Helpful Consumer Information

Clients frequently ask questions about a variety of personal injury, traffic, criminal and other personal legal matters. Rather than provide information written in legal jargon, the following articles are written from a consumer's perspective and may be helpful as you navigate through challenging legal issues.

Please note - these articles are not meant to provide specific legal advice on any particular legal matter and should not be construed as such. If you seek legal advice, please contact one of our attorneys.

Advice on Dealing with Insurance Companies
Most insurance companies are honest and reputable.  They are also in the business of generating a profit, and one way to achieve this is minimizing personal injury claim costs.

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Influence of Guns on a Criminal Case
Most criminal attorneys have experience with a client who is caught carrying a gun, and unaware of the repercussions associated with the offense.  If you own and carry a gun, make sure you have the right to have it.  There are serious consequences if you do not comply with stringent laws on gun possession.

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Seeking Legal Representation for Personal Injury
When you’re involved in a personal injury, the most important thing for you to do is seek immediate medical attention.  After treating the injuries, injured persons tend to move quickly in seeking representation from a personal injury attorney.

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Wrongful Death Case Settlements
Wrongful death cases include any death caused by a person’s carelessness, negligence, malfunction or malpractice.  When a loved one is killed in a wrongful death incident, the death is unintentional, but ultimately someone is responsible.

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Unique Elements of a Product Liability Case
The elements associated with a product liability case are very different compared to those of any other legal case. The law differs highly in product liability. Since products are warranty based, product liability cases vary from a negligence case. In the field of law, negligence is defined as the failure to act as a responsibly prudent person. However, negligence is not always reflected in a product liability case. 

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Bail Related Cases
Bail is typically the amount of money deposited, or form of proerty pledged to a court in order to release a suspect from jail. This is based on the understanding that if granted bail, the suspect will return to court on his/her trial date. 

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Seeking Legal Representation for Criminal Cases
If you are under investigation where drugs or firearms are involved, the result will most likely be a case seen before a judge and jury. It is important to thoroughly research your options when seeking legal representation to handle such cases.

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How To Behave When Stopped By An Officer
A traffic attorney recommends the following standards for how to behave when stopped by a police officer.  First of all, be polite.  Police officers do not appreciate rude and uncooperative drivers.  Be aware of what you are doing with your hands.  Jittery or moving hands could signal to the officer that you have something to hide.  Offer proper identification, like your driver’s license and vehicle registration when prompted by the officer.   Most importantly, if you are carrying a gun, let the police officer know before he or she finds it.

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Claim Evaluation of a Personal Injury Case
The way in which personal injury cases are evaluated by insurance companies and the judicial system vary depending on the nature of the case.  There are both quantitative and qualitative elements that affect how your case is evaluated, and whoever is assessing your case, may overlook important elements. 

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Maximum Penalties in Criminal Cases
If you or a loved one is caught in possession of drugs or firearms, the consequences and penalties can be severe.  Seeking the help of an experienced criminal attorney will alleviate many of your questions regarding the investigation and maximum penalties.  There are several things you should know about the penalties associated with being stopped and in possession of drugs and/or firearms.

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