Things To Watch Out For And Report If You Witness A Trucking Accident

Did you know that more than 100,000 people are injured in trucking accidents each year in the United States? Truck crashes happen 11 times per day, on average, and 4,000 people are killed each year by these terrible collisions. There are many different factors that contribute to trucking accidents, and injury cases often rely on the testimony of witnesses to help determine who is at fault. Thus, if you happen to witness a trucking accident, it's important that you keep a lookout for these potential contributing factors and let law enforcement know what you saw. [Read More]

What Should You Do if Someone Who Owes You Money Declares Bankruptcy?

If you've lent money to a family member to help save a struggling business or to a friend who is going through a difficult divorce, you were likely glad to be in a position to assist—but still count on eventual repayment. You may be dismayed to find out that the person who still owes you money recently filed for Chapter 13 bankruptcy protection. Will your debt be considered a valid part of your friend or relative's bankruptcy case, or are you out of luck unless the debtor voluntarily decides to repay you later? [Read More]

What You Need To Know About Vehicle Recalls

In order to keep people safe while on the road, car manufacturers must let people know if their vehicles have a problem that could lead to a car accident or other safety hazard. This is generally done through the process of putting out a "recall." What this means is that if a car part is found to be defective in certain vehicles after the vehicles are sold, the owners are told to bring in their cars to a dealership or a certain garage for a free repair or part replacement. [Read More]

What To Expect From Your Lawyer After You've Been Arrested For Assault & Battery

According to TheFreeDictionary.com, assault & battery is when a person hits another person with their hand or any other object. When it comes specifically to criminal law, an assault & battery charge includes the verbal threat of attack on another individual, followed by a physical attack with the intent to cause harm to another person. If you have been charged with assault & battery, the first thing you should do is hire a qualified attorney. [Read More]