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Do I Have to Wait for the Criminal Trial to End Before Suing in a Wrongful Death Claim?
Category: Personal Injury
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No! If someone you love has been killed in an act of negligence such as a car crash caused by a drunk driver or other serious crime, you can sue the at-fault party immediately without needing to first wait for a guilty verdict from the […]
Can My Lawyer Accept a Settlement Without My Consent?
Category: Personal Injury
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Originally posted on October 11, 2021. Your personal injury lawyer should always strive to get the best outcome for you, and they have an ethical and moral responsibility to do so. This can sometimes mean recommending that you reject a settlement offer if it’s too […]
Do Truckers Keep Their Job If They’ve Been in Crashes Before?
Category: Auto Accidents
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The answer to this question, as frustrating as it may be, is, “maybe.” When you’ve been severely injured in a crash, and potentially even permanently disabled, it may not seem right that the truck driver who hit you gets away and keep their job, but […]
Don’t Drive Distracted in School Zones!
Category: Auto Accidents
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Over one-third of pedestrian accidents involving children occur between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m., while children are walking home from school and after-school activities. Since we know where and why these collisions are happening (drivers ignoring school zone laws), we must do everything possible to […]
How Can I Prove the Other Driver in the Crash Was Under the Influence of Drugs?
Category: Auto Accidents
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Everyone knows how dangerous driving after drinking alcohol can be, but despite this, people still do it every day. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that 30% of all fatal car crashes in the U.S. involve a drunk driver! What is less talked about […]