A quiet drive through town can turn into a nightmare in a split second. When a driver ignores the law and gets behind the wheel under the influence of narcotics or prescription medications, the impact is devastating. Physical injuries like broken bones or severe lacerations are immediately visible. Emergency medical crews treat them on the…
Sharing the roadways with large commercial trucks is just part of driving. America still relies very heavily on long-haul, freight, and delivery trucks to drive commerce throughout the nation. However, many regular drivers underestimate the needs and range of these large trucks. This ends up leading to smaller cars and SUVs crowding semi-trucks on the…
Key Takeaways Medical expenses can demonstrate both the cost and seriousness of an accident-related injury. Lost wages should be supported by employment and income records whenever possible. Future care and reduced earning ability may matter when medical evidence supports them. Fault, policy limits, and state-specific rules can reduce or restrict a recovery. A quick settlement…
Studies show that most Americans will have to hire an attorney at least once in their lifetimes. Whether it’s a probate attorney to handle a last will & testament, a divorce attorney, or a criminal defense attorney, odds are you will find yourself having to work with one. In this blog I would like to…
Key Takeaways A DUI hearing may involve release conditions, arraignment, motions, plea discussions, or trial preparation. You should arrive early, dress appropriately, and bring all court notices and relevant documents. A judge may ask whether you understand the charge, your rights, and future court dates. Do not discuss the facts of the arrest in the…
Purchasing your first home is one of the most significant financial commitments you will ever make. For most buyers, it is also the most significant legal transaction of their life to date — bigger than any contract they have signed, bigger than any commitment they have made. Yet many first-home buyers walk into the process…
The Julia Hubbard lawsuit is a federal civil case brought by Julia Hubbard and Kayla Goedinghaus against Trammell S. Crow Jr. and numerous other defendants. The women allege that they were victims of a long-running trafficking and forced-labor venture involving Richard “Rick” Hubbard and people or businesses they say participated in, enabled, or benefited from…
Ask any experienced California trial lawyer what a commercial truck case really turns on, and the answer is almost never the crash itself. It turns on the evidence gathered in the days that follow, most of it electronic, most of it under the carrier’s control, and much of it on a countdown clock. This article…
The Michael Oher lawsuit changed how many people view the uplifting story told in The Blind Side. Oher is a former NFL offensive tackle who played eight professional seasons and won Super Bowl XLVII with the Baltimore Ravens. His early life, high school football career, and relationship with Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy inspired Michael…
The Denver restaurant service charge lawsuit began as a dispute over how a mandatory 20% fee was described, collected, and used at restaurants operated by Culinary Creative Group, commonly called CCG. Former Kumoya server Marianna White argued that customers could reasonably believe the charge mainly supported the employees serving them, while part of the money…
