The Trial Process for a Criminal Offense
Being accused of a criminal offense, no matter how big or small, is a serious matter. While it is easy to assume the moment you are accused of or arrested for a crime, you are going to spend time in jail, every accusation and arrest has a process that follows. Every criminal case does not […]
Preparing For a Car Accident Deposition By Hiring a Court Reporter
Personal Injury Lawyer When a driver is being reckless behind the wheel, they can end up harming others by causing a serious accident. That driver may have been distracted, speeding, talking on the phone, falling asleep, or otherwise being careless while operating a machine that weighs around 3,000-4,000 pounds. It only makes sense that this […]
Common Causes of Semi-Truck Accidents
Hearing about an 18-wheeler accident ahead may throw off your entire day. Accidents involving these big rigs often close down roadways for hours at a time, especially when there is often a fatality. Truck accidents are the most catastrophic, mostly due to the size and weight of the semi. When one of these comes into […]
Hospital Negligence at Academic Medical Centers
Personal Injury Lawyer Many of America’s academic medical centers enjoy top rankings and want great reputations for patient outcomes. In some respects, these accolades are deserved. However, a hospital negligence lawyer will tell you that there is a dark side to academic medicine — hospital negligence. There are several major problems in academic medical centers […]
When To Turn To Chapter 7 Bankruptcy For Financial Relief
Trying to make ends meet can be difficult for many people, and they may find that they just can’t keep up with their debts any longer. While most people imagine bankruptcy as being a genie that pops up magically and takes away all your debts, this isn’t necessarily true. It isn’t quite so easy as […]
Is an Asset Protection Trust Right for You?
When you create an asset protection trust, you put your property in the care of an independent trustee. Since you technically no longer own it, it cannot go to your creditors to satisfy your debts. An asset protection trust sounds good on paper, and for many people, it turns out to be useful. However, it […]
Holding a College Liable for a Student’s Death
No one ever expects a family member to be killed. If it happens to you, you may not know what to do. If the victim was a student and was killed while on campus, you may be wondering if you can file a wrongful death lawsuit against the school. This is a complicated question without […]
Why do I need a personal injury attorney?
If you are injured in an accident that was the result of someone else’s negligence, you may think that you can handle the negligent party’s insurance company on your own. The truth is, in almost all cases you shouldn’t even try, because as friendly as the other person’s insurance adjuster appears to be, in reality, […]
Lawsuits Involving Eye Injuries and Blindness
Eye injuries can result from a number of negligent acts, including gun shots, foreign objects, explosions, medical malpractice, defective products and workplace accidents. Total or partial loss of vision in one or both eyes is a devastating injury with permanent implications for the injury victim’s health, safety and earning capacity. These are unique cases that […]
How Is Child Custody Determined?
Custody of your child is an emotionally challenging and emotionally draining legal process. No matter the reason why there is a custody dispute, you and your child are likely experiencing a great many emotions. Understanding the legal process ahead may give you some relief. By working with a good child custody attorney, he or she […]