A hit and run occurs when a driver crashes into private property, another vehicle or a pedestrian and leaves the scene without identifying themselves or providing aid. This is considered a crime in every state. Getting convicted of this crime can lead to jail time...
In cities across America, pedestrian accidents are on the rise. As an auto accident lawyer Memphis TN has trusted for decades, I've seen a huge increase in pedestrian injury and death over recent years. There are a few reasons for this trend: Changes in technology Just...
In the aftermath of a serious car accident that results in severe or fatal injuries, victims and their families are often tasked with the burden of proving that another party was at fault. This is necessary when seeking compensation for accident-related losses. If a wrongful...
If a person dies due to the negligence or intentional violent act of another party, the victim’s remaining family members may be able to file a wrongful death claim on behalf of their loved one. Wrongful death claims can be very complex and every state...
What You Need To Know About Nursing Home Neglect Records by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveal that over 500,000 adults above the age of 60 years are neglected or abused in nursing homes each year. Sadly, nursing home neglect often goes unnoticed, leading...
Child support can be one of the most contentious issues in a divorce. It’s not uncommon for the parties to argue about the amount of support to be paid, with the paying spouse often fretting about having sufficient funds to care for himself following the...
What follows is some basic information about workers compensation and the best ways to file claims. If you are in doubt, contact a Palm Beach County workers compensation attorney who can provide legal advice specific to your case. Definition If injured at work or you become ill because of...
There are areas of litigation where it’s important to conduct discovery prior to agreeing to representation, and those include pharmaceutical litigation and defective medications. There are numerous multidistrict litigation panels that have been instituted over allegations of defective medication, and there are numerous other cases...
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...
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...
