The financial and legal consequences that a DUI will cause can be astronomical. In fact, many experts estimate that the true cost of a first-time DUI ranges from $5,000 to $15,000. When you consider how much of a negative impact this will have on your life, it is easy to
A 65-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run crash after he was struck by a vehicle and dragged on the street for 75 feet. According to a CBS Los Angeles news report, the fatal pedestrian collision occurred the night of July 2, 2013 at the intersection of Alameda and Oak
Twelve people were injured, three seriously, in a Baldwin Park car accident after a cement truck and van collided. According to a CBS Los Angeles news report, the injury crash occurred on the 605 Freeway at Arrow Highway in Baldwin Park the morning of June 25, 2013. Officials said a
Thousands of car accidents occur each day in the U.S. as a result of various circumstances and weather conditions. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2010, 32,885 people died in motor vehicle traffic crashes in the United States; that’s approximately, on average, 100 people per day.
What happens if both plaintiff and defendant are at faulty but perhaps at a varying degree? Who becomes liable for the plaintiff’s injury? Or will they both be liable? These questions led different state legislators to come up with different negligence rules to determine who should recover and how much.
Going on an out-of-state road trip can be exciting, but it can also turn dangerous very quickly if you are not paying close attention to your surroundings. Therefore, it is a good idea to remember that driving in new areas requires knowledge of local laws and proper planning. Fortunately, you
Misdemeanors in a Nutshell Misdemeanors refer to less considerable kinds of criminal acts that are recognized and punishable by typical legal or lawful systems across the globe. However and still, the definitions or extremes of the actions that are considered as misdemeanors would essentially vary based on your locality or
Witnessing an accident can put an individual in a position of having to think fast and making a split-second judgment decision. Many people will not get involved as a matter of personal policy, but there are situations where an individual is legally required to stop and contact officials. Of course, when an individual
The straight and simple answer to this question, “Is it wise to handle your own case after an accident,” is No, and there are several reasons supporting this position. Insurance adjusters are professional negotiators. A novice victim of an automobile accident is rarely a match for an insurance company employee
When Walking Turns Deadly: The Alarming Increase of Hit and Runs Alarming statistics for hit-and-run pedestrian accidents have just been released, and Florida is leading the nation with these types of events. Over 70,000 hit-and-run occurrences happened in Florida in 2012, with 17,000 resulting in serious injury and 166 deaths.
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