Legal Guide (Page 243)
Determining Who Is at Fault in a Car Accident
In some states, like Florida, Michigan, and New York, just to name a few, it doesn’t matter who is to blame for an accident since they follow a no-fault policy by which each driver’s insurance will cover his or her damages in the case of an auto accident (there are twelve states that observe such laws). But in the majority of states it is important to figure out who is at fault since it will... ❯❯❯
How to Find the Best Car Accident Attorney
You’ve no doubt seen those commercials on TV advertising for attorneys who are going to get you a ton of money in a legal settlement for the injuries you suffered in an automobile accident. Just because these lawyers are mugging for the camera like modern-day ambulance chasers doesn’t necessarily mean that they’re bad attorneys, but you may be looking for a higher caliber of professional when you... ❯❯❯
How to Create a Living Trust
It is never too early to start planning for the future, for uncertainty pervades our lives and we can never say for sure what lies around the next corner. In the unfortunate event that something should happen to you, you will want to know that your estate and your family will both be protected. One of the best ways to ensure this kind of security is to create a living trust. Creating a living... ❯❯❯
5 Tips for Settling a Lawsuit Outside of Court
There will come times in life when legal problems escalate to the point at which outside assistance becomes necessary. In these cases, many victims end up taking their claims to court. Courtroom proceedings, however, can be expensive and stressful. Many plaintiffs would rather avoid going to court altogether. If you require compensation, but want to keep your case from going before a judge,... ❯❯❯
The Legal Consequences of Driving a Car Without Insurance
So, here’s an unsettling thought. Did you know that there are approximately 1.2 million motorists on the road that are currently uninsured? What’s even more disturbing is that about 10 percent of the individuals who have been in a car accident before found themselves involved in one with someone who didn’t have an active car insurance policy. Although there are some people who feel like paying... ❯❯❯
5 Tips for Selling Legal Settlements
If you've received a legal settlement, you're probably left wondering what to do with it. Perhaps it's structured to pay off small amounts over time, and you'd like to see if there's some way to use this settlement to make a larger impact in your life right now? The answer is a resounding 'yes'. There are many firms and private employees that make it their business to purchase legal settlements.... ❯❯❯
A Guide To Personal Injury In the Office
If you work in an office environment then there’s quite a high chance that you won’t be entirely clued up on what to do if you were to encounter a serious accident in your workplace - after all, we don’t think accidents will happen while we’re sitting at our desks! But whilst the chances of one occurring in front of your computer are very slim, accidents in the office environment happen more... ❯❯❯
Supreme Court Will Decide Whether Companies Can Patent Human Genes
In an upcoming case, the Supreme Court must set a precedent to determine whether human genes can be patented. The decision will have far-reaching consequences for medicine and medical research based in human genetics. The case concerns Myriad Genetics Inc which is attempting to patent two genes linked to breast cancer and ovarian cancer.
Myriad Genetics Inc Defends Validity of Gene Patents and... ❯❯❯
The Starbucks Trademark Dilemma
Let's say you open up a business in the early 1970s, and you build it up from the ground up. You start off with only one store, and you face heavy competition as the city is known for your particular product. However, you endure and thrive because of clever marketing and a good product. You become so big that you sell your business, and the business explodes. From one shop in 1971, the business... ❯❯❯
Drink Driving: Know The Law
Under Section 4 of the 1988 Road Traffic Act, and Section 1 of the 1991 Road Traffic Act, it is illegal to operate and be in charge of a motor vehicle on a road or in a public place whilst under the influence of drink or drugs. If you are pulled over by the police on suspicion of drink-driving, you will be asked to give a breath sample to measure the amount of alcohol in your system. If a... ❯❯❯
