Todays Press Releases and Blogs
What might happen if I believe a car accident is at least partly my fault
www.personalinjurycourt.comYou may not be in the best position to determine how an accident happened. Defective equipment in your vehicle, a malfunctioning traffic signal, or another driver's intoxication are among the many possible causes of the accident. If you accept blame and apologize to the other driver, your statements may be used ...
Must I tell the police if I am in an accident
www.personalinjurycourt.comAlert the police immediately if someone is hurt or killed. Generally, if the accident involves a death, personal injury, or property damage above a specific amount that varies among states, you must notify the police and file a written accident report immediately or within a short time span, usually five to ten ...
My attorney mishandled funds that I entrusted to him Is that legal malpractice
www.legalmalpracticecourt.comAbsolutely, if there was any harm. Even if there was no harm, the lawyer may be subject to professional discipline as all lawyers are strictly prohibited from co-mingling client funds with their own business or personal accounts. For information about the rules regarding client funds and/or to report ...
An attorney I hired in my criminal proceeding spent only a few minutes with me prior to trial called me by the wrong name in court and accepted a juror against my wishes I was found guilty Can I sue t
www.legalmalpracticecourt.comYou may be able to appeal the verdict on the basis of ineffective assistance of counsel. And if the lawyer only did a few hours work on your case, the bar association may say the fees were unconscionable and require a refund. In an action for malpractice, you would have to show that you likely would not have been ...
Man wont face death penalty in girls death
www.criminallawcourt.comProsecutors say the man charged with killing a 13-year-old Tampa-area girl in 2005 won't face death row if he's convicted.Hillsborough County prosecutors filed notice Friday that they won't seek the death penalty. David Lee Onstott's public defender calls the decision a good one.Sheriff's deputies say Ons...
NY prosecutors announce arrest of reputed Gambino captain
www.criminalawcourt.comProsecutors in Brooklyn say a reputed Gambino crime family captain has turned himself in to face charges in a sprawling federal mob case.Nicholas Corozzo is part of a case accusing reputed mobsters with offenses stretching back three decades.Corozzo is charged with extorting construction companies, running a major ...
Lemon law lawyer could help thwart dealer excuses
www.lemonlawintel.comLemon laws were introduced to simplify the process of a consumer getting relief after he or she buys a habitually defective vehicle from an auto manufacturer. Prior to the passage of such laws, consumers were essentially at the mercy of the manufacturers, who simply do not want to refund money or offer replacement vehicles ...
Avoiding lemon law issues can be done with research and patience
www.lemonlawintel.comNext to a house, an automobile is usually the most expensive item we'll purchase in our lifetimes. Given the amount of money spent on cars today, buyers should be careful when making a purchase. But buyers often make their purchases impulsively, based on color or looks or some commercial they saw during a football game. ...
Is a business required to have certain types of insurance
www.businesslawcourt.comAll businesses must provide Workers Compensation coverage for the benefit of their employees who may be injured while on the job. This is a requirement of the law in every state. For most businesses, this requirement is satisfied by purchasing Workers Compensation insurance, which is available from private ...
I am a small business owner How can I protect myself against loss of income if I become disabled or fall ill
www.businesslawcourt.comA self-employed or the owner of a small business courts disaster if an unexpected illness or accident strips a livelihood or brings a halt to a going concern. For this reason, the Insurance World has designed special policies to deal with these setbacks. The most popular kinds of business insurance protection ...
Medication Errors
www.medicalmalpracticecourt.comMedication errors are one of the most common medical errors that occur in hospitals in the United States. Most medication errors have either little effect on a patient or no long-term effects when the harmful effects of the improper effect of the drug wear off over time. However, in ...
Wrongful Death
www.medicalmalpracticecourt.comA wrongful death claim one specific type of medical malpractice action where the patient died as a result of medical negligence. Such a claim must still be able to prove the basic elements that there was medical or hospital negligence, and that the negligence caused the death ...
Common Examples of Auto Dealer Fraud
www.dealerfraud.orgHave you purchased a Late Model Used Car with Mechanical Problems or Prior Accident DamageMany unsuspecting consumers purchase from car dealers used vehicles that are represented to be one owner vehicles but are in fact prior daily rental vehicle, cars used as rental cars by car rental firms. Many of these cars have ...
Car Dealer Scam Costs Consumers Billion
www.dealerfraud.orgBuying a new or used car Dont get cheated by Phony FinancingIts the auto industrys dirty little secret. It happens to millions of car buyers every year, even with the most sophisticated, savvy consumers. And you dont even realize youve been cheated. Phony FinancingThe secret Auto dealers commonly bump up the interest rate ...
