Being the cause of a car accident can be intimidating. The stress can cause a driver to think irrationally and not consider the condition of the passengers or the car that was hit. The temptation to flee may seem appealing, however, it is the worst mistake that can be made. Fleeing the scene of a…

Those who have been charged with a criminal offense often wonder if it makes more sense to hire a criminal defense attorney or use a public defender. The most obvious difference between them is that a public defender is free and a criminal defense lawyer is not. However, are there other things that set them…

Being Served Police officers, by law, are not permitted to enter your household without consent unless they have a court issued search warrant. Because the 4th amendment shields you from unnecessary and unreasonable seizures and searches, a search warrant gives police officers the legal right to gather evidence after entering your home that may be…

If a person has suffered a personal injury due to the negligence of another party, they may be awarded compensation as the result of a personal injury settlement. Depending on the situation, a personal injury award could be a large sum of money. Often, payment is either dispersed in one large payout or in a…

Filing a Personal Injury Claim for Assault and Battery The term assault and battery, when it comes to personal injury claims, differs from that of criminal law. Assault and battery is broken up into two separate things etities. It’s important to note that in cases involving criminal law; the act of assault and battery is…

Most attorneys are paid by the hour with an upfront retainer, but the majority of personal injury lawyers use a different form of compensation. Unlike a defense attorney, for example, there are usually no upfront costs to seeking representation from a Personal Injury Lawyer. How a Contingency Fee Agreement Works Personal injury lawyers are not…