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Dram Shop Liability: When Is Drunk Driving The Bartender’s Fault?
Everyone knows that it is irresponsible to drink and drive, but whose responsibility is it to prevent drunk driving? Various official policies and social norms aim to reduce the number of drunk drivers on the road at any given time. State laws impose criminal penalties for driving when one’s blood alcohol content (BAC) is… Read More »
Customer Sues After Trip And Fall Accident At Best Buy
Holiday shopping is equal parts exhilarating and annoying; the glittering decorations, the atmosphere of excitement, and the joy of buying gifts for others make it worthwhile, but the long lines, the difficulty of finding parking spaces, and the aggressive shoppers make you glad that the holiday season only lasts a short time and you… Read More »
A Personal Injury Lawyer’s Guide To Commercial Driver’s Licenses
If you have had your Florida driver’s license for a long time, then all the hurdles you had to jump over to get your driver’s license may be a distant memory, but there were several. First, you had to attend a six-hour class on traffic safety, and then you had to pass a written… Read More »
Can You Recover Damages In A Personal Injury Lawsuit If You Were Partially At Fault?
The courts know that no one is perfect. In a personal injury lawsuit, the court can still rule in a plaintiff’s favor and order the defendant to pay damages, even if the plaintiff is partially at fault for the accident. A Jacksonville personal injury lawyer can help you recover damages after getting injured in… Read More »
Winning A Personal Injury Lawsuit Through Evidence
Movies make it look like lawyers win court cases through playing on the judge or jury’s sense of human compassion and decency, but emotion should not play a role in judge or jury’s determination of damages awards. In a personal injury lawsuit from a car accident or a slip-and-fall injury, you must prove a… Read More »
Is It Always The Business Owner’s Responsibility When A Customer Gets Injured At A Place Of Business?
You have probably seen billboards and TV advertisements for slip-and-fall accident lawyers, but the laws regarding slip-and-fall accidents apply to a much wider range of accidents than just the ones that involve slipping and falling on a wet or slippery floor. The legal doctrine that holds the owners of commercial and residential properties responsible… Read More »
How To Stay Safe Riding Your Bicycle To Work
The average American spends more than 100 hours commuting every single year. In reality, that means that many of us spend more time on the road moving back and forth between our homes and work than we do even during a two-week vacation. More and more commuters are getting to and from work by… Read More »
Three Things The Car Insurance Companies Don’t Want You To Know
Car insurance companies are typically known for their catchy slogans and interesting mascot choices. Statistics indicate these insurance companies spend millions of dollars on advertising annually. The many commercials that flash across our television screens on a regular basis can give the impression that these companies have your back and your best interest at… Read More »
Personal Injury Claims For Back Injuries
Unfortunately, you can have any of a variety of injuries to your back after a car accident because the human body and spine are simply not designed to sustain that kind of heavy impact. Even a car accident that is considered “minor” can result in a serious back injury which is why you shouldn’t… Read More »
Avoiding Rear-End Car Accidents
Car accidents of any kind have the potential to lead to tragic results. Rear-end collisions in particular are a common type of motor vehicle crash in the United States and can have serious implications. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has published statistics indicating that of the six million car accidents that take place… Read More »
