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  • Four Ways To Document Your Expenses Following A Personal Injury

    If you have been injured in an accident due to the negligence of others, you may be entitled to compensation. This compensation should include reimbursement for any medical bills that you have had to pay as a result of the accident, but many times when it comes time to settle such a claim, people have difficulty remembering all of the expenses they have incurred. This could easily result in you not receiving reimbursement or you payment for these expenses out of your own pocket, but it could also cause the insurance company, or person who is having to pay the bills, to question the extent of your injuries. [Read More]

  • Don't Become A Drowsy Driving Statistic

    Most people are aware of the dangers of getting behind the wheel of their vehicle after they have consumed alcoholic beverages, but they are not aware of the dangers of taking the driver's seat when they have not had enough sleep. Unfortunately, both behaviors could have very similar consequences and could put you at risk of being involved in an automotive accident. Understanding the dangers of drowsy driving is one of the first steps to keeping you, as well as the others on the road, safe from this potentially deadly behavior. [Read More]

  • The Difference Between Serum And Whole Blood In DUI Blood Testing

    In addition to breath testing, law enforcement officials may also use blood samples in order to measure blood alcohol content (BAC). Blood samples obtained during DUI investigations are generally analyzed in one of two ways -- as a whole blood sample or serum sample. The following explains the differences between the two and how both testing methods could affect your DUI case. How Blood Samples Are Used in DUI Cases [Read More]

  • Is It Legal Malpractice If Your Lawyer Socializes With The Defendant's Attorney?

    Even though they may be standing on opposite sides of the courtroom battling with each other on behalf of their clients, it's not unusual for attorneys to socialize outside the courtroom. Some have even been good friends or married to each other for years. One of the immediate concerns many plaintiffs have when they find out their attorneys fraternize with the "enemy" is whether or not the relationship will compromise their cases and what, if anything, they can do about it. [Read More]

  • Strengthening Your Case: 3 Ways To Prove The Severity Of A Motorcycle Accident Claim

    Motorcycle accidents tend to be especially severe since motorcyclists have less protection than vehicle drivers. With that said, proving the severity of the accident can be difficult. If you are seeking compensation with a motorcycle accident claim, it is important that you do all that you can to strengthen your case. While a motorcycle accident attorney will recommend many different methods to prove the severity of the accident, here are 3 ways that you can get started. [Read More]

  • Injury On A Lunch Break: 5 Scenarios That Could Affect Your Workers Comp Case

    Getting injured on the job includes a lot of factors that can impact your ability to earn workers compensation payments. While working on a daily basis, you are granted lunch breaks to relax and enjoy a meal. Unfortunately, sometimes you can get injured on these breaks and find yourself dealing with a complicated worker's compensation case. When working with an attorney, it's important to break down different factors of the injury, where it occurred, and if your employer is responsible. [Read More]

  • Common Assertions About Wrongful Death Lawsuits: Are They Fact Or Fiction?

    If you're considering filing a wrongful death lawsuit, you're sure to get a lot of feedback and so-called advice from well-meaning friends and family members. However, not all of the common assertions about wrongful death lawsuits are true. Here's a look at some common ones. You might be surprised which are fact and which are fiction. You have to file your lawsuit promptly because there's a statute of limitations: FACT [Read More]

  • Considering A Medical Malpractice Lawsuit? Who Should You Name As Defendant?

    If you've recently been injured or made ill through a medical professional's negligence, you may already be considering your legal options -- including filing a malpractice lawsuit. However, even if you have a clear set of facts pointing toward liability, affixing blame on the wrong person (or entity) can cause your case to be dismissed; and depending upon the amount of time that has elapsed since your injury, you may be prevented from refiling against the correct person. [Read More]

  • Crystal Ball Crime Prevention: What You Need To Know About Florida's Tangled Premises Liability Law

    Have you been injured on someone else's residential or commercial property in Florida, due to a crime being committed there? You may be able to sue the owner of the premises for personal injury under Florida's premises liability law. However, when you bring the case to court, you will likely discover that the actual law essentially requires the owners of the premises to be fortune tellers, and the way each judge assesses a property owner's psychic abilities is quite subjective. [Read More]

  • What Should You Know About Collecting A Personal Injury Judgment After A Car Wreck?

    If you've recently won a personal injury lawsuit against someone who injured you in a car wreck, you may be relieved to finally have vindication against the person who caused your physical and emotional pain. However, in many cases your legal battle may have only just begun. Read on to learn more about the steps you'll need to take to collect on your judgment, as well as what you can do if faced with a recalcitrant defendant. [Read More]