Information to help you be informed for many legal categories.
Attorney-client privilege is one of the oldest rights in American law. It dates back to the sixteenth century. It is meant to create a “zone of privacy” that encourages candor on the part of the client and lawful action on the part of an attorney. Each party in this relationship has an incentive to act in the best interests of the other. Why is
Traffic tickets don’t always require representation from a lawyer, but it is a good idea to get solid advice from a lawyer, even if all you plan to do is contest it. There are two types of traffic violation cases: Traffic infractions: speeding, running a red light, etc. Traffic misdemeanors: DWI, DUI, reckless driving, and driving on a suspended, revoked, or expired license. Are
Many contracts have arbitration clauses in them. It is important to understand what these clauses are and what they mean for you if you need to seek legal action related to the contract. What is an arbitration clause? It is a clause in a contract that requires the parties to the contract to resolve disputes through arbitration. These clauses are quite common in contracts
Many of you will remember these stunning words, spoken by drunk driver Matthew Cordle, in his YouTube confession gone viral: “I’m begging you do not drink and drive… It’s too late [for me], but you can still be saved; your victims can still be saved.” Despite receiving more than 200,000 views online, messages like Cordle’s have done little to stop the onslaught of alcohol-related
The grounds on which you can sue someone for causing a car accident while texting aren’t definite. Like any other personal injury case; it depends on the circumstances. That said, there are some facts that you should know about this issue, especially if you have a text-based lawsuit in the works. Is there a ban on texting while driving? We’ve all seen the commercials
Things are happening fast as the Porsche company prepares to defend itself in court against claims that design flaws in the production of the vehicle Paul Walker was driving are responsible for that tragic accident. The tragic accident last November was caused when the Porsche Roger Rodas was driving spun out of control and crashed, killing both Rodas and Walker. Why is Porsche being
K2 is a synthetic form of cannabis. Also known as “Spice”, K2 is a mixture of leafy materials that have been sprayed with a lab-synthesized liquid chemical made to mimic the effects of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). THC is the psychoactive ingredient in naturally grown marijuana. Users of K2 usually smoke it in the same ways they do natural marijuana. It can also be baked into
While the pain from a serious motorcycle or vehicle accident injury may never cease, your ability to receive compensation can quickly become nonexistent. In the state of Texas, there are several different laws affecting your ability to pursue a personal injury claim. The following information provides a review of some of the important personal injury claim laws. Statute of Limitations: Personal Injury Every state
Proving causation or fault in a personal injury case, such as a car accident, is not as simple as it sounds. In Part 1 of our article series on car wrecks and personal injury law, we covered a lot of ground related to causation, but not everything. From the victim’s perspective, causation looks like the easiest part of the case. In reality, it can
If you have been charged with a crime, such as a DWI/DUI, you may wish to expunge your offense from your record. “Expunging” criminal charges refers to removing them from your record. Expunged criminal charges do not show up on your public police record. What Criminal Charges Are On My Record? Normally, all criminal charges brought against you appear on your police record. This
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