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Injured In A Car Accident? 4 Steps You Need To Take Right Away

If your summer has been interrupted by a car accident, you need to take action. Car accidents can wreak havoc on your life, especially if you've been injured. Unfortunately, you don't always know what to do after a car accident. To help alleviate some of the stress, here are four steps you need to take if you've been injured in a car accident.  Record Your Information Car accidents happen so fast.

Can Your Hospitality Business Be Held Liable If A Customer Contracts Coronavirus?

As hotels open and cruise ships set sale, hospitality businesses are concerned about their potential liability if customers contract coronavirus. A flurry of lawsuits has been filed against cruise ships by passengers who contracted coronavirus while on board. Under personal injury law, a plaintiff must prove that these ships breached their duty of care.  Your hospitality business can reduce its personal injury liability risk in coronavirus cases by publicly disclosing risks and complying with hygiene and social distancing standards.

Driving A Truck With Rusted Brake Lines Could Present Serious Liabilities

Caring for a truck not only keeps you safe but doing so also helps protect others on the road. Driving with rusted brake lines does not contribute to anyone's safety, not the drivers, surrounding vehicles, or pedestrians. As the brake line corrosion spreads and deepens, the chances increase for brake fluid leaks. Once fluid leaks out, a driver can't stop the truck, as the brakes won't work. If a truck driver was aware of rusted brake lines and continued with deliveries, then they could face civil and, possibly, criminal liabilities.

Three Things You Don't Want To Do If You've Been In A Truck Accident

Even though there are 6 million car accidents in the United States every year, vehicle collisions are new territory for most people. It's a confusing, scary, and often physically painful time. It's something most people simply don't deal with that often. And if you're not on guard, it can be easy to make decisions that have long-term implications on how you receive recompense for your accident. If you've been involved in a truck accident, you're almost always better off hiring the services of an attorney to help you navigate these waters.

How A Strong DWI Defense Makes A Difference In Your Case

If you have been arraigned on charges of driving while intoxicated, your future can be negatively impacted if you don't get the representation you deserve. A DWI defense attorney is there to help you prove your innocence and to prevent you from getting a guilty charge on your record. While you might feel tempted to plea your case and agree to your guilt or decide to use the public defender to fight your case, neither is really in your best interest.

3 Vital Witnesses in a Personal Injury Suit Against a Stairlift Company

If you've been hurt because of a faulty stairlift in your home and have decided to take legal action against the stairlift manufacturer, you'll want to assemble several witnesses who will help your case. Witnesses are ideal in any personal injury case, and your attorney will often provide you with some suggestions about who would be an effective witness in your situation. While the people you choose will depend on the exact nature of your situation, the following types of individuals may be useful for strengthening your case.

What Should You Do If You Face Gender Discrimination?

United States law prohibits employers from discriminating against employees on the basis of sex. In some states, gender expression is also protected. Unfortunately, employers may sometimes break the law with discriminatory practices. Here are four things you should do if you feel you've been discriminated against on the basis of gender: 1. Get in touch with gender discrimination law services. If you feel your employer or coworker has discriminated against you because of your sex, gender identification, or gender expression, you should find a law service that specializes in this area of law.

Handling Your Appeal When You Have Been Denied Workers' Compensation Benefits

Workers' compensation insurance is designed to pay workers when they are at home and unable to work because of an injury sustained at work. When you report your accident to your employer and you get medical care for your injuries, the process is supposed to be straightforward. When your medical provider states that you can't be at work because of your injuries, you are supposed to receive a percentage of your wages from workers' compensation until you are able to return to work.

How You Entered The U.S. Determines How Long You Can Stay

For an immigration lawyer, one of the first questions for a client who is already in the U.S. is how did they get here. In particular, what sort of visa, if any, did they use to come to the country. Let's take a look at the impact that the way a person has come to the U.S. can have on their chances of being able to stay longer. Visitor's Visa

The Dreaded Left Turn And Fault In Auto Accident Claims

In the world of a car accident attorney, few things bring more cases to their office than the left turn. Especially with turns that occur in areas like two-lane roads and ones with center turn lanes, there are plenty of ways an accident can occur. Figuring out fault in these cases can be tricky so it helps to know how a car accident lawyer might see your case. Let's take a look at three of the top issues an attorney might bring up while discussing a claim related to a left turn.