Okay, so you got into a personal injury accident, and now you want to file a personal injury lawsuit against the person who negligently caused your injuries. Well, you’ve found, picked, and named your defendant, but how are you going to prove that he or she negligently caused your accident and personal injury? You’re not […]
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Stricter sentencing could see dangerous dog owners face life in prison
New penalties for owners of dogs in England and Wales who kill or injure a person are being considered by the government. The current maximum prison sentence for allowing a dog that kills or injures someone to be dangerously out of control is two years, but under new proposals owners could face life in prison. […]
Strong and Weak Personal Injury Cases
(US law) Personal injury cases come in all shapes and sizes; and, some of them are strong, but some of them are weak. Why does this difference matter? Well, apart from the often obvious and very general advantages to what is strong over what is weak, if you have a strong personal injury case then […]
Motorcycle Accidents: What Causes Them and Who is Responsible
Motorcycle Accidents: What Causes Them and Who is Responsible There aren’t many bikers out there who wouldn’t say that riding motorcycles isn’t just a mode of transportation; it’s a way of life. Unfortunately, this love for the free feeling that’s felt when traveling down the open roads on a motorcycle puts bikers at increased risk […]
Hard Hats On! Critical Information for Keeping Safe on the Construction Site
Hard Hats On! Critical Information for Keeping Safe on the Construction Site Construction site safety should be a priority for everyone. The company, the employees, even the delivery people should always have safety on their mind. The simple nature of a construction site makes it a dangerous place to be. There are many laws and […]
Look Both Ways: How and Why to Avoid a Pedestrian Accident at all Costs
Look Both Ways: How and Why to Avoid a Pedestrian Accident at all Costs Being involved in a car accident can range from a minor annoyance to a tragic event. Most drivers think that they’re safe behind the wheel, but research from the insurance industry shows that the average driver will have to file an […]
Do you know what to do if you’ve been in a car accident?
Accidents happen in a matter of seconds but can affect you for the rest of your life. It’s an old cliché, but accidents happen. Every minute of every day, somebody somewhere suffers in a road traffic accident. Whether the accident was your fault or not it’s important to know just what to do in those […]
Legal Aid Cuts – What You Need to Know
New legal aid reforms proposed by the government in early June have been met with outrage by barristers, defendants and human rights organisations. The plans are one of a number of reforms, such as the recent Jackson Reforms introduced in April 2013, which have been proposed to cut the cost of legal services in the […]
Bike and Motor Vehicle Accidents: Finding Fault
Robert Morrissey is a recent law school graduate who has picked up a love of writing. He contributes frequently to Solomon-Relihan, a law firm based out of Arizona. When he’s not writing or making the coffee at his office, Robert spends time traveling and volunteering in his community. With rising gas prices and more attention being […]
Talks of Harsher Regulations for Careless Drivers
Personal injury is an umbrella term for injuries that have been suffered to the body or the mind. From a legal perspective, there doesn’t have to be any visual evidence of personal injury and if it can be proved it has caused emotional or physical damage, the victim may have a case. Personal injury is […]