Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Personal Injury Law”
You receive a letter in the mail from your utility company. It is a request to allow the county power lines to go through your property for the next five years as the city carries out major renovations on the public freeway nearby. It’s a strange request. You’re left wondering whether that’s even legal. On further inquiry, you realize that …
The short answer is – yes. If you live in any one of the few states that require it, then you do. But what if you don’t live in any of those states? Do you need boat insurance? Well, not necessarily. It doesn’t hurt to, especially if you want to use a slip or mooring at a marina where having …
Fault determination in car accidents isn’t always so clear. Sometimes, it’s downright confusing, more so when multiple vehicles are involved. Even the drivers in the pile-up aren’t always sure who’s to blame. That’s why there are rules in place to ensure that all multi-car accidents are evaluated in the same way, to ensure a consistent outcome whenever similar actions of …
The fact that you got hurt at a boat marina doesn’t necessarily mean that anyone was negligent. The rule of thumb when it comes to pursuing such lawsuits involves proving that your injuries were the result of another party’s negligence. That had the circumstances been better; the injury in question would have never resulted. The term “negligence” as used here …
If you thought that self-defense cases were straightforward, well, you thought wrong. This isn’t always the case, especially in states that have a stand your ground law. If you’ve previously come across cases that involve it, then you’re likely aware of the controversy this law generates. It essentially means that an individual can get away with causing harm, injury, or …
Going on a cruise should be one of the happiest moments of your life. A cruise line can travel all across the globe; from the coldest climate in Alaska, all the way down to the warmest climate in the Caribbean. The last thing you expect to face on your cruise is an unexpected injury that you feel could have been …
Imagine the shock of losing a loved one to a tragic accident. Family members might rely on each other for comfort, but will rely on the life-insurance policy, a binding contract, to assist with financial considerations in the wake of such a loss. Now imagine that your life-insurance company decides that it would rather save money than paying what it …
Driving under the influence, or DUI for short is one of the most common criminal offenses in the US. According to data from the Department of Justice, more than 1 million people are arrested each year for DUI violations. Having a criminal record can be problematic, to say the least. A momentary lapse in judgment could have far-reaching implications on …
According to a recent study done by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 34 million Americans aged 16 and over reported to driving while under the influence of alcohol, marijuana, or some other kind of illicit drug. If you’re pulled over and arrested for driving while intoxicated, you’ll likely be charged with a DUI or DWI …
If you get arrested for drunken driving, let’s just say that a series of events awaits you, all of which will cost you money and loads of it. However, don’t forget the spirit behind why DUI and DWI laws exist. They protect both the driver, as well as other motorists on the road, by deterring drivers from getting behind the …
