The first words an offender hears in a criminal case is “you have the right to a lawyer.” If a rapist, a murderer, and a thief have the right to a lawyer, wouldn’t innocent victims deserve one? Of course. This article will discuss several reasons why all victims deserve legal advice. Read More
How Will A Lawyer Prove A Wrongful Death?
Maybe you were involved in a severe and complex multi-car accident which killed someone you loved. You know that he/she would still be alive if they had not been involved in that car accident. What are you to do? Well, to start with, consult a personal injury lawyer to help you build a strong case that will convince a jury and have them rule in your favor. Read More
How Will The Lawyer Use Police Reports After A Car Accident?
Even with a minor accident, it’s possible that the police may be involved. Any accident where a driver, passenger or pedestrian was injured means a law enforcement officer will be involved. The same holds true if there was significant damage to one or more vehicles. Read More
What Is The Process For Filing A Personal Injury Lawsuit?
If you have been involved in an automobile accident, you should seek medical assistance as soon as possible. Still, even if the doctor does not note any visible symptoms, that does not mean that you have been guaranteed freedom from any accident-related medical problem. Read More
Understand What Role The Adjuster Plays In The Negotiations
Claimants seldom have a face-to-face meeting with an insurance adjuster. Yet, such a meeting could take place, if the adjuster has agreed to attend a mediation session. Still, even claimants that talk with an adjuster on the phone should understand the adjuster’s role in the negotiation process. Read More
Filing Deadlines For Personal Injury Lawsuits
While all states and provinces allow the injured victim of an accident to file a personal injury claim, each of them provides the potential claimant with a different timetable. Smart victims consult with a lawyer, regarding the timeline for the legal jurisdiction in which their claim should be filed. Read More
Know More About The Elements of Negligence
Each person has a duty of care towards one or more other individuals, at any given time. The failure to deliver the expected level of care represents the essence of negligence. Still, the legal system recognizes numerous elements of negligence. The varied examples for duty of care indicates why there are so many different personal injury claims. Read More
Determining Who Is Responsible For A Slip And Fall Accident
Most slip and fall incidents happen because someone has been negligent, and has allowed a public area to become dangerously slippery. In other words, the property owner or the occupier should be held responsible as he/she neglected to maintain the property as a responsible homeowner. Whether you slipped on ice or snow that had not been removed, wet floor that was not notified to you, the reasons can be numerous. Still, the circumstances may show that the evidence does not support such a conclusion. Read More
The Role of Mediation In A Personal Injury Claim
Following a mediation session, there is no consensus imposed on anyone that has taken part in that same session. Instead, the mediator helps the 2 sides to reach a conclusion, one that both of them can accept. It is essential to know about the mediator’s background. They need to have knowledge of the law and have to be trained in dispute resolution. Read More
How Does Fault Get Determined After A Bicycle Accident?
It seems hard to imagine how a cyclist might be found at-fault for a bike-vehicle collision. Still, a driver that has been surprised by a bicycle rider might feel certain that he or she could not be blamed for the resulting collision. Read More