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3 Reasons why you should not wait to hire a personal injury lawyer
If you have been injured due to negligence or a product, the first thing you should do is seek medical attention. After seeking medical treatment, you should also retain a personal injury lawyer. Many people think there is no rush, but it could cost you your case if you wait too long. Here are just…
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Girl’s Facebook Post cost her Parents $80,000
Facebook Post Cost Family $80,000 It’s probably not in your best interest to publicly announce that because your parents won their lawsuit you’re all going to Europe on Facebook, but unfortunately, that is exactly what Patrick Snay’s daughter did. The previous head of a Gulliver Preparatory School in Miama, Florida is now out an $80,000 discrimination…
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What is a contingency fee?
Contingency Fee As you search for a lawyer to handle your case, you are probably factoring in cost and fees into your selection process. After looking at several different lawyers’ websites, you will probably see a few different kinds of fees, including a contingency fee. If you are like most people, you are probably not…
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Facebook Blunders: Creating Evidence That Can Hurt Your Case
Facebook Can Hurt Your Case Facebook is a part of modern America, along with other social media like Twitter and Instagram. Pictures, plans, and friendships are posted and highlighted. It’s not private, especially not in modern litigation, even though you might have limited who can access it. Anything you post on Facebook might be used…
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What to expect when hiring an attorney
Hiring an Attorney Hiring an attorney can be a difficult and scary process, especially when you are dealing with serious and traumatic issues. It is important to know what to expect. Here are a few tips for you when selecting and attorney. Is the case viable? It is important to be realistic about whether your…
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Who is responsible in a premises liability case?
Premises Liability Cases Premises Liability is holding those who own or occupy property legally responsible for accidents and injuries that occur on their property. For premises liability to apply, the plaintiff must be an invitee and cannot be a trespasser on the property. There must also be a wrongful act or negligence involved for there to be a…
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How to prepare for your personal injury case
How to prepare for your personal injury case When you are the victim of an injury whether it is a car accident, slip and fall, or any other sort of negligence, it can be easy to lose track of the details. If you plan on pursuing a lawsuit, you will need to be able to prove with evidence…
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Loans for lawsuits can be a greater risk than anticipated
Loans for Lawsuits There has been a significant rise in the lending to plaintiffs over the past few years, but unfortunately this industry is largely unregulated and able to ignore laws that protect people who borrow like most other kinds of lenders. Larry Long was debilitated by a stroke while on the pain medication Vioxx.…
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What is a Statute of Limitations?
What is a Statute of Limitations? If you are interested in pursuing a lawsuit, you may have heard the word ‘statute of limitations’ thrown around and are not sure what it means. A statute of limitations is the deadline or maximum period of time you have to file a lawsuit. In Georgia, for a personal…
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5 Reasons You Should Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer
5 Reasons You Should Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer You may be surprised to hear that you should not hire an lawyer for every legal matter you may have. Not every personal injury case necessarily needs an lawyer, but there are still many cases that do. Luckily, most civil lawyers work on a contingency fee…
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