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Forms of Personal Injuries and When To See A Lawyer

Personal injury is usually defined as an injury that is physical or mental that happens as a result of the actions of an external party. Personal injury is an injury that happens to someone as a result of negligence from the other party or an intent to do harm on purpose. It can also be a result of liability, which essentially means that someone is liable or responsible in some way for the harm. Liability is a legal term that means that an individual is or may be subject to legal obligation. When one or more person is or may […]

Why Do Auto Accidents Increase During the Holidays

The holiday season is without a doubt a very exciting time of the year for most people. This is mainly because it presents an opportunity for them to travel and spend quality time with family and friends.

However, the increased number of drivers on the road during the holiday season makes driving a very risky affair. If you plan on driving during the holiday season, therefore, you need to take the necessary measures to ensure your safety as well as that of your loved ones while on the road.

 

Here are some of the reasons why road accidents generally increase during the […]

My Child Committed a Crime: What Do I Do?

Parents try to do the best for their children. So when parents discover or are informed that their child has either committed a crime or been charged with one, it can be tough to deal with. Fortunately, there are ways to deal with it and help.

While you may feel like you are the only parent in the world that is going through this, the truth is that this is something that many parents go through, individually and together. You’re not alone and this doesn’t make you, your child, or your family ‘bad’. If you can all look at it as […]

Distracted Driving A Prime Cause of Many Florida Accidents

How closely do you pay attention when driving?

Florida recently stopped a bill on texting and driving going through that would have made driving and texting a primary offense. The halt was due to the worry that racial profiling would be made more possible due to it giving police officers a reason to pull individuals over regardless of committing an actual traffic infraction.

While the move is admirable, distracted driving also happens to be one of the top causes of why people get into a fatal auto accident. It is right up there with drunk driving and poor weather as the leading […]

DUI Dangers During the Holidays

The holidays are a time of year where many people have a lot going on. Whether you are looking forward to carrying on the holiday traditions that mean the most to you, excited for the food and cooking that comes along with it, spending time with friends and loved ones. decorating the tree, or a variety of other reasons, you have to admit that there is a lot to get pumped about.

You may be busy decorating your home, preparing for celebrations, getting ready to go to parties, or shopping for gifts. Maybe you’re having a tough time balancing all of this and […]

Reducing Injuries and Accidents Involving Children While on the Road

When it comes to accidents, you’re more likely to get into an accident while on the road than you are for your plane to go down or to get bitten by a snake. Let’s face it, the odds are not in your favor when it comes to being in an accident. Most of us will be in one or more in our lifetime.

Like it or not, auto accidents are a cause of injury and death for thousands of people every single year. Some get lucky and the accidents are not so bad and they can walk away without a scratch. […]

When to Consult A Legal Professional About A Car Accident

Driving is the way to get to your destination, but it’s also a practice that comes with the risk of injury.

If you have been in a car accident that caused personal injury recently, then it would definitely be a good idea to consult a lawyer. Being in a car accident can be a terrible experience to go through. If you are lucky, you and any other passengers as well as other vehicles will be able to get out of it unscathed. Regrettably, this is not always the case.

If you caused the accident or if it was another driver causing it– or […]

Too Busy Texting: Consulting an Attorney About Distracted Driving Accidents

Have you had any experience with a distracted driver?

Perhaps you’ve been riding in a car along with a driver who’s been checking their phone, or you recently got into an accident because someone was distracted and wasn’t paying attention to traffic. With millions of people experiencing accidents every year and a good percentage of those being caused by distracted driving, it’s more of a pressing issue than ever.

If you haven’t seen the numbers on the number of casualties, accidents, injuries, and fatalities due to accidents caused by distracted driving, they are staggering. It’s not just talking or texting on the […]

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Should You See a Bicycle Accident Attorney?

Do you need to see a bicycle accident attorney? If you’re asking the question, you just might. In most states, they are considering bicycles to legally be classified as vehicles. This means that failure to obey traffic regulations could be far more serious in terms of legal consequences than they have been in the past.

Whether you’re on a bicycle or a motorcycle, you have to pay attention to the traffic regulations like everyone else, both for your safety and the safety of others. Accidents do happen, however. When a cyclist makes a bad call on the road or does not […]

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Do You Have a Case for a Birth Injury?

Having a child is one of the most special times in life. Parents cannot ask anything more than for a healthy child to hold in their arms. However, not all childbirths end in this ideal way. While some parents will experience no problems at all during the birth of their child, others find that the birth of their child comes a time for medical care or even grieving, as their child has passed away.

Birth injuries do happen. If you have recently experienced something similar to this, you may wish to speak with an experienced birth injury attorney. They will […]

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