Category: Blog Post

It's a frightening moment: you're driving home from dinner and drinks when suddenly you see flashing lights and hear a siren behind you. Even under the best of circumstances, an encounter with law enforcement can be nerve-wracking. What should you do when you're pulled over after having a few drinks? Here are...

The Value of Mini-Opening Statements in Trial Mini-opening statements are a relatively new phenomenon that is catching on in most states. A mini-opening statement is simply a 3 to 5 minute opening statement that takes place before the jury is questioned on the case. Each counsel presents an...

Understanding the Tax Implications of Personal Injury Settlements: Allocating Damages Wisely If you are in the process of settling a personal injury claim, the allocation of damages is critically important because an incorrect allocation can result in taxable income. Generally, a recovery from settlement or judgment is excluded from...

Unfortunately, traffic violations are incredibly common and even the best, most-careful drivers can make mistakes from time to time. Statistics compiled by Time magazine show that the average number of yearly traffic citations is down in many states around the country. Still, this could be because fewer people are being caught and...

Nobody ever plans on getting into a car accident, but when it happens it is good to know what to do. Often times, individuals that get in car accidents find themselves in a frantic or panicked mental state because of the adrenaline rush that naturally occurs as a self defense mechanism. For...

With an estimated 300 million cars and trucks on the road, vehicle accidents are inevitable in today's busy, commuting-centric world. For minor fender benders, parking lot accidents or other low speed collisions that don't involve bodily injury, direct interaction and negotiation with insurance company is usually all it takes to resolve any...

Protecting Personal Injury Settlements in Divorce As a law firm who practices both personal injury cases and divorces, we know that people going through a divorce are concerned about their assets and how the assets will be divided in a divorce. A common question for those who have...

Driving under revocation or suspension is when you are caught driving while your license has been suspended or revoked. Your license may be suspended for a variety of reasons, both criminal and civil, but it is usually related to a violation committed with your vehicle. This may be a DUI, or an...

Key Responsibilities of an Executor: Guide to Overseeing an Estate's Affairs An executor is the person designated in the last will and testament to oversee the affairs of a person's estate after that individual has died. Legally speaking, an executor is legally responsible for marshalling or collecting the...

Understanding Liability in Commercial Truck Accidents Few accidents on the road can be as absolutely destructive as an accident with a commercial truck. These large eighteen wheelers can smash a smaller car to pieces while barely sustaining any damage themselves. In the aftermath of the accident, victims can...

Understanding the Importance of Communication After a Car Accident The immediate aftermath of a car accident can be shocking and scary, especially if you know the accident was not your fault. Right after the accident, it can be nerve racking to get out of the car and speak...

Navigating Workers' Compensation: Understanding Claims and Denied Cases Employees who sustain injuries while at work are eligible for compensation through the workers' compensation insurance program. Upon injury, the employee should file a claim after which the insurer commences an investigation to verify the viability of the case. The...