Using the right disability lawyers is a good goal for increasing your chances of success in filing a claim. Some find them through a family member or a close friend who has had to go through the process themselves at some time, and had success. Others simply go through the phone book and make calls and inquiries. And yet others may choose to try the state bar association for recommendations. Anytime you decide that you are going to make a claim, ... Read More
Traffic tickets can end up costing people a lot of money. Unpaid tickets will continue to cost a person money. The fine it’s self is bad enough, but when interest and penalties are added, a person may be looking at shelling out a small fortune. Anyone, would expect that once the ticket has been paid, the matter is closed but this is not the case. Insurance rates can be greatly increased as a result of repeated tickets. Too many may actually... Read More
In response to the growing scourge of identity theft, California enacted its own Identity Theft Law in 2001. The law provides civil remedies to consumers in addition to the criminal remedies against the actual identity thieves. As a practical matter, there is frequently little point in bringing a civil lawsuit against an identity thief. If the thief is some computer hacker or is otherwise a career criminal, a civil judgment against him or her wil... Read More
A considerable number of serious accidents and traffic deaths are the result of drivers being intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. This has driven all 50 states to establish laws regarding drivers who operate vehicles under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol. In a number of states, violation of such laws is referred to as DUI, or Driving Under The Influence. Other states call this violation as DWI, which stands for Driving While Intoxicated. This ... Read More
Most people understand that drinking and driving is a dangerous combination. Not just for the driver who has been drinking but his passengers and all those who share the road with him. Pedestrians are included in this factor. In the United States, four out of 10 fatal accidents are attributed to alcohol. Approximately 25,000 people die and another 708,000 are injured in collisions where alcohol was a contributing factor; this averages to be about... Read More
Many people are unaware of what the difference between a private criminal lawyer and a public defender is. The explanation is rather straightforward. A public defender is the legal representation that is provided to a person who is unable to afford one. The public defender is thus charged to protect the interests of the clients whilst being paid by the government. But before a public defender is awarded to the affected individual, an eligibility ... Read More
Many drivers who are arrested and charged with DUI mistakenly believe that their breathalyzer results, showing a BAC over the legal limit of 0.08%, are all the evidence needed for a conviction. Although breathalyzer results typically comprise a major piece of evidence against the defendant, they are not immune to challenges during the trial process. Truthfully, breathalyzer results are successfully challenged in court every day by skilled and exp... Read More
The courts need board certified for physician expert witnesses so that they can establish a standard of care in various cases involving health or medical evidence. The need for expert witnesses can be the difference in a guilty or not guilty verdict. When it comes to a plaintiff or defendant, proving or disproving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt hearing a educated opinion can help more than anything. An expert witness testimony can play an absolu... Read More
Chapter 11 bankruptcy was originally designed for businesses but individuals may also file under this chapter. Those individuals who exceed the debt limits of chapter 13 bankruptcy are required to file under chapter 11. The current debt limits for chapter 13 is $1,010,650 for secured debts and $336,900 for unsecured debts. The debt limits appear to be low for those individuals who own more than one property whose values have dropped significantly... Read More
Did you know that hundreds of thousands of people sustain personal injury as a result of road accidents every year? Many of those people are victims of someone’s negligence and could benefit from the help of a personal injury solicitor. If you have ever suffered from a personal injury resulting from a road accident you will know that the impact goes beyond just physical and emotional. Every accident has financial costs: medical expenses, lo... Read More
