Unfair dismissal claims (also called wrongful dismissal cases or wrongful termination lawsuits) are an important recourse for U.S. employees who feel they’ve been wrongly fired from a job. But if you’re considering filing one, you should know that, despite their name, unfair dismissal claims are based not truly on fairness, but on illegality. How can…
In the state of Missouri, dog bites are some of the most unusual personal injury cases the courts deal with. That’s because Missouri law differs from many other states which protect dog owners with “One Bite” laws. In the Show-Me state, local laws favor the victim of dog bites in nearly all cases. Although pet…
There are a lot of stereotypes about personal injury attorneys floating around, and the vast majority of them are undeserved. Whether you’re talking about auto accident injury attorneys or medical malpractice lawyers, most of them are dedicated professionals who simply want to get you the best possible compensation they can. As in all professions, however,…
Most people do not want to be in a situation where they need worker’s compensation. This likely means that they have been injured in some way, which is definitely not an ideal situation. However, the truth is that it is good that worker’s compensation exists. It makes it so that people do not need to…
DWI charges are very serious matters, and it’s important to realize that the consequences of driving while intoxicated may be much greater than you can even predict. But with that being said, it’s also important to realize that a DWI arrest doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re guilty. Just like any other crime you could be…
Walking is something that Americans probably aren’t doing enough of, but it isn’t actually always the safest practice. There is one instance of pedestrian injuries due to a car accident every seven minutes in the United States. If you enjoy walking or would like to do more of it, here are three tips for staying…
Each year in the United States, there are more than 4,000 deaths as the result of truck accidents. Around 11 accidents that happen on U.S. roads daily involve semi trucks. However, in addition to semi truck accidents, there are also several dump truck accidents involving construction vehicles. Dump truck accidents can be just as deadly…
Most people will question the rationale for hiring an accident lawyer. Many do not understand why you should consult one in the first place, while a majority don’t know where to find one even if they need their services. The truth is, accident litigators are a game changer. Instituting a successful accident case law can…
When life gives you lemons, it’s time to get a lawyer. Lawyers are often compared to car mechanics or doctors in that you hope to never need one, however, they’re their to help you when you need them. So, whether you’re filing for bankruptcy, filing a personal injury claim, were hurt on the job, considering…
It’ nearly impossible these days for drivers to avoid getting traffic tickets; in many cases, drivers aren’t even knowingly breaking traffic laws, because the laws can differ quite a bit between states (and even between counties). When police officers patrol the streets and look for traffic violations, here are the most common types of traffic…
