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It is important to take appropriate action after a car accident. This is especially true if you suspect the other driver was responsible the accident. But what does this mean? The following tips are appropriate for almost every accident: Deal with injuries. Were you...
Personal injury attorneys generally charge in one of two ways: hourly or with a contingency fee. An hourly fee arrangement is pretty straight forward, with the attorney generally charging in 15-minute increments for work done related to your case. A contingency fee...
Anyone involved in a car accident knows that it is a shocking and frightening experience. It is common to feel surprise at the initial impact, concern that you, those you love, and others may be injured, and frustration when the reality of the financial expenses that...
Getting bit by a dog can lead to serious injuries. The person who was bit should wash the wound and seek medical attention as needed. The treating physician may decide the victim requires additional treatment such as the use of antibiotics to reduce the risk of an...
A couple from Fort Worth, Texas took a trip to the Margaritaville Resort Casino hotel. Someone within the resort called police around 2:00 am to report a domestic disturbance within the room. Upon arrival, enforcement officers reported a young woman was present within...
What happens when an officer conducts a traffic stop? In most cases, state and federal law requires officers to have reason for a traffic stop. The stop may result in additional evidence that can lead to criminal charges, but it is important to have evidence to...
Smart phones can contain contact information for acquaintances, business associates, friends and family in these devices. These devices may record the locations we stop at throughout the day and often save months and even years’ worth of text message conversations. It...
Driving under the influence (DUI) and driving while intoxicated (DWI) are two terms that may seem interchangeable, but in some states, there are important differences. What is the difference between a DUI and a DWI? The answer depends on the state. In many states,...
Many people consider taking another life as the worst of crimes, and too many parties are quick to consider someone guilty when accused of such action. Still, even if a person is charged with murder, he or she has the right to create and present a criminal defense...
Those who are accused of a crime have a fundamental right to a jury trial. Clearly our founding fathers felt this form of trial was important, as they included it in not one, but two different portions of the U.S. Constitution. Yet, the use of a jury trial is fading....