Lawyers have very stressful jobs. A small mistake or oversight on their part can have major implications for their clients. Lawyers generally need to be on their A-game whenever they represent their clients in court or during negotiations. They need to understand the...
The aftermath of the vast majority of car crashes are resolved via insurance claims. When a collision only causes property damage or minor injuries, the liability coverage of the driver at fault can cover those costs. Unfortunately, a small percentage of collisions...
People who hire lawyers generally expect them to be experts in their area of practice. After all, attorneys go through years of school and must pass the state bar exam to practice law. Unfortunately, not every licensed attorney provides the same standard of...
Going to the hospital to have a baby should be a joyful experience. And as such, most women understandably don’t think they’ll have something go wrong during the process that can lead to trauma for them or their baby. While most women receive proper care during their...
Many different issues could lead to a jury trial. Obviously, criminal defendants facing accusations may prefer a trial by a jury of their peers as opposed to a trial simply overseen by a criminal judge. Those pursuing personal injury or wrongful death lawsuits are...
Legal malpractice occurs when a professional does not provide appropriate support to clients and those clients suffer harm as a result. Legal malpractice comes in many different forms, some of which are more egregious than others. Frequently, clients discover an issue...
The term premises liability refers to the legal and financial responsibility that property owners or tenants could assume when visitors and others on their property experience harm. When property conditions contribute to someone getting hurt, the individual injured in...
There are many reasons why an individual might need to testify during court proceedings. Perhaps someone is a plaintiff in a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit. Their testimony about their experience could have a profound impact on whether the courts agree that...
A conflict of interest in legal representation can be a complex topic for clients. It's a situation where a lawyer's professional judgment could be influenced, or appear to be influenced, by a separate interest or relationship. Understanding what constitutes a...
One of the most serious injuries that someone can suffer as a result of a motor vehicle accident is a traumatic brain injury (TBI). The brain is a very fragile organ, and it also lacks the ability to re-create some of the neurons or brain cells that are necessary for...