Posted on February 27th, 2017
Tripping and falling is one of the most common forms of injuries, and also one of the most avoidable. These accidents are often caused by hazards that were ignored or otherwise neglected by property owners, and that is why the law contains a principal called premises liability. This principle states that property owners have a […]
Posted on December 15th, 2016
When an officer is treating you unfairly or you have had very little to drink, it may be tempting to refuse the officer’s request for a breathalyzer test. Before making this choice, it is important to know both the advantages and potential consequences of doing so. The laws vary from state to state, and specific […]
Posted on October 7th, 2016
Although the laws differ from state to state, the general rule to determine if a personal injury award is considered marital property is “it depends”. More specifically, the answer depends upon what is being compensated in a personal injury award. Let’s take, for example, a car accident. Some of the “damages” a victim of a […]
Posted on September 20th, 2016
In the United States, employment laws are in place to ensure the safety of all workers. One of these laws states that your employer must carry workers’ compensation insurance. This insurance pays a portion of your salary in the event you are hurt on the job and cannot work. However, many injured workers make mistakes […]
Posted on July 15th, 2016
The short answer is it depends. Most states require at least some jail time for a DUI/DWI conviction, however, there are some states that don’t require jail time for a misdemeanor DUI/DWI. In the states that require jail time the amount of jail time will depend on which state you got the DUI/DWI in, as […]
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