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There are many facets to the legal system, but most cases can be divided into two broad categories: civil litigation and criminal prosecution. But…
Personal injury can be a traumatic experience that leaves you feeling helpless and unsure of what to do next. It’s important to know your rights as…
When you’re dealing with injuries and financial complications caused by another’s negligence, winning your claim can make a substantial…
While car accidents are not uncommon, they are almost always stressful. Every accident is different, which means every legal situation is a little…
Millions of people drive every day, whether they’re going to work, visiting friends, or just shopping. Despite how common driving is for commuting…
If you’ve been injured in an accident, it’s important to know what to expect on your path to recovery. After your medical needs are taken care of,…
It’s common for car accident victims to find themselves unable to work while they recover from their injuries, especially if they’re involved in…
If you have suffered the loss of a loved one due to circumstances within someone else’s control, you may be able to file a wrongful death…
After a car accident, you typically expect your insurance company to keep the promise your policy lays out. Unfortunately, they may fail to keep that…
Non-economic damages such as pain and suffering combined with economic damages make up a personal injury claim. Calculating the non-economic damages…
If you’ve been injured by another party, you may have grounds for a lawsuit to receive proper compensation. Whether you have steep medical bills to…
Even though box trucks are not as huge as 18-wheelers or the oil rig trucks plying Texas roads, they can still be catastrophic when involved in a…
Wage & Hour News
Biden Administration Proposes Raising Minimum Wage for Federal Employees and Contractors January 27, 2021
As part of a “third wave” of executive orders, on January 22, 2021, President Biden issued an executive order instructing the Director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management to “provide a report to the President with recommendations to promote a $15/hour minimum wage for Federal employees.” The Biden Administration announced via a Fact Sheet […]
Employment Law Changes To Expect Under the Biden Administration January 27, 2021
Most newly-elected presidents have a different take on employment and workplace laws than their predecessors and that is certainly the case with President Biden. While it is impossible to predict what he might be able, or willing, to accomplish during his term, President Biden has given some indication… By: Fairfield and Woods P.C.
Car Accident News
NTSB Challenges and Expectations for 2021 January 22, 2021
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigates, reports on and determines the probable causes of transportation accidents in all modes of transportation, from planes, trains and automobiles, to pipelines, ships and other accidents of a catastrophic or recurring nature, such as commercial space transportation accidents and accidents involving hazardous materials. When the NTSB identifies safety […]
8 Social Media Tips for Car Accident Claimants January 19, 2021
Social media can be lighthearted, funny, informative (e.g., who has the best New York Style Pizza in West Palm Beach?), and just plain fun. It can also be a catalyst for many positive changes; e.g., badly needed fundraisers. Nonetheless, because of the permanent nature of social media, what appears never truly disappears and has been […]
Personal Injury & Products Liability News
Personal Injury Compensation: What Types of Damages Can I Recover and What Is My Case Worth? January 26, 2021
When pursuing personal injury claims in California, there are two main categories of potential compensation: economic damages and non-economic damages. The differences are relatively simple: For economic damages think of “out of pocket losses.” These “out of pocket” losses generally consist of……By: The Injury Legal Team
Societal shocks tend to reverberate in the courtroom. The COVID-19 pandemic is no exception. For over 20 years, DecisionQuest has been conducting nationwide juror research through social crises like the Enron scandal, 9/11, the Great Recession, the #MeToo movement and more recently, the global COVID-19 pandemic, tracking changing juror attitudes and serving as a social […]
