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If you sustain injuries following someone else’s reckless or negligent actions, you may file a personal injury lawsuit against them. Depending on the severity of your injuries, the court will award you compensation for your treatment costs as well as other damages....

Those in the market for a new home are often interested in homes that have “fallen out of escrow.” That means something went wrong with the deal between the seller and their presumed buyer, and the deal didn’t go through.  Often, by the time that happens, the seller...

We’ve heard a lot about “stand your ground” laws in recent years. These are generally based on something called the castle doctrine. This basically says that a person has the right to use force, including deadly force if necessary, to protect themselves in their own...

Hopping on your bike and hitting the open road is fun and relaxing for many people. However, each time you ride your motorcycle, you are accepting the risk that you may be involved in an accident.  While not all accidents can be prevented, there are some steps you can...

When you make an offer on a home, one thing you want to consider is if it’s a good idea to add in some contingencies. These can provide you with a way to get out of that offer if you need it. Without contingencies, your offer may appear more attractive to buyers,...

If the police get a warrant for it, they can come into your house and search through your trash as they like. But they have to have a warrant, just as they would with any search of private property or your home. But are there other times when the police can look in...

You know exactly who is to blame for a drunk driving car crash. The impaired driver who got behind the wheel after they had too much to drink has no one to blame for that decision but themselves. However, there are occasions where those hurt by a drunk driver need to...

You’ve been searching for the perfect piece of real estate for some time. Finally, something has come up and you’d like to put an offer in. After you’ve expressed interest, is it too late to walk away? What might cause you to back off from a deal in the first place? ...

Retail outlets treat shoplifting very seriously. Every year, shoplifting accounts for hundreds of millions of dollars of losses for businesses across the U.S.  Sometimes, it’s possible for shoplifting precautions to go too far, though. You may find yourself detained...

If you ask most people if tailgating is safe or legal, they will tell you that it is neither. They understand that you're not supposed to tailgate another car because it can cause an accident. But if you then ask them what a safe following distance looks like, many...