Reckless driving is at the top of the list when it comes to what causes most traffic accidents. Recently, vehicles along Interstate 95 South witnessed a three-vehicle crash that left one dead and more injured. A man from Peabody was killed during the crash while at least four others, including a ch...
Most employees tend to avoid lawyers even when they have been injured on the job and are worried stiff about their future. True, the legal process is not always easy to conceive. However, the workman's compensation lawyers Macon are a helpful lot and will charge you no fees until you receive the ben...
If no agreement is reached soon, the Justice Department plans to file a civil lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV because of excess diesel vehicle emissions. In January, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) accused Fiat Chrysler of illegally using undisclosed software to allow diesel ...
You may have heard that if you're pulled over by a police officer in Pennsylvania, you are not legally required to comply with every request or demand. But what if the officer asks you to get out of your vehicle? Supreme Court rulings held that an officer who pulls you over for allegedly violating ...
As personal injury attorneys in Rock Hill, South Carolina, we know that even some of the most common legal encounters, such as routine traffic stops, can raise questions. For example, anyone who has watched a crime drama on television has heard police issue the warning, "You have the right to remain silent," to a suspect. But does this right apply during a traffic stop?If a police officer stops a driver on the road, it is because of a perceived criminal or civil infraction. A traffic stop allows the officer to investigate the possible offense, collect information (including driver's license and vehicle registration), and issue citations as necessary. It is unconstitutional (Delaware v. Prouse, 1979) for an officer to stop a vehicle for the sole purpose of checking documents, so if you are stopped by the police, you can assume that the officer suspects you of an infraction.With this in mind, many drivers are tempted to invoke their Fifth Amendment right to remain silent in order to avoid making self-incriminating statements. According to the ACLU, both drivers and passengers do have the right to remain silent during a traffic stop. Neither police officers nor prosecutors may use a person's silence in this situation to assume of guilt. However, if the officer perceives your silence as resisting arrest or obstructing his/her duties, it may become reasonable suspicion and lead to further detainment or a search of your person or vehicle. If you choose to invoke your right to silence during a traffic stop, make this clear to the officer by stating so aloud. You might say, "I invoke my Fifth Amendment right to avoid self-incrimination," or "I would prefer to speak with my attorney before saying anything else."In short, drivers in South Carolina do have the right to remain silent during a traffic stop, but it may not be the best course of action. If you have been stopped by the police while driving and have questions about your rights, contact the experienced attorneys at Lewis Law Firm today. If your rights have been violated, or if you would like to build a defense before appearing in court for a traffic infraction, we can help you take your next step in the right direction.
Smartphone technology is still an imperfect science. For all that we're now able to do, software and hardware alike are both still far from infallible. This is an unfortunate lesson one babysitter was tragically forced to learn first-hand after she was unable to reach 911 due to a T-Mobile glitch. A...
Swedish waste management company Renova is working with Volvo Trucks to create the very first autonomous garbage truck. It's part of an effort to make garbage collection safer and more efficient. Removing human error from the equation could help keep other drivers and pedestrians safe from garbage t...
For most cyclists being able to take your bike on the roads is more than just a mode of transport, it's a lifestyle that comes with many different rewarding experiences for those lucky enough to appreciate it. Unfortunately cycling comes with its fair share of ever increasing risks. Where more and m...
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Traffic accidents are often tragic, especially when they result in someone's death. When someone dies, it's important that the right person be held accountable. Darrel Earl Daise, age thirty-three, of the Florida Panhandle, was sentenced on April 4, 2017, for his role in a fatal crash that killed o...
We live in a culture of #BeastMode. We praise high-powered CEO's who work around the clock, push ourselves to exhaustion on the daily, use social media to busy our minds, and burn the candle at both ends to meet our obligations to family, friends and everything in between. The problem with this, is ...
The terms and processes associated with law are confusing, but if you find yourself needing to file an injury claim, you will need to brush up on a few things. In order to accurately answer the question, "How much personal injury compensation can I get?" you would need to review any medical evidence...
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Working at a job is the best possible way to secure your livelihood and support your family. Unfortunately, there are accidents occurring at the workplace that leaves the employee injured or disabled permanently. Well, the employer has to settle the compensation issues with the concerned employee an...
If you need the assistance of a professional Accident Injury Attorney in Murrieta or Auto Crash Lawyer in Murrieta, then The Baum Injury Law Group is the right place for you. The Baum Injury Law Group is the choice for those looking for maximum financial recovery from their injuries. We have earned ...
Fortunately, not all mishaps on the road result in serious accidents. Recently, a potentially tragic set of circumstances turned into a narrow miss in Mesa, Arizona, when a driver going the wrong way on US 60 was able to correct himself. Cause Uncertain In the early morning hours of April 9, 2017, ...
Personal injuries can include dog bites & violent assault through to injuries resulting from a car or bike accident. Though the injuries can vary widely the processes of recording and treating these injuries should follow the same steps if the injured party is to conduct a successful lawsuit against the offending person.
For instance, if the injured party has been hit by a vehicle whilst riding their bike, and they have sustained light grazing and bruising, the cyclist might conclude that since no serious damage was done, such as broken bones, that it is too small an injury to prosecute for compensation. This would be the wrong thing to do since, even light injuries are enough to claim some compensation for. Grazes and bruising can result in bacteria entering the wound and causing a nasty skin infection. So, with that in mind, here are is a short list of the most common mistakes that will reduce someone’s chances of reimbursement after an accident.
Refusing Medical Treatment
So, this would generally apply to someone that has received minor injuries and they feel that going to a hospital would be a waste of time, and that the treatment of the grazes etc could be done from home. Whether this is true or not, one thing that can’t be done from home is to record the injury on their medial files. A record of the injury backed up by the correct medial documentation and a record of the treatment given out is something that gives weight to a prosecution.
It is often the case that injuries received in any accident that at first glance seem innocuous can within hours or days turn into a pretty nasty infection. Once bacteria gets into a wound and an infection begins, it is often only treatable with strong antibiotics. This would mean seeing a medical practitioner at a hospital or a doctors practice. Complications like these would in most cases make the injured party think again about suing for some sort of compensation. Having gone to the hospital at the time of the accident would not only help with the medical records but also pre-empt these kinds of infections.
Deciding Not to Call the Police
Being involved in a minor road traffic collision or receiving a dog bite, may be resolved with a swift apology and a hand shake from a sincerely sorry driver or dog walker. However, it would be imperative that a report is filed with the police for proper documentation to be received and used in any court action. A victim may not want to get the offender in any trouble, but by calling the police to record the incident will not generally get them in any trouble and all the office will do is to record the accident so that it can be used in a court of law.
Not Taking Photos of the injuries
In this day and age, it is rare that someone would receive and injury and not have their smart phone with camera to hand. I mean if people are happy to take a photograph of what their next meal looks like on the plate, why wouldn’t they take pictures to record the injuries sustained after an accident. Having on the spot picture of the injury at the time of the accident and also through the recovery process would make up an important part of any prosecution case.
Witnesses, including video recorded evidence
If there are any witnesses present to your accident, it would go well in any successful prosecution to get written or video statement to what they saw. This kind of evidence can only add weight to the case. This is one of the main reasons that cyclists, motorcyclists and some car drivers use video cameras to record their journeys.
Deciding not to employ a Personal Injury Lawyer
It is common for people who receive only minor injuries during an accident to decide not to proceed with any kind of legal action. Often, reasoning that there would be little recourse due to the nature of the injuries. However, getting a consultation from a personal injury lawyer doesn’t usually incur a charge. It would take a professional a few minutes to be able to decide whether or not you have a case or not. By having taken the steps mentioned there is more of a chance of a successful legal case and the chance of benefitting from a just financial payout.
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If you have an injury resulting from another person’s actions or negligence, it would be a good idea to get in contact with a personal injury lawyer. Some might say that personal injury lawyers are sharks out to make a quick buck off of unsuspecting victims, but that is hardly the case.
Personal injury lawyers’ main job is to represent you in court so that you are not taken advantage of by negligent parties, companies, or insurance adjusters. It turns out, they are a little afraid of personal injury lawyers, and here’s why:
Personal injury lawyers are experts in their field. Many think that any lawyer would be able to do personal injury, but it takes a great deal of specialized schooling to become a personal injury lawyer. If you contact a normal, non-personal injury lawyer, you are not likely to receive the compensation that you deserve. A personal injury lawyer will ensure that you get the full composition due.
Personal injury claims to which a person is entitled are many and are not easily recognizable to those not versed in personal injury law. There are a lot of hows, whens, whys, and when-not-tos that need to be answered during a lawsuit.
Your personal injury lawyer will ensure that an insurance adjuster will not try to take advantage of you by knowing more about the procedures than anybody else. Insurance adjusters will often try to misrepresent the law to try and convince you that you do not qualify for compensation or that you are entitled to less.