The right DUI attorney is one who understands that a lot is on the line and they’re willing to do all in their power to help you get a good outcome. You should understand that a DUI is a serious offense and so going to court for DUI without a lawyer isn’t in your best interests. That said, if you want to know how to find a good DUI lawyer, the answer is that there are two main ways. The…
One of the most common things we hear from workers compensation clients is, “I wish I’d known the right way to approach this before I was injured at work.” Knowing what to do if you are injured at work is something that you don’t know that you need to know until you are injured at work. It’s not something that you can plan for, and you often aren’t prepared; knowing the right actions to take immediately after incurring an injuring…
If you’ve been in any sort of motorcycle accident or been a victim of a car accident that may have involved a motorcycle, you know the importance of having a good motorcycle accident attorney. However, the protection shouldn’t stop in the courtroom. Protecting yourself and others from potential harm and even traumatic brain injuries is simpler than you think. It starts with prevention, and here are four tips to help you stay safe on the road. Wear Protective Gear Whether…
When you think of railroads, you probably do not think about the possibility of them being dangerous or causing you any injury. Railroads are generally seen as one of the most interesting forms of travel. It is not necessarily the fasted mode of travel, but it provides you with a unique traveling experience. You are moving along at a steady pace and you get to sightsee throughout the windows the entire time. You also get to visit many of the…
You have probably noticed that medical marijuana is becoming a huge trend and is actually becoming legal in many of the states of the U.S. Medical use of marijuana has been made legal in many areas, and other states are currently fighting for their right to allow it. Over the next few years, it is likely that medical marijuana will be a common way to treat many disorders and chronic pain conditions. It may take a few years to be…
Most people own or at least know how to operate a vehicle on the road. Motorized vehicles are such a central element of our society, even to the point of some cities not having much in the way of public transportation, because everyone gets around in their own car, for the most part. However what some people do not always keep in mind, is how dangerous traveling on roads can be. Here is a motorized vehicle, often weighing at least…
We have all been there. You are driving along, minding your own business on a gorgeous summer day and out of nowhere a car runs a red light and slams right into the side of your vehicle. Maybe the driver was texting, talking on the phone or otherwise distracted, but the end result is the same, you are going to have to deal with the agony of going through the insurance companies. This whole process becomes much more arduous if…
Before we knew the extent and potential harm exposure to lead-based paint can have on the human body, many older homes were outfitted with it to decorate their walls. Today, that has left many families in harm’s way of the statistical disadvantages lead poisoning puts you in. The year 1978 is typically the date that homes built prior run a substantial risk of containing lead paint. According to HUD (Department of Housing and Urban Development), 90% of pre-1940 buildings, 80%…
Auto and truck accidents are unfortunately all too common. With heavy traffic, bad weather and distracted and drunk driving, sometimes accidents are unavoidable. If you’ve been involved in an accident, you may find that you are looking at personal injury settlements. Even though the large majority of personal injury cases never come to trial and are settled out of court, the legal steps can be complicated. Even if you’re not at fault, you may need an auto accident lawyer to…
Last night’s police shooting in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has the nation again asking questions. What is the purpose and reliability of police cameras and other private business surveillance cameras? When it is time to call a wrongful death lawyer? Are cities held accountable for deaths that occur within their care. Lawyers are often able to help represent families in cases where a wrongful death or wrongful injury has occurred. For example, a brain injury attorney may better understand the hardships,…
