The Latin phrase res ipsa loquitor literally means “the thing speaks for itself”. In law, this principle allows plaintiffs to meet their burden of proof with circumstantial evidence (evidence that…
There are hundreds of reasons why auto accident lawyers are special and very necessary. Before I begin, we must know that most insurance companies do have a team of lawyers…
Workplace safety is under assault in this country. Worker safety requires a healthy balance between government regulation of the workplace, worker rights and civil justice. Government regulation of the workplace…
As you get older, you may be concerned about who will make end-of-life decisions for you. You may have a certain relative or friend you trust completely that you would…
Nearly 70 million Americans have a criminal record. A criminal record is a document that lists a person’s arrests and convictions. Such records are accessible to police, courts, landlords, employers,…
So, you have spent nine glorious months growing a child inside of your womb and the day finally comes to deliver your precious bundle of joy. There are many emotions…
It is pretty straightforward to assume that violent crimes are the only criminal charges that face a “violent” or major consequences. Even though this is the case, white collar crimes…
There are serious injuries and then there are catastrophic injuries. In a legal sense, a catastrophic injury is defined in a work-related context, i.e., an injury that prevents you…
Workers' comp is a system in the US that provides compensation for any employee who is injured while working. Despite so many people being covered by it, most people…
Choosing to end your marriage is never an easy choice, and there are many factors involved in the process that can be difficult to understand. Filing the divorce decree…