If you want to file a personal injury lawsuit over a slip and fall, car accident, or any other injury, the first thing that comes to your mind is how much compensation you will receive. In a personal injury case, the legal term for compensation is damages.
One of the things your personal injury lawyer will do is determine the damages to claim. Here is a guide on what damages are and the different types of damages.
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As a defendant in a criminal case, you have a narrow window to prove your innocence in court. You have the right to defend yourself. However, if you are not well-versed in the law, you may not want to hinge your case on your own inexperience and lack of knowledge.
Instead, to beat the charges against you and escape punishment, you can defend yourself sufficiently in court by hiring a criminal law attorney to take your case.
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Work-related injuries often mean that you must undergo an independent medical examination (IME). When you are asked to participate in this exam, you probably must comply or risk losing your workers' comp benefits. For some tips on getting through your IME with ease, read on.
An IME may be ordered when a worker seems to be unable to return to work on a timely basis. It might come early in the process if the worker has a catastrophic injury, or it could come weeks later for those with other types of serious injuries.
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While many of those charged with crimes are told to get a lawyer, few realize what a criminal defense lawyer can do for them. Knowing what to expect from your lawyer could also provide you with an idea of what to expect in the criminal process. Read on and be ready to lean on your lawyer for help in several areas.
Dealing With Bail Issues
One of the first (legal) events after an arrest is the arraignment.
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If you are a licensed nurse in the state you are working in, it is possible your license can be suspended or permanently revoked. But you may not be aware that there are attorneys who have experience defending nurses from the loss of their licenses, whether temporary or permanent. The following are three situations when an attorney can help you.
1. You are being investigated
In many states, you will be informed that you are under investigation.
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