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Most people who have spent time researching the possibilities for a pleasure cruise getaway originating at and ultimately returning to a US port probably have noticed the distinct scarcity of US-port-only cruises. Almost always, the cruise liner leaves the US for a foreign port and never sails direc...

IVC filters are designed to keep blood clots away from vital organs, but some patients are alleging that poor designs have caused filters to break apart. When IVC filters fail, the complications can be life-threatening. Numerous patients filed lawsuits in 2016 against manufacturers of IVC filters, a...

Vandalism is a much more serious crime than what many think at the moment. In most communities and countries this is seen as wilful or malicious destruction of public or private property without property owner consent. By some people vandalism is considered as being just a prank. That is definitely ...

Handling minor personal injury claims or car accident implications is not that difficult to do. You will not have to hire attorneys to get representation. That is because whenever faced with relatively minor injuries, it is economical to simply negotiate the settlement yourself, without having to pa...

Life is not always predictable, and at some point you may find yourself in an unexpected legal situation with no idea how to proceed. If you are charged with a criminal offense, then you will need to hire a lawyer as soon as possible to protect your interests. Here are the top six qualities to look ...

Even though there are many financial benefits of leading a single life, divorce can often be a hard decision. Irrespective of the reason behind your end of relationship, the legal procedure of obtaining a divorce can always be time-consuming, confusing and expensive. Sadly enough, there are too many...

If you've been arrested, the first thing you need to do is to remain silent except to ask for your attorney. When you're arrested for a serious crime, in all likelihood you're going to jail for at least a night. But you don't have to spend in jail the whole time in jail until you're found innocent o...

Probate is when a person, often a family member, is assigned by the court to gather and distribute a deceased person's assets. The process may include the distribution of assets to: InheritorsCreditors Probate law isn't cut and dry, but if your state follows the Uniform Probate Code (UPC), the proce...

Hernia mesh devices are designed to provide support to damaged or weakened tissue. Made from synthetic material or animal tissue, non-absorbable surgical meshes are permanent implants and are used to reinforce a repaired hernia. But the FDA has stated that hernia mesh surgery can lead to complicatio...

If you are suddenly at the receiving end of the police seizing items from your home without a warrant, you may be wondering whether they are legally allowed to do so. In fact there are occasions when this is a legitimate action for police to take. If you are having problems with this sort of situati...

If you have ever followed the happenings in a criminal case in California, you may have seen a judgement of acquittal granted. This judgement has to be requested by the defense attorney. Ask any legal professional, from a Los Angeles to a San Diego or Pasadena Criminal Attorney, and they will tell y...

Using self defense as a defense, when you are accused of a crime, is a legally accepted principle across the US legal system. The general principles of self defense are the same, but the details do differ slightly from state to state. If you have been accused of a crime, and believe you acted in sel...

The Californian three strikes law was first implemented in 1994, partly as a result of the outcry following the Polly Klaas murder case. Initially the law was one of the strictest pieces of criminal legislation ever implemented in the US. The original law stated that if a defendant committed a serio...

The first thing it's important to say is that assault and battery are actually two separate offences under California law. Assault is defined as an attempt to use violence or force against someone, and is dealt with under penal code 240. Battery, which most people probably think of as assault, is th...

You have been stopped for a suspected DUI offense in Los Angeles; should the officer who stops you read you your rights. It may surprise you to learn that US law is such that the answer to this question is, not necessarily. The thing about the Miranda warning, which is commonly referred to as Mirand...

You may think that your silence cannot be used against you in court; this is not entirely true. This is not to say that you should volunteer information if you are pulled over on suspicion of a DUI; doing so is not usually a good idea. But, if you remain silent, this can be considered a sign of guil...

If you are injured as the result of an assault at work, it can be costly, in terms of your health and loss of earnings. The good news is that there are actions you can take if you are assaulted. These actions can help you get the support you need with expenses that occur as a result of the assault. ...

A criminal court proceeding can be a daunting thing, whether you are charged with a crime, or whether you are being asked to testify in a case. There is a lot of pressure on a person when they take to the stand and are asked to swear an oath that they will tell the truth. Everyone has to do this, al...

Hiring an attorney is an important process, and one that many people put a lot of effort into getting right. However, even if you thought you hired a reliable attorney, there is always the chance you will encounter problems. Californian law is such that, if your attorney is guilty of malpractice, yo...

If you are injured in Virginia due to someone else's negligence, you may be considering filing a personal injury lawsuit. While it's important to work with a competent and experienced lawyer, it helps to have an understanding of the state's laws and statutes of limitations. Statutes of Limitations V...