— This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide legal advice. Even after a defendant is arrested and charged with a crime, their case is not over. The case must follow a lengthy process from arraignment to the case’s final disposition. Every state has its laws and procedures related to…
How Personal Injury Mediation Works
— This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide legal advice. You may want to consider mediation when you’re in a personal injury case. Mediation is a way of resolving disputes that don’t involve going to court. It’s also less expensive and faster than a trial. This article will explain…
Do I Have Legal Options If a Semi-Truck Hit Me
— This content is for informational purposes and is not intended to provide legal advice. Semi trucks are one of the most oversized vehicles on the road. They can take up an entire lane and have substantial blind spots. Therefore, it can be risky for smaller cars to drive near them. If you are unfortunate…
Six Types of Risk Factors of Oilfield Work
— Oilfield work refers to any work that is done in the oil industry. Oilfield work includes everything from being an engineer to being an outdoorsman and a construction worker. The physical and mental risks associated with oilfield work vary widely depending on the type of job. These risk factors include traveling to oilfields worldwide,…
Can Pedestrians be Liable for Car Accidents
— This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide legal advice. In 2020, about 6,516 pedestrians died in vehicle crashes on public roads. Unfortunately, whenever there is a car accident involving a pedestrian, it’s easier to assume that it’s the driver’s fault. This is because, in most cases, the pedestrian ends…
How Strict are the Distracted Driving Laws in South Carolina?
— This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide legal advice. Among the most pressing dangers of everyday modern life is the overwhelming need to pull out our phones while we’re driving, whether because our children are calling us, we really need to text one of our friends, or we…
The Consequences of VA Disability Fraud
— This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide legal advice. If you are injured while you are in the military, you are eligible for disability benefits. The injury does not have to be physical, mental illnesses like PTSD are also covered. Unfortunately, fraud is not without precedent. The most…
6 Signs You May Need to Talk to a Car Accident Lawyer
— This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide legal advice. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), there are more than 42 million visits to the emergency room each year and almost 84 million visits to doctors due to injuries. If you were in a crash and you…