Legal Guide (Page 223)
Uncooperative Cars and Drunken Drivers
There are a number of ways to avoid driving when drunk; handing the keys over to a designated driver, not drinking in the first place, or realising when you are likely to be over the limit. However, these depend on a number of factors and can also be harder achieve than we may think. After a few drinks, unfortunately, our confidence levels rise, our inhibitions fall away and our willingness to... ❯❯❯
Caution! Frozen Sidewalks: What Safety Responsibility do Retail Stores have to Their Customers?
Retailers should not be surprised when it gets cold in the winter. Temperatures routinely dip below freezing on a nightly basis. In some cases, it may not be warm enough during the day to melt any moisture located on the sidewalk or near the store entrance. What should retailers be concerned about when icy conditions persist on store property?
Customers Can Sue For Pain And Suffering
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Trouble with your landlords? Here are a few tips that should help
Forget troublesome tenants – what to do when your landlord doesn’t play fair There’s a lot of advice available for landlords with problem tenants, but what about when the situation is reversed? Most landlords are perfectly reasonable, allowing you to enjoy your tenancy in “quiet enjoyment” without harassment, unplanned visits, or unreasonable demands, but what should you do when you do come... ❯❯❯
5 Major Benefits of Having Your Criminal Record Expunged
Having a criminal record isn’t necessarily the end of the world, but it can certainly make your life more difficult. As a result, you may be interested in the prospect of expunging your record, or making it as though it never existed in the first place. In case you didn’t know, this is an option for many one-time offenders and even for some who have multiple offenses (depending what they are, the... ❯❯❯
SSD Law Firms: Choosing One For Success
What is SSD? Social Security Disability is available to individuals who have serious medical conditions that will not be able to work for a sustained period of time (over 12 months generally). This portion of Social Security is designed for those who have been paying into Social Security throughout their life, but who have become unable to continue working because of injury and require payments... ❯❯❯
When do Juveniles Stand Trial as Adults?
Recently, it is becoming more common to hear reports of minors, individuals under the age of 18, engaging in very serious crimes. These crimes may include sexual assault, robbery, and murder. In some cases, the minor is charged as a juvenile, while in other cases the minor may be charged as an adult. There are certain factors that the legal system must take into consideration when deciding... ❯❯❯
Dealing with the Aftermath of Nursing Home Negligence
According to the National Center on Elder Abuse, the precise number of individuals who are the victims of nursing home negligence is hard to determine. The National Center on Elder Abuse estimates that a considerable percentage of nursing home negligence (as well as abuse) cases go unreported. With that said, if a member of your family or another loved one is the victim of nursing home negligence... ❯❯❯
Seatbelts Save More Than a Traffic Ticket
The S.E. Farris Law Firm, car accident lawyers in Missouri, know that safety always comes first when driving a vehicle. They have dealt with many car accident law cases and have defended victims firsthand. Attorney Spencer Farris advices readers to pay attention to this infographic and hopefully, learn that seat-belt safety is not a light issue.
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Handle Your DWI Right
A DWI, or Driving While Intoxicated, charge can have pretty serious consequences. if found guilty, you can end up paying stiff penalties, going to jail, losing your license, losing your job or all of the above. Georgetown DWI attorney Bob Phillips says, "That's why the best thing to do is hire a criminal defense attorney skilled in DWI cases. Benefits of Having a Lawyer An attorney will use... ❯❯❯
Does a Big Heist Mean Big Money?
Hollywood movies with devilishly handsome celebrities and fast cars make big money heists seem enticing. They sure seem like and easy and good way to make money. However, the part Hollywood doesn't show, the arrests and jail time, is much more common than getting away with all that money. Texas defense laywer, Fred Dahr, compiled a list of some of the biggest heists to see how the bandits made... ❯❯❯
