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Trucking Industry Standards

Trucking Accident Lawyer There used to be a fun bumper sticker that said - If You Bought It, A Truck Brought It.  And that is a very true statement. The American Trucking Association provides the following information: $738.9 billion in gross freight revenues (primary...

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Statute of Limitations

At the time of an accident or an injury, legal action is the last thing many people think of. If legal action against the offending party must be filed, it is imperative that it is done within the time period allowed by law. There is a statute of limitations in every...

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Common Injuries in a Shaken Baby Case

When an adult violently shakes a baby, bangs the baby against a hard object or some combination of both, the combined effects to the child in the aftermath of such an event is often described a shaken baby syndrome.  As one can easily imagine, when shaken baby...

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Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer

If you are seriously injured as a result of another party’s negligence, from a car or truck crash, or due to an unsafe or dangerous condition, a personal injury lawyer should be consulted. The personal injury attorney can investigate and evaluate whether there is a...

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How Sleepy Truck Drivers Put Others in Danger

Truck drivers are responsible for hauling commercial vehicles that are substantially larger than the average passenger car. Anyone who has had a truck swerve or speed past them on the road, understands just how intimidating a truck presence can be. The average...

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What Information Will a Lawyer Need After a Car Accident?

Car wrecks kill or seriously injure millions of people a year. Unlike the car wreck, the interview process to choose an attorney is usually fairly painless. All attorneys have their own intake methods and preferences.  But generally, here are a few things to expect...

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Death Of A Child Caused By Negligence

There is no life event more devastating than the death of a child.  In those instances when that loss has been caused by another’s negligence, whether intentional or not, speaking with a trusted attorney can offer a layer of security and comfort to grieving parents....

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Obtaining Compensation in Negligent Security Cases

In movies and TV, criminals use dark alleys to prey on their victims.  Real life is much the same. Situations like burned-out security lights and dimly-lit hallways invite criminal activity, which often ends with someone getting seriously hurt. The bar room brawl is...

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The DARK SIDE of personal injury loans

Why do clients request a loan? In a personal injury case, typically, a client has suffered some type of injury. Many times this affects their stream of income due to the fact that they are unable to work for a specific time period due to the injury. In some situations...

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