In the aftermath of an accident, documenting the scene through photographs can prove to be an important element in building a strong case for personal injury claims. These visual records serve as invaluable pieces of evidence. They provide a detailed and unambiguous...
Driving under the influence is a serious offense that entails operating a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol or drugs. However, you should understand that you can indeed get a DUI without physically driving your car. This may seem surprising, but various...
The law refers to the recoverable losses incurred from a personal injury case as compensatory damages, which further divide into economic and non-economic damages. Every car accident is different, but there are common damages among most. Economic damages Economic...
When a North Carolina law enforcement officer pulls your car over, he or she may request to take a look through it. Whether you have to allow him or her to do so depends on several variables, and knowing when you have the right to refuse the request may go a long way...
Slips and falls happen, but sometimes at no fault of your own. According to the World Health Organization, around 37.3 million falls happen globally each year that require medical attention. If you find yourself part of that number and sustained injuries on someone...
As with anyone else, young adults who are around college age are capable of lapses in judgment that bring about consequences beyond what they might foresee in the moment. You likely feel a parental obligation to help your child through the difficult times that come...
Driving under the influence convictions can have lasting effects, including increased insurance rates and denied job applications. If you are facing DUI charges, fighting those charges may be your best chance. There are many misconceptions out there that a DUI charge...
Traumatic brain injuries are common following a motor vehicle accident. If you have a loved one who suffered a brain injury, physicians will use the Glasgow coma scale to measure the person's level of consciousness. The GCS is a reliable way for staff to determine the...
DUI stops are implemented all across the country with an intended good purpose behind it. However, it toes a line for many people, and they may want to avoid these stops entirely. Is it legally possible to avoid these stops, though? If so, how can a person do it?...
When police arrest you or take you in for interrogation, they should read you your Miranda rights. Most people know about these rights due to police shows or movies. However, very few people know what these rights actually cover and protect. What can your Miranda...
