Can A Pedestrian Be Named Liable For Car Accident Damage?

Posted on: 5 December 2018

If you recently struck a pedestrian with your car, your first concern was probably for their well-being. That's only natural and a sign of your humanity. The pedestrian did not have a car around them for protection, so they're more likely to be seriously injured in the crash than you. You should not, however, confuse your compassion for this person with their potential fault in the accident. The driver is not always at fault when they strike a pedestrian -- at least not in the eyes of the law.
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Reasons For Workers' Comp Claim Denials

Posted on: 4 December 2018

If you have been injured at work, you may be concerned about whether or nor your workers' compensation claim will be approved. Even though an injury occurred in a place of business, it may not be automatically approved. Workers' compensation claims may be denied due to simple mistakes.  Here are a few avoidable reasons why a workers' compensation claim may receive a denial. Slow Reporting Sometimes, a worker may fail to report an injury immediately after it occurs.
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3 Critical Problems Caused By Delaying Contact With A Car Accident Attorney

Posted on: 1 December 2018

After a car accident, things can seem chaotic. You are dealing with injuries, making arrangements for time off of work, getting rides to and from where you need to go, and a whole list of other problems. It is easy to assume that you can wait until later to contact a car accident lawyer for advice, or even just assume that you don't need an attorney at all. Unfortunately, when you delay contacting an attorney for help immediately after your accident, there are several critical problems that can occur.
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3 Great Reasons To Hire An Attorney When Facing A Criminal Charge

Posted on: 30 November 2018

If you've found yourself staring at a criminal charge, it's important to respond appropriately by hiring a criminal law attorney. Doing so can help you out in so many ways, whether you're dealing with a possession of drugs charge or worse.  Ensure Your Rights Are Not Violated  There are countless cases where defendants get taken advantage of by prosecutors. They may use strong-arm tactics to get you to admit to something you didn't do.
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