Speeding tickets are not the worse tickets you can get. However, that doesn't mean that they are consequence-free. You will have to pay a fine and you may get points on your driver's license, which will increase the seriousness of any other driving infractions you pick up in the future. More importantly, the information will be reported to your insurance company, which can increase your insurance premium for years to come.
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Incidents involving being bitten by a dog can be incredibly scary and leave you with some pretty severe injuries. While a dog owner should be held liable for the actions of their dog, most do seek out an attorney to defend themselves if a personal injury claim is filed against them. There are a lot of ways that dog owners will try and make the injured party look like they were at fault for the injuries that occurred.
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Putting together a workers' compensation case typically calls for more than just sending in a bit of paperwork to the insurance company your employer uses. Workers' compensation law has a lot of pitfalls, and in one survey, around 47% of folks who eventually receive settlements or awards had their initial claims denied. There are, however, a few tips you should consider to try to improve those odds.
Report the Injury Right Away
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People who have been stopped under the suspicion of driving with intoxicated can often harm their case by making statements to the police officer. Even though it can be difficult, your best bet is always to decline the officer's questions — even if he or she attempts to coerce you into speaking. If you've been arrested for a DUI, it's possible that you made several statements at the scene that can make it difficult for your attorney to get the charges dropped.
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Civil litigation is a broad area of the law that covers conflicts between either people or institutions like businesses. Most people will either have a civil litigation situation themselves or they will know someone who does at some point in their lifetime. To better understanding exactly what civil litigation is, here is a look at a few common examples of civil litigation cases.
You have to sue your landlord to obtain your security deposit when you move.
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