Bicycling is a great way to enjoy the outdoors, get some exercise, and save the environment while traveling from place to place. Unfortunately, bicycling can also be dangerous, as cyclists don’t have the protection that a vehicle offers. There are many ways for cyclists to reduce their likelihood of being involved in a car and…
Why Should You Hire an Auto Accident Attorney After Your Collision?
Just about everyone winds up in a car accident eventually. A car accident law office can help victims of accidents to hold accountable parties liable for damages. An auto law attorney also can help to file valid claims with insurers and keep the insurers away from accident victims while the settlement process is underway. Attorneys…
Are You Lawsuit-Happy? Why You Might Be Justified
Being involved in a car accident is stressful enough without having to worry about medical bills and car repairs. While some accidents are minor, and the injuries and damage are insignificant, others may involve hospital stays and completely scrapping one or more of the vehicles involved. For the more serious accidents, it is important to…
Wal-Mart Reaches Settlement With Children of Comedian Killed in Accident
The children of James McNair, the comedian killed in a June 7th accident, have received a $10 million settlement from Wal-Mart, whose employee has been held responsible for the crash. Comedian Tracy Morgan, who incurred broken bones and a traumatic brain injury, and two other passengers have also sued Wal-Mart for damages. Morgan, McNair, and…
Family Law Cases What You Need to Know
It is commonly known that roughly 50% of all marriages in the U.S. fail. (With second marriages, the divorce rate is 60%.) The actual numbers are staggering. Roughly 7,000 divorces are filed every day. Why so many? Marital problems and solutions do not come easy; there are a number of reasons. Some studies suggest that…
What to Do when You Get Injured
Being involved in an accident is probably one of the most confusing and stressful things that can happen to a person. In addition to the shock of an unexpected accident, the pain of an injury, and the difficulty of recovery, there could be a legal battle ahead. If you’ve been involved in an accident that…
Are You the Best Driver You Can Be?
Driving is a convenient way to travel anywhere you wish to go, but it can be very dangerous, as well. Learning how to prevent truck, car and bicycle accidents can help make the road a safer place for everyone. Of course, each vehicle has different causes of accidents unique to their situation, but there are…
Have You Been Injured in an Auto Collision? Here’s What You Should Know About Choosing a Car Accident Attorney
When you have had an auto accident, there is a lot that needs to be done. If you have been injured, there is even more to do. Getting paid by the insurance company of the person at fault isn’t always as easy as it seems. Often, they want you to sign away your rights in…
A Fool-Proof Guide for Getting Through a DUI Stop
Getting pulled over by a police officer is always a stressful situation, but when you’ve been drinking it’s significantly worse. Whether you feel that you’ve had too much to drink or not, there are three key things you need to do when you’ve been pulled over to help avoid a DUI charge. The average cost…
5 Things All Workers Need to Know About Wrongful Dismissal Law
Wrongful dismissal, also called wrongful termination or unfair dismissal, refers in the U.S. to the firing of an employee for illegal reasons. Despite widespread use of the term “unfair” in these cases, an unfair dismissal claim is not substantiated by an employer simply acting unfairly; in fact, there are many conditions under which employees may…