After you're involved in a crash, you stay at the scene to call for help. When you look up to get the information you need from the other driver, all you see is the tail-end of his vehicle as he flees.The driver leaving the accident is a hit-and-run driver. Leaving...
When you are stopped for a traffic crime or approached by a police officer for a crime of another type, the last thing that should happen is for the officer to use excessive force. There are times when force is necessary, but many times it is not.If you are victimized...
You stopped at a red light. The intersection ahead of you is clear, and you're waiting patiently for your light to turn green. Suddenly, you hear screeching tires. The car coming up behind you is approaching quickly; it's moving too fast to stop.Just like that, you've...
As the calendar turns to May, graduation season has arrived and is probably the most exciting time of a teen’s life. They are excited about leaving high school and embarking on a new part of their lives. To that end, teens want to celebrate and party. The downside of...
The last thing anyone wants to find out is that he or she could have won a case if only his or her attorney had more education or had paid more attention. There are times when attorneys don't hold up their end of arrangements, and in those cases, those who are...
After you go through a trial for a criminal act, you may be found guilty. That doesn't have to be the end of your case, though. If the case has been unfair or you believe another court may come to a different conclusion, then you may wish to pursue an appeal. You have...
You were making a quick stop at a local gas station when a driver pulled in and hit your car. Your airbags went off, and you hit your head. You look up to see that the driver is backing up, and you assume he or she is planning to park.Suddenly, the driver speeds away....
