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2 reasons to see a doctor after a slip-and-fall accident
If you trip, slip and fall at your favorite restaurant or grocery store, you could sustain a wide range of injuries from minor bruises to traumatic brain injuries. Depending on the circumstances of your fall, you may be eligible for compensation through a premises...
What distractions lead to truck accidents?
When you venture out, whether going to the grocery store or heading to another state, you can feel confident you will encounter one or more large trucks. These are commonplace on modern roads and highways. Unfortunately, just like distractions can lead to accidents...
Beware a DUI charge during Carnival season
It’s that time again! For many tourists and residents of the Mississippi Gulf Coast communities, Carnival time is the best time of year. While not as frenetic as the New Orleans Mardi Gras celebration, the Biloxi Carnival experience has a more laid-back, beachy vibe....
Should you include a contingency clause in your offer?
When you make an offer on a new home, you have the option to include a contingency clause. In fact, your standard offer is going to contain numerous clauses that are all designed to protect you. But you do have the option to take these out or put them in as you...
2 things you should never say during a DUI stop
Even if you have broken no law, a police stop can still be a frightening experience. However, if the police have reasonable grounds to believe that you could be drunk behind the wheel, they will stop you for a DUI investigation. As soon as you are stopped, your...
How cellphone distraction leads to car accidents
Driving is, in and of itself, a dangerous exercise. Unfortunately, as cell phone use continues, so are the reports of cell phone-related accidents. In fact, cell phone use is linked to one in four car accidents. If you are involved in a car accident where the other...
3 steps to take immediately after a slip-and-fall accident
Sad truth: Everyone will trip (or slip) and fall at some point during their lifetime. While most slip-and-fall accidents result in nothing more than dirt on the victim’s outfit and a little embarrassment, there are times when these accidents can lead to life-altering...
What age group drives under the influence the most?
Impaired driving is something that spans all ages and is done by men and women. All it takes is one time driving after having a little bit too much to drink to get a drunk driving charge on your criminal record. That being said, you can look at the statistics to see...
Some medical conditions can look a lot like drunkenness
Your top priority is defending yourself if the police accuse you of driving under the influence during a traffic stop. Many feel outraged when the cops pull them over and assume their medical condition is intoxication. Before you get mad and say or do something you...
Attractive nuisances can be significant hazards
Children are curious about the things around them. They’re often spontaneous in what they do. Their decision-making skills aren’t finetuned yet, so they won’t always make the best decisions. This becomes an important fact if the child suffers an injury due to...