Self-driving cars are a reality now and so are the personal injury claims that come after an accident involving one. With this new technology comes uncertainty about who is at fault and how to recover compensation for damages. If you or someone you know has been injured in a self-driving car accident, understanding the legal …
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Are you involved in a lawsuit and facing the uncertainty of a trial? Are you looking for a way to avoid that uncertainty and reach an agreed outcome? If so, mediation may be the answer. Mediator and trial attorney Rick Morefield had a recent experience that demonstrates how the outcome of a trial depends as …
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For families that have suffered the loss of a loved one due to an accident or another’s negligence, the grief can be devastating. Unfortunately, this tragedy can be compounded by ongoing financial and emotional burdens. If your family has been affected by a wrongful death, you may have legal recourse available in the form of …
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If you or a loved one is involved in a commercial truck accident, the question of who is liable for the resulting damages can be difficult to answer. While it’s clear that the truck driver and their employer share responsibility for any personal injury claims, determining how much liability each party holds can be complicated. …
Our law firm has always put an emphasis on taking advantage of advances in technology, from the way we communicate with clients to the way we research and prepare for cases. Personal injury law firms, like us, have especially benefited from this, allowing us to provide better service to our clients and increase efficiency. Regardless …
Myths and misconceptions permeate all aspects of our lives. In the area of personal injury law, lawyers are familiar with these myths which can have detrimental effects on people seeking help. Myths such as, “I’m not injured enough to file a claim” and, “insurance will cover all of this” prevent injured people from seeking the …
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Each year, car manufacturers showcase their newest designs and boast about their latest and greatest accolades and features. Dealerships rely on skillful marketing to keep consumers buying their latest models. As far as vehicle safety is concerned in the United States, cars have come a long way, and they only continue to improve. Despite the …
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Driving under the influence of alcohol is one of the most selfish and negligent things a driver can do. An individual who has a blood alcohol concentration of .08 or higher is considered legally intoxicated. According to statistics provided by MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving), 61% of the defendants involved in fatal crashes in 2020 …
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Contracts can be oral or in writing. Good business practice is to always reduce your agreement to writing. Regardless whether oral or written, a contract is an agreement between two parties that binds them to carry out (or not carry out) certain or specific actions. The requirements of a contract are an offer, an acceptance …
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When you have been injured by the negligence of a third party, the last thing you want to learn is that they lack insurance or other assets to cover the damages. The same is true if they have insurance, but the policy cap is substantially less than what you deserve for medical costs, lost wages …
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