When you hire an attorney, you do so with the idea that they'll assist you with your legal problem in an effective manner based on the terms and conditions of your agreement. But soon enough you may realize that your attorney is not providing the level of service or...
Year: 2019
Can you collect for pain and suffering after a car accident?
Imagine a situation in which another person's negligence led to a motor vehicle accident that resulted in serious injuries.This can turn your life upside down, thanks to medical bills, vehicle repair costs and an inability to provide for your family in the future....
How drivers become distracted aside from mobile devices
Drivers can become distracted from a myriad of things other than their mobile device. For as long as cars have been around, drivers have been driving distracted and that's long before mobile phones were invented. Think back to the original car phones. They would plug...
Safety sense overruled by texting and driving
Texting and driving is easily the most common and often the most dangerous driving distraction. Studies have reviewed many reasons why it is so dangerous, such as the fact that it is a manual, cognitive and visual distraction all rolled up into one.Researchers have...
Racism and fear often factor into unnecessary police violence
Fear is one of the most common contributing factors to negative encounters with law enforcement officials. Many officers have an inherent racial bias that they do not acknowledge or consider before engaging with the public. That lack of self-awareness can lead them to...
How to prevent a rear-end car accident
Rear-end accidents are among the most common, with these occurring in every setting imaginable.While there is nothing you can do to control the behavior of those driving on the road behind you, there are some steps you can personally take to prevent this type of...
Common causes of slip and fall accidents in an office setting
Just because you work in an office environment doesn't necessarily mean you're safe at all times. You may not face the same risks as construction workers, for example, but that doesn't mean you can let your guard down.For example, a slip and fall accident can happen...
What to include in your attorney representation agreement
When hiring an attorney, it's easy to overlook the importance of a representation agreement. You have a lot of other things on your mind, such as taking care of the legal problem you're facing. However, if you proceed without an attorney representation agreement in...
Were you injured in a multivehicle accident?
When a multivehicle accident occurs, it's not always easy to determine who was at fault. This is particularly true if more than one individual made an error that resulted in the crash.Liability in a multivehicle accident is based on a variety of factors, including how...
Ineffective assistance of counsel can lead to a dispute
You hire an attorney because you need professional, legal assistance. Unfortunately, just because you hire an attorney doesn't mean you'll receive the assistance you need to win your case. If you have concerns about the ineffective assistance of counsel, such as...