Legal Articles
Monday, March 5th, 2007
By Martin Bleasdale
The "compensation culture" has been given a rather bad name over recent years; this is due to the large increase in no win no fee compensation claims not just in the States, but also across the globe. The question is, who is really to blame for this increase in claims?
People seeking such compensation claims have been described as "money grabbers" from a kerb tripping generation, personally I beg to differ, although it is true that there have been (and possibly will be more) false compensation claims from people wishing to make a fast buck, the majority of cases ... [
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Monday, March 5th, 2007
By Mohammad Latif
Has this ever happened to you... You're at home enjoying your meal and you get a knock at your door. "My name is Jack and I'm calling from (company name), have you or your family had an accident in the last 3 years? If so you could be entitled to personal injury compensation?"
Now for that moment what are you thinking? Are you looking back over the last 3 years to see if you or your family have incurred any personal injury? Or are you thinking of slamming the door in their face or setting the dog on them?
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Monday, March 5th, 2007
By Kristine Llabres
Maybe you would wonder how things would be done with the aid of a personal injury attorney. Then read it on, see for yourself and be educated.
There are several different types of personal injuries that people need assistance with and the best type to go about this is by seeking the assistance of a personal injury lawyer. If there is someone who has suffered from these injuries has a right to legal representation. The injured party can receive compensation for his injuries, the compensation is very much important. A personal injury lawyer will protect and serve your interests.
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Monday, March 5th, 2007
By Mart Gil Abareta
In reality, you tend to be upset and dismayed when a long time has passed after you have filed your personal injury lawsuit but still, nothing good is happening from the time the case has started. In most states, the other party’s insurance company owes you no responsibility to settle quickly. Your case can either be settled or drag on long after the trial is finished. The question now is – what are the reasons for a case to be delayed that long?
There are several things that can slow down the development of your personal injury case. ... [
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Monday, March 5th, 2007
By Mart Gil Abareta
When you’ve been wrongly accused of a certain crime and been prosecuted, you’ll certainly need the legal help and assistance of a public defender especially when you can’t afford to pay for the legal fees and bills covering the consultations, gathering of evidences, and actual proceedings regarding the case. However, getting a public defender is not that easy. You also have to go through a somewhat-rigorous process.
The role of a criminal defense attorney is really complex. He can challenge probable cause for arrest, argue in favor of being released on your own recognizance or on very low ... [
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Monday, March 5th, 2007
By Mart Gil Abareta
Do you know anyone who has been hit by a reckless driver or a careless motorist, shot dead due to mistaken identity, killed due to medical malpractice, etc.? These are examples of wrongful death cases. Generally, these cases are caused by another person’s negligence, carelessness, malpractice or inaction. Even though the death is unintentional, it is still the responsibility of the defendant to provide just compensation for the survivors or victims of wrongful death cases.
Prior to a wrongful death incident, you can file wrongful death lawsuits if you are a relative of the wrongful death victims. Winning ... [
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