes Swerving Excessive speeds Driving way under the…
It can be incredibly frustrating and stressful to be in a car accident. The police can pose an added challenge to an already difficult situation. It can feel overwhelming to manage both a car accident and the police at the same time, especially if you have never experienced the two together before. It will be…
Getting injured from someone else’s negligence can dramatically affect your finances, mobility and daily life routine until you fully recover. If you were physically injured, there are several things you should do to maintain your quality of life while you heal. Sometimes people neglect to take care of themselves and put other responsibilities first, but…
Fatigued driving, drunk driving and speeding are all potential causes for serious car accidents. However, due to our ever-improving technology, texting and driving has become one of the most common reason for an auto accident. A text that someone can’t wait to send can transform into their last action or the death of another passenger…
The airbag was created to guard and protect, but is also responsible for immobilizing and permanent injuries in car accidents. Although airbag associated injuries are rare, if an individual obtains an injury from an airbag, it means that they have gone through a traumatic car accident. In 1997, 53 lives were taken as a result…
In the instance that a person is killed due to the negligence of another person or party, a wrongful death lawsuit may be filed in civil court. There is some variation among the states with regard to who may file a wrongful death lawsuit. Generally, surviving parents, children and other financially dependent individuals of the…
A dog bite is a horrible experience. It is traumatizing and at the the very least terrifying. The wounds sustained can be severe or life threatening. So many dog bite victims find themselves wondering if legal action can be taken against the owner of the dog, and the answer to this is yes. Legal action…
Despite the incredible endeavors of numerous companies to downplay the terrible health consequences of asbestos exposure, which had been ongoing for the better part of the last century, the truth eventually came to light in 1962, when a definitive correlation with cancer was established. Nowadays, people are increasingly aware of the health hazard exposure…
In order to win a medical malpractice lawsuit, the plaintiff’s case must meet several legal requirements. To fulfill each one can be challenging. An attorney who is experienced in medical malpractice cases can investigate your situation to help determine if a judge or jury might rule in your favor. Below are some of the relevant…
Criminal defense attorneys are often not immigration specialists. Yet, attorneys are expected, in fact, professionally obligated to be able to identify potential immigration consequences facing the criminally accused. There are many immigration issues throughout a criminal case that require knowledge, concern, and care. There is a misconception that if the defendant is…