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People who are facing criminal charges may not want to have to go through the trial process. One option to avoid a criminal trial is to work out a plea deal with the prosecution. This helps to reduce the strain on the criminal justice system because it can free up...
The hospital that provided your treatment and the mechanic working on your vehicle won't wait for months before sending you bills or turning your account over to collections. They expect you to make good on your financial responsibilities quickly. However, especially...
If you tend to drive almost everywhere that you go, you may usually think of injuries suffered in a car accident as injuries that are caused when someone else makes a mistake and hits your vehicle. It seems clear to you that, if they were negligent, that accident and...
When you’re hurt in an auto accident and have serious injuries, one of the things you’ll do is make an insurance claim. You might try to claim against your own insurance or look into making a claim against the other party’s insurance. Problematically, some insurance...
You have made payments to a car insurance company since you first purchased a vehicle. Whether you got your license and first car when you turn 16 or later in your twenties, you have probably paid thousands of dollars in premium costs to your insurance provider...
The law requires that every driver in California carry insurance, and many drivers assume that insurance will take care of them after a car crash. In a small number of cases, one of the people affected by a car crash may bring a lawsuit against the driver who caused...
The police in California are constantly on the lookout for drunk drivers because of their association with serious car crashes. If an officer spots someone that they think is under the influence of alcohol, they will pull that driver over and then ask them certain...
Did you know that brain injuries can cause major changes in a person’s behaviors? Your personality is tied into many areas of your brain, but damaging certain areas can increase the likelihood of major changes of personality. For example, did you know that the...
Dogs are a big responsibility for their human owners. They require food, shelter, veterinary care and housing. They need enough play, training and exercise to stay healthy and happy. Any dog can also create risk or liability for its owner. A dog could damage someone's...
You’re pulled over by the police for a routine traffic violation – or so you thought. Things take a disturbing turn, however, when the police start asking probing questions. They want to know where you’ve been, where you’re going, what you might have in the car and...