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An Example Of A Lawsuit In Which Drivers Were Not Responsible For The Automobile Accident

Her initial medical expenses were in excess of $400,000. She will require continued medical care for the rest of her life, estimated to cost approximately $4,000,000. She was unable to return to work leading to an estimated loss of earning capacity o...

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Injury Claims By Cyclists Not Wearing Helmets

The law requires motorists to wear seat belts and if you ride a motorcycle you must wear a crash helmet. There is no requirement however (at least at the moment) for cyclists to wear a helmet. Although cycling is by no means a dangerous occupation, ...

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Compromise Agreements - A Simple Explanation

Well, you can't please all of the people all of the time. The same goes for employer/employee relations. Sadly there are times when not all goes smoothly and employment, for whatever reason, needs to be terminated. The circumstances might be pe...

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How Does The Miranda Warning Help The Accused?

Individuals who are placed under arrest or accused of a crime should be given the Miranda warning, also referred to as Miranda rights. The Miranda warning reminds individuals of their inherent rights granted by the Fifth and Sixth Amendments of the U...

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How A Compromise Agreement Can Help When Employment Is Terminated

Right from the start you had a bad feeling about this employee, and now you're wishing you'd trusted your instincts. She just won't ever compromise and is possibly the worst employee you've ever had! Sadly, she wouldn't, how...

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What Is A Contingent Fee Lawsuit and Is It Worth Your While?

Okay - I've got a question for you. Aside from the occasional altruistic attorney that you might run across once every a millennium or so, why do attorney's practice law? No, this is not a trick question. Ready for the the answer? It&apos...

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Skilled Counsel Is Needed For Reckless Driving Charges

Anyone charged with reckless driving needs to understand that a conviction may carry serious consequences. Although it is generally a misdemeanor offense and often carries no jail time if no other offense is associated with it, like DUI, there are co...

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Potential Pitfalls When Applying For a Lease Extension

If you are considering a lease extension, you are probably aware of the increase in value it will bring to your flat. But you need to take care not to fall into any of the following traps. If you are in the process of selling your property, make s...

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Use an Intellectual Property Specialist to Protect Your Bright Idea

People often associate intellectual property with legally patenting a physical product to make sure that no one else can copy it. However, the protection of a new idea, brand, piece of software can be just as important as a physical item. Internatio...

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Types Of Wills

s Of Wills by: News Canada (NC)-Should I Write my own Will? A Will prepared in your own hand is called a holograph Will. A holograph Will is written entirely in your own handwriting and signed by you. This type of Will is not recommended as it ...

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