A bail bond is essentially a legal document that guarantees the court that the defendant will appear in court on the day of his trial to face his charge. Needless to say, this document is a prized one for the kind of a person who has been arrested. This is because no one wants to face the trauma of having a loved one confined in jail when there is scope of release through bail bonds.The need arises when a person is arrested by law enforcement...more
Iowa workman's compensation cases have rules that apply to different types of work injuries. Unless, you have been through a workman's compensation case before or have knowledge as a lawyer representing injured workers in Iowa workman's compensation cases, you may not know about this difference in the workman's comp law in Iowa. Your injury will fall into one of two groups:Scheduled member injuries: Injuries to the leg, foot, toes, arm, hand,...more
When you are in need of legal aid, whether its for personal injury, property advice or family matters such as divorce, then it can often be frustrating to discover you are charged consultation fees.There are many professional solicitors available in the Birmingham area that offer free consultations to ensure you get the right initial advice. Specialising in a whole manner of legal issues, offering free consultations is a way of ensuring people know where to go for help, without finding they are up against expensive fees.It is important for professional solicitors to promote their services to ensure people are aware of how they can be helped in regards to circumstances they may not understand. Legal situations are complex, however there is that way-in to ensure both clients and solicitors feel comfortable in a each others company.There are those specialist solicitors Birmingham that pride themselves on providing a professional, friendly and respectable service. It is important to these solicitors to ensure their clients feel they are given a service that is of value to them at a price that is affordable. By offering free consultations, they provide a valuable service that ensures...more
The Bar examination is the exam all practicing lawyers must take before they are eligible to practice law in a particular county or state. However completing the bar exam on its own is not enough to guarantee employment, and in the current economic climate its more difficult than usual to secure a job. One of the best ways around the current job...more
I’m sure that many of you have been to restaurants, cafes, shops, or even just people’s houses, and have seen funny or interesting number plates , hanging on the walls that either make you laugh, make you think, or accentuate something that’s in the room. Maybe it’s just the name of somebody hung up in their bedroom, or...more
A great beer may be part of a night out in the great state of Texas, but if you have that beer and then get behind the wheel of a car, you could be facing strict penalties. DUI, or DWI as it is generally called in Texas, is considered a serious offense with many consequences.For first time offenders, a fine of up to $2,000 is imposed for DWI offenses. In addition, first time offenders spend 3 to 180 days in jail. You can even be fined up to $500 simply for having opened alcohol in your vehicle, even if you are not driving.Like all states, you will lose your license for driving drunk in the state of Texas. However, the license revocation can be as long as one year, although the most likely suspension time will be 90 days. Once you get your license back, you will have to pay $1,000 to $2,000 each year for the next three years to keep the right to drive. In this way, your consequences follow you long after the initial arrest. Because of the severity of these consequences and the fact that there is some leeway in them, you should contact a Texas DWI attorney before facing your court date. The attorney will help you argue for the least possible consequences for your time, saving you...more
Filing a wrongful death lawsuit is a way that close family members of a deceased person can recover actual financial losses and sometimes punitive damages from a person who has either willfully murdered or through an act of neglect otherwise caused...more
Personal injury lawsuits occur every day and have few effects on more than the victim, plaintiff, and lawyers involved. High-profile personal injury lawsuits, however, often affect many more than just those involved in the initial suit, including...more
The allure of the silver screen calls loudest to the masses, while quietly whispering to those drawn to other vocations. Doctor, lawyer, astronaut, fireman... these are all very admirable professions as are the thousands of others not listed here,...more
If you have been involved in a mass transit accident and are considering pursuing a lawsuit, there are many questions that you will need answered. This article will address some of the most common questions of people involved in mass transit...more
Every year, there are millions of mass transit accidents in the United States; some of these accidents result in injuries and death. Thousands of people are involved in mass transit accidents each year, and often injuries of such accidents result in...more
A dram shop liability law is a state law that is passed in a some state that not only faults the drunk driver in the case of a DUI accident, but also the establishment or person who served them the liquor. The dram shop liability law often comes into...more