Personal injury lawsuits are not quite similar to the courtroom dramas you see on TV or in the movies.There are no shouting lawyers, no passionate exchange of words and sometimes the case is settled even before the actual trial began.Personal injury litigation usually consists of exchanging of evidence and taking stock of where your case stands against the arguments of the other party.It is more of a process or a procedure that follows certain...more
Incorporation involves detailed processes and is required to comply with different state and federal laws.That is why it is recommended that you hire a corporate law attorney to help you in starting a corporation.The process of incorporation and corporate law goes hand in hand in bringing corporations into being.Under corporate law, attorneys can help the incorporators structure the stock and bond offerings, and the bond and insurance loans that...more
Aside from the possible loss of income and amounting medical expenses, a personal injury may also cost you things that normally have no monetary value.In most states, most of these non-monetary losses are accounted as part of pain and suffering.However, in California, some courts recognize that serious personal injuries have a way to disrupt a persons life.It could cost a person the potential to live his life the way he envisioned it to be.That is why aside from pain and suffering, you can also claim for what civil law calls hedonic damages.Hedonic damages is actually an economic term that is used in tort law to represent the loss of enjoyment of life.The best thing about life is the way that people can live it to the fullest. If the ability to perform things that give you satisfaction is taken away from you, you should be able to get compensation for the loss you have suffered in the same way that you should be compensated for other losses like lost salary and medical expenses.Some examples of hedonic damages are:Loss of ability to participate in sportsLoss of sensory experiencesLoss of unencumbered movementLoss of ability to have biological childrenCalculating hedonic damages...more
Millions of e-mails are received daily in the United States. Our inboxes, whether they are our personal or work accounts, are flooded with messages, advertisements, articles and anything else that you can put in text or a link. Once in a while, you may receive a message or a link to a site that contains "useful or informative information." While...more
A strong, vigorous and joyous man, Bill, in his late 60's, was heading home after attending a family function when his car was suddenly struck on his door by another car that had ran the red light. Bill immediately lost his consciousness and eventually he was transported in ambulance to the hospital. Lucy, his older daughter was notified by the...more
Here are some startling statistics:Fatality resulting from drunken driving was at its maximum in 1986, when approximately 407 deaths were recorded. The same was at its lowest in 2008, with 186 deaths reported. Even so, in the year 2008, 26% of traffic fatalities involved a BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentration) of .08 or higher!Given the above facts, it is only natural that as people begin to unwind in the summer, the police will tighten its stranglehold on drunk drivers. They will try to amass maximum numbers of drunk drivers through speeding traps, field sobriety checks and by actually searching out watering holes. As a result, the chances of anybody being stopped and arrested for drunken driving are much greater than they were, say, a few years ago. If you are stopped for suspected drunk driving in Maryland, a lawyer is your best bet against arrest. Keep in mind that as of February, 2009, a number of changes have been proposed in the existing laws pertaining to drunken driving in Maryland. So, a lawyer will have the latest information and they will be able to guide you on your rights and duties. But, there are certain things you need to know of before your lawyer can reach you. Your...more
If you were injured during the course and scope of your employment, you are entitled to wage loss benefits. Your employer or your employers insurance company is responsible for paying the medical bills related to your work injury. It is important to...more
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A motor accident is a serious affair. They seldom happen as motorcycles and motorbikes are only 1% of the total number of vehicles in the UK. But this type of accident often gets the most serious injuries due to its nature resulting in 19% of the...more
Everyone who sells their house in Australia has to consider whether or not to renovate it first. Sometimes, renovations are absolutely necessary; other times, they can be completely skipped. Knowing the difference is important, and a conveyancing...more
An employment grievance is an issue, complaint or concern over employment rights that the employee brings to the attention of his employer. The grievance may be about such things as employment terms and conditions, health and safety, equal...more
Babies and children can suffer permanent and irreversible injuries from being shaken by another person. These injuries, often called Shaken Baby Syndrome or abusive head trauma, are caused when an infant or child is forcefully shaken by another...more