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Personal Injury Lawsuits and the Down Economy

If you just got laid off from your job and then got injured in a car accident while driving home, I would provide you with the same level of service than if you had gotten promoted to your dream job.

Father Plans to Sue Police After Death of Son

A coroner’s inquest is significantly different from a criminal or civil trial. At a trial, both the prosecution or plaintiff and the defense have a chance to argue their side of the story in court. At an inquest, only the district attorney is allowed to present a case before the jury renders its verdict. So the jury only hears one side of the narrative.

Concussion Causes and Side Effects

If you suspect that someone you love has suffered a concussion, you should take him or her to a doctor immediately. It is vital that a health care professional determines that the injury is a simple concussion and not a more serious traumatic brain injury.

Personal Injury Cases: Pretrial Motions

A motion for summary judgment. The defense may assert that the legal facts of the case are not in doubt; and that as a result, the case should instead be ruled upon by the judge and not be heard by a jury.

Questions to Ask Prospective Personal Injury Lawyers

Attorneys will often promote their “years of experience” in practicing law. But you should find out how long they have been working with personal injury cases specifically. Because if a lawyer is well-versed in wills, tax laws, securities law, or sexual discrimination, none of that experience will help win your personal injury case.

Myths about Depositions

Since only a small percentage of civil lawsuits every reach the trial stage, a deposition may likely be the only time you get to present your testimony.

Lead Found in Kids’ Mood Rings and Necklaces

The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of 19,000 “Love Tester” mood rings and 4,000 similarly-themed mood necklaces because they reportedly contain unacceptable levels of lead. The jewelry in question was sold at retail stores across the nation for about four dollars each from September of 2005 all the way up until June of this year.