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January 2010

Motor Vehicles and the Law Auto Accident Lawyer
January 18, 2010

Motor Vehicles and the Law

In the U.S. in any given year there will be: more than 6,000,000 motor vehicle accidents; more than 3,000,000 people will be injured in these motor vehicle accidents, and; more than 40,000 people will die as a result of injuries suffered from these motor vehicle accidents. Anyone injured in a motor vehicle accident may experience: pain and suffering from the…
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Understanding Diagnostic Mistakes in Personal Injury Claims Personal Injury
January 18, 2010

Understanding Diagnostic Mistakes in Personal Injury Claims

In the current scenario of rising medical care costs and a demanding medical insurance payout system, being aware about your rights to suitable treatment becomes extremely vital. We have all come across terms like ‘medical negligence’ or ‘fatal medical errors’ that are often highlighted in the daily media coverage. However, not many of us realize what constitutes a medical mistake…
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Determining Fault In Accidents With Potentially Impaired Drivers
Determining Fault In Accidents With Potentially Impaired Drivers Personal Injury
January 17, 2010

Determining Fault In Accidents With Potentially Impaired Drivers

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has general recommendations for a driver’s ability to be on the road. So, the traffic police follow strict rules for determining fault in accidents. Thus, you must understand, “What is an impaired driving? Also, what is the criteria for determining fault in car accidents?”  Determining legal fault with impairment is a complex process.…
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Product Liability Cases Product Liability Lawyer
January 17, 2010

Product Liability Cases

Too often in today’s world we find ourselves returning something to the store that we just bought because the product has either been recalled or was defective. Most of the time, it is a simple process and there was no harm, no foul and other times something else occurs. Death and injury have transpired through defective products and the issue…
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Understanding ‘negligence’ in Personal Injury Lawsuits Personal Injury
January 17, 2010

Understanding ‘negligence’ in Personal Injury Lawsuits

A plethora of personal injury cases are filed every year wherein injury due to negligence forms the core of the entire lawsuit. Despite this, many people don’t seem to realize that they too are personal injury victims and should file a lawsuit, simply because they are unaware of what constitutes a ‘negligent action’. In an overall assessment, it would be…
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The Fatal 11th Hour: Truckers Drifting Off to Sleep After Driving for 10 Full Hours Trucking Accident Lawyer
January 16, 2010

The Fatal 11th Hour: Truckers Drifting Off to Sleep After Driving for 10 Full Hours

Anyone who has driven long distances in an automobile knows the risks of falling asleep at the wheel. It is relatively easy to do, since the brain will operate in denial when put in the seemingly stressful situation of having to focus and keep a moving vehicle on the road – especially when the overwhelming urge is to go to…
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Law Office Management Law Office Management Category
January 15, 2010

Law Office Management

The management of a Law Office is essential for both daily efficiency and long term achievements. Implementation of organizational policies must be employed by the entire staff, from paralegals to senior partners, no one is exempt. A key aspect of successful communication is acquiring the ability to prioritize and execute incoming calls. We treat both these actions as personal goals…
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Deadly MetroLink Train Accident Victims Retain Ledger & Associates Blog | Wrongful Death Lawyer
January 15, 2010

Deadly MetroLink Train Accident Victims Retain Ledger & Associates

The world became acutely aware of the dangers of text messaging and driving when a Metrolink commuter train crashed into a Union Pacific freight train on Friday, September 12, 2008. That collision resulted in 25 deaths in Chatsworth, California. The apparent cause of the accident was that the Metrolink train ran through a red signal. However, investigators discovered the real…
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