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The Most Prestigious Awards a Lawyer Can Earn
Lawyers love to pat themselves on the back, congratulate each other for a job well done, and hand out as many awards to each other as possible. The reason for this is pretty obvious: as attorneys, our reputation is a major part of the business. The better reputation an attorney has, the more clients he or she will have. The attorney will also get to......
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What questions are commonly asked during personal injury depositions?
A deposition is a procedure that happens before a trial where one party asks questions to the other party in order to obtain information. Although depositions are not typically carried out inside the courtroom, the courts still play a role. Participants in a deposition may need to take an oath that they will state the truth before a judge, and if the deposition is compulsory,......
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How to Spot A Fake Lawyer
You think it could never happen to you. You’d never hand over your hard-earned money to someone who doesn’t even have a law degree, would you?? Wrong! In Pennsylvania, fake lawyer Kimberly Kitchen was convicted of using forged documents to pose as an estate lawyer for a decade even though she didn’t have a law license. Kitchen was hired by a law firm after forging a......
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Statistics on School Zone Accidents
According to statistics, as many as 100 schoolchildren are injured every year in accidents that occur inside school zones.  Clearly, these are some of the most dangerous areas for children, and many of these accidents are entirely preventable if motorists focus on looking out for children. Many accidents involving children inside school zones every year involve children who are getting into or out of the......
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Can a Totally Inexperienced Person Become a Federal Judge?
Believe it or not, the U.S. Constitution sets forth no specific requirements about who can become a federal judge. Federal judges include Supreme Court justices, court of appeals judges, and district court judges. These are all nominated by the President and confirmed by the United States Senate. They are all appointed for a life term. A federal judge is not even required to possess a......
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Proving Fault in a California Car Accident: What You Need to Know
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In life, some things may come easier than others. For example, if you spilled a gallon of paint on the carpet, it’s a safe assumption most would figure out who to blame. Now imagine that same scenario, but instead of paint it’s a car accident and instead of a carpet it’s the California highway. Now, who is to blame? It may not seem as easy...
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What Percentage Do Lawyers Take for Personal Injury
Most personal injury lawyers work on a contingency fee basis.  That means that they recover their fees after they have managed to recover a settlement or verdict in favor of their client.  Usually, the contingency fee amounts to a certain percentage of the money that has been recovered. Contingency fee plans are very beneficial for persons who have suffered an injury, because you will have......
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Common Types Of Car Accidents in California
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Car accidents can be caused by a variety of factors, including vehicular and road surface flaws, driver error, negligence, and/or recklessness. Most Common Types Of Car Accidents in CAlifornia and the US Despite the fact that each collision is unique, there are patterns in how they occur. Being conscious of the most common causes around our area could prevent an accident. 1. Rear-End Collisions The...
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What Types Of Surfaces Can Result In A Slip And Fall?
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A fall is an accident that can be fatal, cause major injuries, and necessitate hospitalization. The National Safety Council (NSC) estimates that every day in the United States, there are about 25,000 slip, trip, and fall accidents. According to the NSC, these accidents are the leading cause of preventable fatalities in adults 65 and older. Accidents involving slipping and falling can occur in various settings,...
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Common Causes Of Car Accidents
Dealing with the fallout from a car accident can add to the stress of being involved in an accident. You can be dealing with more than you anticipated after a car accident, from injuries to property damage and medical costs to lost pay. Fortunately, many car accidents are preventable. Some factors contribute to auto accidents more frequently than others. We’ve covered the main reasons for......
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