It’s interesting that a law with such an archaic name could have such relevance in today’s society. A “dram shop†was an 18th Century British pub that sold gin by the dram (or spoonful). Today, Dram Shop Laws refer to guidelines for holding bars and other liquor-serving establishments responsible for serving people who drive drunk …
It truly is an incredibly difficult concept to fathom. As hard as it is to contemplate getting a cancer diagnosis in the first place, learning you could have avoided some of the pain and suffering you are now facing if only your doctor made a timely diagnosis. There’s no question about it; timely and accurate …
We’ve all watched those TV court shows where the cases, while allegedly real, seem so preposterous that the only thing more unlikely is the outlandish things the plaintiffs and defendants say in open court. However, lawsuit as sport was taken to new heights in a recent episode of a court-based television show in Britain called …
Following any type of motor vehicle accident, it’s natural to want justice and compensation for your injuries. Unfortunately, in many cases involving motorcycles and cars, the aftermath of a collision sounds more like “he said, she said†than anything else. You can change that by making sure you collect the evidence your personal injury lawyer …
If you or someone you love is facing a wrongful death charge or pursuing a wrongful death lawsuit, you need to know this is a civil matter opposed to a criminal matter. The end result will be a financial settlement, not a criminal conviction that would lead to jail time or a criminal record. It …
Accidents happen all day long. No matter where you go and what you do, you are at risk for being caught on the wrong end of someone else’s negligence. For example, you were driving to work and someone else was texting and driving. Or, you stop by the market on the way home and you …
It seems as though each passing day brings news of another unfortunate, incredibly sad story about an athlete who is suffering in the aftermath of a severe concussion. All too often, the athlete loses his or her life after falling or getting hit hard on the head with a ball or other piece of equipment. …
Simply put, you might think the answer would be “really common.†But, that’s not necessarily so. In fact, of the average 5,000 give-or-take fires reported at service or gas stations each year, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the vast majority of fires occur in vehicles – having nothing whatsoever to do with …
Before a teen gets a driver’s license, many can’t wait to get a cell phone. When you combine the two, the results are often deadly. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NHTSA, the issue of teen distracted driving is far more than a concern; it’s an epidemic. In 2011 alone, 387,000 people were …
