A Sober Look At The Law

A Sober Look At The Law

  • 5 Mistakes To Avoid When Arrested

    Whether it is for disorderly conduct or a DUI, getting arrested can put an uneasy feeling in your stomach. You may even stay up at night wondering if you will spend time in jail. However, it is very important to stay calm so that you do not make any mistakes. Here are five mistakes to avoid when arrested.  Resisting Arrest Even if you are innocent of a crime, you should never try to resist arrest.

  • Filing A Workers Compensation Claim: 5 Facts You Need To Know

    If you were recently injured on the job, there are a few facts that you should know about your right to file a workers compensation claim. By taking the time to review the facts outlined below, you will be prepared to play a proactive role in protecting your rights throughout the process of filing your claim. Fact #1: You Can Visit Any Doctor You Choose While your employer will likely recommend that you visit a particular hospital or emergency care clinic after suffering an injury on the job, it is important for you to realize that this is merely a suggestion.

  • Should You Become A Confidential Informant If It Will Get You Out Of Your Own Legal Trouble?

    If you've gotten into some legal trouble, you may be tempted to take any way out of the problem that you're offered - even if that means becoming a "confidential informant." Before you decide to become one, however, there are some things that you should know. What Does A Confidential Informant Do? A confidential informant (CI) is popularly referred to as a "snitch." He or she trades information about crimes (and specific criminals) in exchange for one or more things:

  • Your Personal Injury Case - A Case For Settling Out Of Court

    If you have been involved in a personal injury case and have been offered a settlement, it is a good idea to review this with your lawyer to decide the best action to take. Sometimes going to court just isn't worth it. Here are five reasons that settling out of court might be a better option depending on your personal situation. 1. If the Settlement is Fair Sometimes you might be offered exactly what you wanted or needed for your personal injury case.

  • 3 Groups Of People Who Are More At Risk For Being Sued

    Every day, courts across the U.S. are bombarded with personal injury lawsuits. In fact, there are some groups of people that are more at risk for being sued. Here are three groups that are most vulnerable to lawsuits who need to make sure that they have good legal representation. 1. Homeowners With Pools, Trampolines, and Playgrounds Many homeowners want to put a fun installation in their yard to entertain children. This is great for the kids and can keep them active and outside in the fresh air.

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    A Sober Look At The Law

    Thanks for visiting my blog. I'm Sophia Cruz. My husband had a scare a few years ago. He was hit by a car while riding on his motorcycle. He was following the law, but the other motorist drifted over into his lane. Fortunately, the physics of the accident were such that he only experienced minor scrapes and cuts, but it could have been much worse. I later found out that the other motorist was under the influence while driving. Since then, I have been concerned about the prevalence of drunk driving and have decided to create a legal blog that discusses drunk driving and various other topics.

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