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Suffering From Food Poisoning? Here Are Two Important Things To Know

Food-borne illnesses are a much bigger problem today than most people realize, and they can often come from unexpected sources.  That's something that's been driven home to a lot of people recently because of the outbreak of E. coli that's now spread more than halfway across the nation. The bacteria has been traced to shipments of romaine lettuce that have reached at least 29 states. The lettuce has caused the largest outbreak of food poisoning in over a decade. Read More 

Planning An Injury Lawsuit? Take These Tips So It’s Not Labeled Frivolous

A frivolous injury lawsuit is one that is petty and without merit or actual damages. File a frivolous lawsuit and you risk getting it thrown out of the courtroom. The following measures should help you avoid the frivolous lawsuit label: Ensure Your Damages Are Real One of the most suspicious things you can do is to file a claim that involves no obvious injury. This is one of the telltale signs that insurance companies use to spot frivolous lawsuits. Read More 

When Work Must Wait

If you have been hurt in a wreck and have now missed a great deal of time from work, you may be entitled to be reimbursed. Lost wages are just one of many different types of compensation you can expect if the wreck was caused by a careless driver. It's not your fault that you cannot attend to your work duties because of your injuries or other accident-related issues, so read on to find out more about getting compensated for your lost wages. Read More 

Can You Hire A Lawyer Onto Your Personal Injury Claim Mid-Case?

If you are reading this article, you are probably in the middle of a personal injury case and feeling overwhelmed, confused, or angry. You are considering getting some outside help for your case. You're asking the question, is it possible to hire a lawyer onto your case mid-case, and does it make any sense? The answer to both of those questions is yes in the right situation. Here are some times where it is worth it to hire a lawyer mid-case. Read More 

DWI: Is House Arrest In Your Future?

You are on your first DWI. Punishments for DWIs can be extreme. It depends on the circumstances. DWI defense attorneys can help, especially if you feel that you have learned your lesson and you know that you are not an alcoholic in need of treatment. A one-time mistake of this sort is costly enough. Your attorney can talk the judge into house arrest if all of the following apply. First Time Offense Read More