When most people think of a personal injury attorney, they think of plaintiff personal injury attorneys or those attorneys who help those who are injured. However, some personal injury attorneys are defense attorneys. If someone slipped and fell at your home or grocery store, and they are suing you, a defense personal injury lawyer can help you to fight the case and show why you are not responsible for the injuries they sustained.
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Childbirth is exciting for many reasons, not the least of which is bringing a new life full of hope and promise into the world. That's what makes finding out that your child has serious medical problems shortly after birth so devastating for parents. They aren't just considering their own broken dreams — they're worried about their newborn's entire future.
A birth injury lawsuit may help. A successful lawsuit can provide the money that you need to properly care for an injured child and also make sure that the child is well protected far into the future.
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No matter how amicable your split is with your spouse, a family law attorney can help you get what you deserve from your marital assets. For example, splitting up the debt and assets that have accrued during the course of your marriage can get tricky. You might not know what property is yours to keep, or what you can expect from your divorce. While you might be willing to sign a divorce agreement to get it finished, a divorce attorney should always look over your potential agreement to make sure it is fair to you.
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Being questioned by the police, even under seemingly benign circumstances, can put you in a situation where you might be charged with a crime. You have the right to insist upon having a lawyer present, even if the cops are just questioning you as a witness. Follow these three tips to stay safe under police questioning.
You're Not There to Do Their job
Whether you're just a witness, the subject of an investigation, or someone in between those two categories, it's not your job to do the cops' jobs.
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Not every personal injury case takes the same length of time to reach a conclusion. Some cases may settle within a few months, while others may seem to drag on for years. If you have or are going to file a personal injury case, you may find yourself wondering how long it will take for the case to reach a conclusion. Here are a few of the factors that can affect the length of time it may take your case to settle.
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