Involvement in some type of accident that precipitated injuries could potentially yield significant life consequences such as financial difficulties or chronic, debilitating pain and health problems. Fortunately, civil law enables those who sustained personal injury in an unfortunate incident to seek reparations against the perceived guilty parties. Accomplishing this goal, however, requires the participation in
Nobody is driving with the intention of being charged with DUI. Unfortunately, people do get charged with DUI. Depending on the situation, it could be a very serious criminal charge. A person could be facing significant punishment. This is not a time for someone with no legal experience or background to try and deal with
The law can be a confusing thing and that goes doubly so for tort law. However, there are experts that you can use to help navigate through the maze and get the compensation that you rightfully deserve. Unfortunately, most people don’t understand just how much a skilled accident attorney can help you out, thus they
Being arrested is a terrifying experience. It can make you feel lonely, hopeless, and completely isolated. You may also feel as though you have done something wrong even if you haven’t. An arrest does not amount to a conviction, and you should keep in mind that you have a Fifth Amendment right to remain silent.
If you are arrested for DUI/DWI, take your situation very seriously. Whether it is your first offense or a repeat offense, you will be facing fines, suspension of your driver’s license, and possibly a jail or prison sentence. Because of this, make every effort to hire an experienced and knowledgeable DUI/DWI attorney with a track
Have you been injured in an accident here in Northern California? The good news is that a solid NorCal accident attorney can help. Tough, compassionate, smart, and determined, a good attorney will make sure that insurers don’t leave you high and dry, and that the negligence from which you suffered does not go unpunished. But
Efforts to reduce the instances of drunk driving and the associated fatal collisions have been underway since before London cab driver George Smith entered the history books as the first person convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol in 1897. The need for DUI laws was quickly realized as the effects of alcohol
Physical injury is not the only damage caused by a traffic collision. The painful injuries you have endured are also likely to damage your bank account as well. For example, those who are unable to work will lose wages and if the injuries are severe enough, there will be hospital bills to pay. By all
Finding yourself charged with a crime you don’t believe you committed can be a scary and frustrating situation. Your first instinct might be to try explaining your way out of the charges. This is a common mistake among those charged with crimes for which they believe they are innocent. In fact, those are the moments
These days, law enforcement officers are quick to pull over any vehicle in which the driver appears impaired and unable to safely operate the vehicle. Those suspected of driving under the influence (DUI) could face a list of penalties, including higher car insurance rates, being required to demonstrate financial responsibility, license suspension, fines, and jail
Following the resolution of a lawsuit, both plaintiffs and defendants sometimes wonder if they will still need their attorney. Most of the time, litigants believe they no longer require the services of a personal injury lawyer, but this is not always the case. In fact, retaining the representation of your attorney may very well be
Due to the nature of traffic stops, any driver with the slightest hint of alcohol on their breath may be subjected to charges of driving under the influence (DUI) if they are pulled over by law enforcement. Despite how mightily a driver may believe in his innocence in these instances, trying to represent himself against
