You didn't expect to become the victim of a serious car crash. No one ever does. Unfortunately, your injuries were extensive. You have serious head and neck injuries caused by the collision. You're not sure how the future is going to look for you. Head and back...
Month: June 2020
What types of jobs can qualify as ‘community service?’
Often, people who are convicted of a criminal offense are ordered to do "community service." It may be part of their sentence in addition to serving time in jail and/or paying a fine. Sometimes, an attorney can negotiate with prosecutors for a person to do community...
What to do if you’re struck by a motor vehicle
As a pedestrian, your biggest concern is being struck by a motor vehicle. This holds true no matter who you are or where you are. You know that this type of accident can (and probably will) result in serious injury or even death.Even if you take steps to protect...
How to protect yourself after a car accident
If you're involved in a car accident, your first thought is to get out and exchange information with the other driver.While this may be something you do eventually, remember this: Your safety and well-being must always come first. There are many steps you can take to...
When does force by police officers become excessive?
Police officers are charged with keeping their jurisdictions safe. They will sometimes have to take actions to get control of a situation. They must do this by using as little force as possible. The Fourth Amendment and Eighth Amendment outline what use of force is...
Follow these tips when crossing a busy city street
As a pedestrian, there will be times when you need to make your way to the other side of the street. This may sound easy enough -- until you take a look around and realize that there are cars everywhere.There are a variety of tips you can follow to reduce the risk of...