Just recently, it has become more apparent just how serious the sex crimes and abuse cases against the Catholic church are. Since the public eye has turned onto priests in the Catholic church, multiple churches across the US and in many other countries have brought to light countless sexual abuse allegations and records against priests. These sexual abuse allegations not …
What Is Maritime Law?
International rules, governing the use of the seas and oceans, are known as Maritime Laws or the Law of the Sea. This area of law deals with a variety of factual scenarios. For instance, industrial accidents that result in the damage of vessels and cargo, seamen injuries, and hazardous chemical spills are all dealt with by maritime law. There are …
Why the Roundup Lawsuit Is a Big Deal
Big corporations don’t like losing lawsuits because it sets a bad precedent for future suits. Even though technically every lawsuit is tried and judged on its own merits, there is always that lingering cloud that since the company was found culpable in a similar suit, there is a good chance that they are culpable in all other suits that bare …
Birth Injuries and the Law
Having a baby is a life-changing experience, but when the birth doesn’t go as planned, serious injuries can occur. Some of these injuries can affect your baby for the rest
I Was Injured at Work – What Are My Rights?
Employers are legally required to provide a safe working environment for their employees. Despite this, injuries can still occur at the fault of your employer or a third party.
What Is Wrongful Death?
The wrongful death definition is when someone dies at the fault of another person or entity. It can be accidental or due to the negligence or misconduct of the other party and is not considered criminal. In fact, wrongful death lawsuits play out in civil court, most often after a criminal trial for the same incident. If you’ve recently lost …
Should I Hire a Lawyer for a Minor Car Accident?
We often get asked if hiring a lawyer is necessary for minor car accidents. Does a small fender bender require you to hire an attorney? It’s a loaded question because every accident is different. Nobody wants to end up in a car accident, but as the word accident implies, these things just happen. Some are from negligence while others couldn’t …
How Do I Know if I Have a Good Lawyer?
There’s nothing worse than an unethical lawyer or even a distracted lawyer with too big of a caseload. Unfortunately, there are always a few bad apples in the world of lawyers. Having a bad lawyer and having to deal with incompetence or disorganization can take a toll on you and your feelings of security in your case. You need an …
Can I Afford a Lawyer?
It’s no secret that lawyers can be expensive. There are filing fees and an hourly price for an experienced lawyer with good results in the courtroom. This money can pile up, and before you know it, you’re paying a small fortune. A small fortune you might not have.
What Kind of Lawyer Do I Need?
Unless you’re an attorney, most people have no idea when they need a lawyer or what kind they actually need. There are numerous types of law in the United States. This means there’s at least twice the number of lawyers out there for each field of law. It can be a stressful process trying to find the right attorney for …