If you have a history of violating the law and are charged with a new crime, then you may be concerned about your past hindering your ability to defend yourself in this case. You're partially right in your concern; there is a higher likelihood that your past could be...
Month: June 2018
Know your rights after you’re in a hit-and-run collision
It's a horrifying thought to believe that someone would leave the scene of an accident in which you're badly hurt. You may be unable to make a call for help or even to move from the position you're in. You could be trapped in your vehicle or struggle with confusion...
Injuries from car accidents may not cause pain… at first
After recovering from the shock of a car accident, most people check to see if they suffered any injuries, or if anyone else in their vehicle suffered harm. Often, these injuries are obvious, such as abrasions, broken bones, or more serious harm to the body, causing...
Can a single-car crash be someone else’s fault?
When you get into a crash but are the only person involved, you may think you have no way to seek compensation from another party. That's not always true, though, and single-car crashes could be linked to outside factors involving others.Sometimes, an accident isn't...
Legal malpractice: Hurtful to your case as a client
Legal malpractice is a serious threat to a client's case. A simple lack of communication could hurt a person's trust in an attorney, or it could be a sign of an attorney's dishonesty, incompetence or lack of time for your case.There are options if your attorney isn't...
If your lawyer failed to advocate for you, it may be malpractice
Most people are familiar with the term malpractice as it applies to the medical profession, but fewer people understand that other professionals can also commit acts of malpractice. Attorneys and legal professionals can and sometimes do commit malpractice when...
Man faces charges after fatal pedestrian accident
Imagine if a person driving a vehicle struck a pedestrian and continued on his or her way. For the most part, people would be in shock that something like that happened. Most people would stop immediately and render aid.That doesn't always happen, though. If a driver...