Sick From Food Poisoning? 3 Things You Have To Prove Before You Can Win A Personal Injury Case

Posted on 10 June 2015

In the United States, approximately 48 million people get sick from eating contaminated food each year. Unfortunately, over 120,000 of them get sick enough to be hospitalized and nearly 3,000 die. Contamination can occur at any time during the production and preparation of the food. If you become ill after eating food prepared at a restaurant or after eating a product contaminated before it was packaged, you may be able to seek compensation via a personal injury lawsuit. [Read More]

If Your Neighbor Is A Combat Veteran, Could Your Fourth Of July Fireworks Land You In Court?

Posted on 4 June 2015

If you let off some firecrackers or other fireworks this 4th of July, could you get sued for aggravating someone's post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? Maybe. Here's what you should know. It's An Independence Day Irony For Some Veterans Every Independence Day, backyard revelers celebrate the 4th of July with fireworks. In a cruel irony, some of our nation's veterans - for whom the holiday holds special significance - dread the date every year. [Read More]

Defendants' Rights To A Speedy Trial: How A Delay Could Work In Your Favor

Posted on 20 May 2015

If you have been charged with a crime, you have the right to a speedy trial under the Sixth Amendment in the Constitution. Some states also have their own statutes regarding defendants' right to speedy trials. The Constitution does not set a specific amount of time to define speedy, but many state statutes and jurisdictions have specific time frames. For example, many jurisdictions allow the prosecution a time frame of 60–120 days to bring a defendant in custody to trial. [Read More]

Helpful Steps To Take When Trying To Become A US Citizen

Posted on 29 April 2015

One of the best places to live today is in the United States. If you are a foreigner and are trying to gain US citizenship, you can take these steps: Know the Requirements Before doing anything, it's a good idea to know what the requirements are for becoming a US citizen. That way, you know what to expect in advance. In order to become a US citizen, you must be admitted into the US as a lawful permanent resident. [Read More]

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When you're injured in an accident or sued by a neighbor, you might not know what to do or who to turn to in your time of need. You might even try to fight your legal problems on your own. I faced legal troubles eight months ago. My neighbor accused my child of damaging their fence. I knew that my child didn't do anything wrong, but I couldn't convince my neighbor of the truth. Finally, after going back and forth with my neighbor, I decided to find a lawyer to represent my loved one. The attorney interviewed other neighbors and uncovered the truth. One of the other neighbor's son damaged the fence instead of my child. It was a hard road to travel, but my child and I are happy with the outcome. If you need legal tips, or even information about the law, read my blog. Good luck.

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