The California Department of Motor Vehicles has ceased using the term “traffic accident”, opting instead to refer to them as “collisions”, because one or more involved drivers will be found at fault for the occurrence. There really is no such things as an accident. Someone is always responsible for...
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Determining the value of a personal injury case involves a lot of math, coordination of professionals, and a series of medical exams. This task is not easily taken on by private citizens as no case is the same. Even though you may know someone that has suffered a similar...
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Each year, dog attacks send more than 800,000 victims to emergency rooms and half of them are children suffering from severe head and neck injuries. The highest at-risk groups include seniors and children under five years of age. With canines occupying 5 percent of American homes, one must be...
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When a loved one dies, it can be difficult for those closest to him or her to recognize the facts that surround the tragic event. Oftentimes, the details of the death are not readily known and that can lead to a lot of confusion for family members and friends....
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If your loved one has died as a result of someone else’s negligent or criminal actions you may have already begun the process of filing a lawsuit seeking compensation for your loss. Settlement awards in wrongful death cases can be quite large and most people do not understand the...
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For the most part, California residents follow the law and carry at least the minimum required vehicle insurance. However, there are still a few outlaws that drive without the necessary liability coverage and others that will commit a hit-and-run upon causing damage and bodily injury. Even if the other...
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In the past century, Americans have witnessed a rise in consumer protection regulation the likes of which may never be seen anywhere else in the world. But these rules weren’t just thought up out of thin air. Every warning, rule, and regulation that is aimed at protecting American customers...
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Americans of all ages have embraced the use of smartphones and the easy access to social media they provide. Many Americans now rely on social media sites like Facebook and Twitter for the majority of their news. According to the latest Pew Research Center update, 76 percent of Americans who...
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If you are being sued in civil court, the burden of proof will lie with the plaintiff. This idea is similar to the well-known idea that a criminal is considered innocent until proven guilty and the prosecution is required to establish guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Unlike criminal cases,...
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Each year, 15 million civil lawsuits are filed in the United States. Generally, these claims are lobbied by a party who feels they have incurred a loss as a result of a defendant’s actions. However, not all cases are created equally. Some types of lawsuits already have rules in...
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