When you hear the term ‘slip and fall’ injury, you might think about someone falling on a recently mopped floor in a grocery store or other public establishment. However, what happens when you slip and fall in your own home because your landlord can be described by another term known as a ‘slumlord’? Here are some tips to help you get the compensation you deserve for being injured in an unmaintained rental home. Read More»
If you have recently been pulled over, arrested, and charged with driving while under the influence (DWI), you are probably incredibly nervous about your upcoming court date. Although you might not want to think about it, it’s important to realize that more and more jurisdictions are cracking down on DWI offenders, and you could be facing probation, loss of your driver’s license, stiff penalties and fines, and even jail time. Read More»
It’s commonly believed that being victim of a car accident is “better” than being responsible for it. While this is true to a certain extent, victims aren’t necessarily protected against all negative consequences. Consider, for example, a scenario in which another driver hits your car and it’s determined that you weren’t at fault. Normally, the payment of all related repairs by the other party should be the end of the story, but this isn’t always the case, especially if you decide to trade in your car. Read More»
If you’ve been injured in a slip-and-fall, it’s important to understand the legal process behind settlement and compensation. Here are the three most common slip-and-fall accident myths. Myth #1: Slips-and-Falls Are Always Covered by Home Insurance When it comes to homeowner’s insurance, the only slip-and-fall accidents they’ll pay for are ones that were caused by the negligence of the homeowner. While this can sometimes be difficult to prove, it is possible to prove negligence if there is proper documentation and witnesses. Read More»
If you have a recently deceased parent who owned their own home and property, someone will need to be available to decide what to do with these assets. After someone dies, there is usually someone who will inherit their belongings. Finding out who the property will now belong to and how to distribute assets is something that will need to be handled by the executor of the estate. Here are some tips you can use if you find out you are the executor or the property your parent had owned. Read More»