You Were Warned: Will A Warning Sign Stop You From Winning A Personal Injury Case?

Posted on: 20 September 2016

Do warning signs really prevent lawsuits? Business and property owners have a certain responsibility to look out for the safety of any guests on their property, so they sometimes put up warning signs that are designed to alert visitors to certain dangers—but that doesn't absolve them of all responsibility if an accident does happen. Even if there's a sign warning you of danger, you may still be able to successfully pursue a lawsuit if you're injured.
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Contaminated Drinking Water: Laws And Liability

Posted on: 16 September 2016

Drinking water is safe for the most part thanks to the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) of 1974. Thanks to this act, there are national standards water companies are required to meet. The question is – what happens when drinking water becomes contaminated? If contaminated drinking water made your loved one sick, for example, who would be liable? Preventing Contaminated Drinking Water As mentioned, the SDWA protects people from contaminated drinking water.
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5 Things To Do After A Car Accident

Posted on: 12 September 2016

If you're involved in a collision, this can be one of the most challenging times for you. You may face personal injury and deal with a number financial losses. It may be necessary to take legal action against the other driver, and this means having the necessary proof to build a strong case. Knowing specific things you should do immediately following an accident can be helpful to you. Take photographs
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Not-So-Freely Given: When A Confession Is Coerced

Posted on: 30 August 2016

At one time, it was a lot harder for people to believe that confessions could be coerced out of defendants, given all of the protections that the accused are supposed to have under the law. However, cases like that of Brandan Dassey, whose confession was partially examined in a TV documentary, illustrate how you don't have to be tortured for someone to coerce you into a confession.  Learn more about what makes a confession involuntary and how a confession that seemed to be "
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