If you receive a settlement offer before you have spoken with a lawyer, know this happened for a reason. The settlement offer is almost certainly lower than you deserve since the insurance company is a business that is protecting its own interests. Instead of making these mistakes, choose the right personal injury lawyer to represent your legal […]
According to statistics, the majority of car accident insurance claims are resolved before any lawsuits are filed from either party. And even when a lawsuit is filed, an agreement is reached before a trial takes place. However, there are cases where an agreement cannot be reached, and when that happens, the trial is necessary. Now […]
Ohio, like every other state, makes it illegal for anyone younger than 21 to purchase alcohol. Consuming and possessing alcohol in public before reaching the age of 21 are also criminal offenses. It only makes sense, then, that police, prosecutors, and judges in Ohio take charges of operating a vehicle after underage alcohol consumption very […]
Medical malpractice occurs when a medical professional fails to provide competent services and causes harm to a patient. It is a common problem in the medical field and, while patient care is the primary concern of most doctors, nurses, etc., sometimes mistakes happen. If you are a victim of medical malpractice, it is important to […]
No one wants to think about getting injured in a car crash, but those who are prepared will be better off in an emergency if it comes up. From the first few minutes after an accident to weeks and months afterward, there are certain steps you should take to protect your own physical and financial […]
Whether we know it or not, whether we like it or not, the collaborative consumption that makes up the sharing economy is here to stay. Now you can rent a spare room in your house to weary travelers, rent one of several shared bikes at terminals throughout large cities, or make a little extra cash […]
A common misperception of the safety of larger vehicles, like SUVs and trucks, is that they’re safer in car accidents. While higher weight is usually correlated with higher safety in accidents, one disconcerting thing is the distribution of weight in SUVs and trucks. While head-on collisions are traumatic accidents with high mortality rates, rollovers follow […]
Many drivers in Central Ohio are allowed to drive their own vehicles even though their license is under suspension. Judges are allowed to reinstate limited personal driving privileges so people can legally transport themselves to and from work, school, health care appointments, and court appearances. No limited driving privileges are granted for commercial vehicles, however. […]
According to the Florida Department of Highways Safety and Motor Vehicles, there were more than 400,000 car crashes in Florida last year. This number has been steadily increasing year-over-year since at least 2011. Car accident attorney Port. St. Lucie handles innumerable cases each year involving totally preventable accidents. Although you cannot account for the behavior […]
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announced the launch of a new smartphone app aimed at combatting crime earlier this month. Called “iWatchTexas” (a name notable for its affinity to the iconic “’i” prefix Apple uses), the app allows members of the public to anonymously report suspicious behavior directly to law enforcement. MikeFind top […]