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Common Motorcycle Accident Causes

Riding on an empty road on a cool motorcycle is something you may have anticipated happily for years, and when you get a new bike you may be eager to find roads to coast on. You might not be thinking of the thousands of accidents involving motorbikes that happen each year. However, being aware of them and how they happen could prevent your own accidents, injuries, and lawsuits. Why do these collisions happen?…

Should You Take That Structured Settlement?

If you’ve been offered a settlement because of a personal injury, there are many different ways of getting paid the money, but there are really just two categories. One way is a lump sum payment, and, as you might have guessed, this is a single payment of an agreed upon amount of money. The other way to be paid is with a structured payment, and this form of damages can be broken up in many different ways.…

Can You Sue An Urban Beekeeper Over A Bee Sting?

Urban beekeeping is a rising trend, partially because the honeybee has been rapidly declining in numbers in the wild. While urban beekeeping is definitely a noble pursuit, it can present hazards for neighbors if they end up getting stung – particularly if they have an allergy to bee venom.  If you’re one of those unlucky souls, can you sue over a bee sting? Here’s what you should know. The Failure To Warn Could Give You A Case…

Remedies You May Pursue If A Home Seller Violates The Purchase Contract

If you have agreed to buy a home and the seller have agreed to sell it to you, and you have the agreements in writing, then it means you have a legally-binding contract that both of you should honor. This means you are entitled to a reasonable remedy if one of you fails the other. Here are some of the remedies you may be entitled to in case the seller fails to honor the contract.…

5 Behaviors Deemed As Reckless Driving

What many people don’t realize is that there is a difference between negligent and reckless driving. While in either situation, if you cause an accident, you are held legally accountable, it’s actually more damaging if it’s found that you were participating in reckless driving rather than negligent. In fact, in some states, you can be charged with a felony if it’s found you were driving recklessly. Here are five behaviors that are deemed as reckless:…

Stop! Don't File That Suit Just Yet

When you get injured, the first thing that might pop into your head is “sue them”, but what if you learned that there are better ways to get compensated? It might not be necessary to go through the hassle, expense and time needed to take the case all the way to the courtroom, so read on to find out about about a couple of ways that will get you paid in no time.…

3 Misconceptions About Pursuing Auto Accident Lawsuits

If you have been involved in an auto accident, you may be unsure of what steps you should be taking to protect yourself from the financial ramifications that can arise due to an auto accident. There are several common pieces of misinformation that can lead individuals to make poor or misinformed choices throughout the process. Myth: Auto Accident Lawsuits Are Only Worth Pursuing If You Experience Major Injuries A particularly common piece of misinformation that people may assume about auto accidents is that these events are only worth pursuing a lawsuit when the accident resulted in serious medical injuries.…

Getting Ready For Trial: Understanding Personal Injury Pretrial Activities

When you are the victim of a careless driver, pursuing a lawsuit against the at-fault driver is sometimes the only way to get the money damages that you deserve. This process can take longer than you might expect, but it may help to understand a bit about the process beforehand. It may also help to understand that every single step of the way brings you one step closer to a potential settlement offer, which could come at any time before the trial begins and even during the trial.…

3 Reasons To Keep A Diary After A Car Accident

If you have been recently involved in a car accident, you might find that keeping a diary with a log about your injuries and how you are dealing with them is handy. These are a few reasons why this can be a good idea. 1. It Can Help You Heal Of course, keeping a diary probably isn’t going to help you heal from your physical injuries. However, you might find that it can help you heal in other ways.…