The American legal system is divided into two specific and equally important sections: criminal law, and civil law. Under this system, only a criminal proceeding can result in the individual receiving a punishment, in the form of a prison sentence or a monetary fine. Additionally, criminal charges can only be filed by officers of the […]
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Filing a Claim in a No Fault State: Know all your Options
Anyone who has bought any type of insurance likely knows that these policies can be quite complex. Between understanding what is covered and what isn’t, a person can end up completely confused by the time they purchase a policy. In some states, however, certain types of policies can be even more confounding to the typical […]
Finding the right lawyer for you
Which are the best personal injury lawyers to choose? You’ve searched on “accident claim” or a similar term, and you’ve had an avalanche of pages and sites returned. Where to start? How do you pick the right personal injury lawyers for a full service? Top tips for finding the best personal injury lawyers When you’re […]
When High Voltage Leads to On-the-Job Injury: What can a Person do?
Accidents involving high voltage electricity can easily result in death as well as very serious personal injury. The result of a high-voltage accident is rarely positive in any manner. Approximately 80% of all high voltage electrical shock injuries will include amputation of some type to avoid infecting other areas of the body. Sometimes this disabling […]
Motorcycle Riding: Sharing the Road Safely in the Sunshine State
Florida welcomes motorcyclists to the state each year and encourages its own native riders to enjoy the highways and roads at leisure. However, bikers in Florida are encouraged to be aware of and follow the laws that the state has set aside especially for motorcyclists. These laws are designed to protect both riders and other […]
Car Accident Aftermath: How to Handle your own Case
If you have been involved in a car accident, there is no legal precedent preventing you from handling your own accident claim and request for compensation. By using the following guideline, you can proceed with making a claim for compensation for your injuries and financial losses from an auto accident. Procedure for Handling your own […]
How does the UK’s elder law protect seniors?
An article which looks at laws which are being brought in to protect elderly and vulnerable people from being abused. With the UK population aging and life expectancy increasing the number of potential victims is increasing. It is perhaps a sad sign of our times that statistics show abuse of elderly and vulnerable people are […]
California’s Jewelry Law and Who it Affects
We luckily live in a much more health-conscious world than has been the case historically. This isn’t just in relation to taking care of one’s body; we’ve become much more aware of environmental dangers, as well. For instance, things such as lead-containing paint were strictly regulated once the ill health effects of the substance were […]
What is Res Ipsa Loquitur?
Res ipsa loquitur, often shortened to just “res ipsa,” is a legal concept that is used in negligence cases to substitute for evidence. Literally translated, it is Latin for “the thing speaks for itself.” Background Res ipsa is a concept in common law or law based on the idea that judges’ decisions create binding “precedents.” […]
Juvenile vs. Adult Crime Rates- A Closer Look
According to the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), violent juvenile crimes have dropped 55 percent from their peak in the mid ’90s. However, the arrest rate for violent crimes is still hovering around 255 for every 100,000 citizens between the ages of 10 and 17. Meanwhile, the overall national violent crime rate […]