Driving under the influence is not a wrongdoing that is taken lightly no matter what state you’re in, and it warrants serious consequences in the eyes of the law for anyone who is caught. Though the laws concerning DUI cases are pretty strict, that doesn’t necessarily mean that all hope for your driving future is
Accidents can happen any time, any place, and sadly, some of them result in pretty serious injuries. Whether you were involved in a car crash, experienced a slip and fall, encountered a dog attack, became a victim of medical malpractice, etc., you could be entitled to a large settlement covering your medical bills, emotional distress,
A lot of people spend a good portion of their day scrolling through various social media sites, catching up with friends, sharing the latest news headlines and posting status updates and photos of all their exciting adventures. All of this is harmless enough for the most part, but there are some things about your personal
With February being Aggressive Driving Month, it’s a good time to call attention to the increase of aggressive driving behaviors that are being seen nationwide. If you’ve ever been on the receiving end of someone who is acting hostile towards you with their vehicle, you know how scary it can be and how instantly your
The monetary compensation imposed by law for loss or harm resulting from injury to person, property, or reputation is known as “damages”. While there is no simple equation to determine the amount of damages a victim may be owed, an experienced attorney can help you sort through the myriad factors involved in making sure that
Negligence is the failure to use reasonable care to avoid a foreseeable harm to person or property. To prove negligence, several criteria must be met: First, you must show that there was a duty owed from one person to another. The nature of that duty may change depending on the relationship of the parties. Typically,
Nature, Extent, and Duration of Injury In a personal injury case, the most important factors which determine the amount of damages awarded to the injured person are the nature, extent, and duration of the injury or injuries. A severe case involving skeletal, ligament, or nerve trauma is more apt to qualify for greater compensation than
Comparative and contributory negligence are defenses available to mitigate the amount that a defendant may have to pay to a plaintiff for damages. Each of these defenses is based on an assessment of fault towards the plaintiff. Depending upon the laws of the state where the case is venued one of three different versions of
