When you face drug charges, the consequences of a conviction will be fines, jail time and a lifelong criminal record. Having a criminal record involving drugs can limit someone for the rest of their life because of the stigma such charges carry. First-time nonviolent...
Month: March 2022
Can you work after a traumatic brain injury?
Traumatic brain injuries can come from many different sources. Your head may slam against the ground if you fall. You may be in a car crash and think you got away without injuries, only to realize a few weeks later that your head is hurting. One thing that many...
If your lawyer doesn’t speak up in court, they may lose your case
There is a technical side to court proceedings that the average person doesn't fully understand. Although you may have seen television shows depicting dramatic trials, the reality of the modern courtroom is often far more sedate than what people see in the media. You...
If you lost your case, is that legal malpractice?
When you turn to a lawyer for help with a legal matter, your belief (and hope) is that you will achieve the desired outcome for your case. After all, that’s the point of hiring legal representation, right? However, if your case is unsuccessful or doesn’t come out as...
Factors that increase the risk of slip-and-fall accidents
It may come as a surprise, but slip-and-fall accidents are one of the leading causes of accidental injury and death in the U.S. Although elderly people are particularly exposed, the most dangerous thing about falls is that they can affect anybody. While many accidents...
Is bill padding by an attorney possibly legal malpractice?
Lawyers charge hundreds of dollars an hour for their services. They can justify doing so because not only have they invested in years of education, but they maintain offices with professionals supporting their legal practice. Most lawyers are transparent about hourly...