Filing a lawsuit for personal injury is difficult enough. However, when the defendant is a friend or family member, filing a lawsuit will be even more difficult. You may not want to damage the relationship that you have with your friend, but you also don't deserve to be forced to foot the bill for medical expenses resulting from an accident. You Will Likely Be Suing the Insurance Provider If you are seeking compensation from your friend's insurance provider, you are not suing him or her directly.
14 May 2020
When you're involved in an auto accident, your primary goal is to feel whole again. Knowing how to negotiate with auto insurance companies can feeling overwhelming, especially after a stressful situation like a car accident. Here are some of the ways that you can get a fair deal from auto insurance companies. Insurance Adjuster The driver who is found at fault in the accident bears the liability for any injuries or damages you sustained in the accident.
9 April 2020
Capital cases are one of the hardest criminal trials, both in terms of the guilt/innocence phase and punishment. Sometimes, what you do before and during the trial can mean the difference between life and death for the defendant. Defendant Coaching If the defendant will take the stand at any point during the trial or sentencing phase, they should be prepared with coaching. Part of coaching may be altering the look of the defendant so they appear less threatening to the jury.
10 March 2020
When you're sentenced to a long stretch of time, there comes a time that you need to accept this reality and begin adjusting to the next phase of life in front of you. While paroles may be a possibility, you will need to come to grips with your prison sentence so that you can survive on the inside and look after your safety and well-being. This is particularly important if you are convicted and sentenced to life in prison.
28 January 2020
Gender discrimination is often deemed an outdated issue. However, even in a workplace as simple as a warehouse, gender discrimination does take place. Here are a few examples of this form of discrimination that may deserve a discussion with a gender discrimination law service. 1. Women are not allowed to help in certain departments. If women are not allowed to perform work just the same as men, or vice versa, this can sometimes be deemed as gender discrimination.
20 December 2019
In many cases, DUI or DWI cases are fairly simple. A person might get arrested -- and later convicted -- for having a few too many drinks before getting behind the wheel. However, some of these cases are more complicated than others. These are a few matters that can complicate your DUI case. 1. You've Had Prior Convictions Sentencing can be quite harsh for even first-time offenders who are convicted of a DUI or DWI.
19 November 2019
Wrongful death lawsuits are designed to help individuals who have lost family members due to someone else's negligence or malice. These types of lawsuits might involve suing for various types of damages. Of course, the types of damages that you can sue for will depend on the circumstances surrounding your loved one's death. A few examples of the types of financial compensation that a wrongful death attorney can help you fight for are listed below, though.
28 October 2019