Getting run off the road or hit directly by a semi-truck can be a life-altering experience. Your vehicle was likely much, much smaller and you likely suffered the brunt of the blow both in property damage and in personal injuries. If the accident was not your fault, it may be possible to find a silver lining in this situation by taking the truck company to court and seeking financial restitution. But going toe to toe with a semi-truck company after an accident is easier said than done.
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Suppose a cop is interrogating you about an alleged crime. Worse, the police officer says the cops unequivocally have evidence tying you to the alleged offense. What should you do?
Assert Your Rights Immediately
You have the right to remain silent, and you have the right to speak with a criminal defense attorney. Invoke both rights then and there. State these words exactly and clearly: "I invoke my right to remain silent.
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The penalties for DUI charges are stiff. Throw in enhancements to a DUI charge such as prior DUI conviction, high-level blood-alcohol concentration, child endangerment, and bodily injury, among other factors, and you are looking at stiffer penalties. Basic or enhanced, you can look forward to quality legal presentation when you hire a skilled and experienced DUI lawyer.
Your DUI attorney can help you rest easy because they are committed to acting in your best interests.
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When you receive money as a result of an insurance payout, you might wonder if you will be able to keep the insurance proceeds if you are also going through the bankruptcy process. You should speak to a bankruptcy attorney about this. Whether or not you will keep the insurance proceeds depends on the type of insurance it was and the exceptions found in your state.
Life Insurance Proceeds
If a loved one has passed away and you are the beneficiary of life insurance proceeds, they may become a part of your estate if you receive the payout before you file for bankruptcy or within 6 months of filing bankruptcy.
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Not all accidents occur on roadways. In fact, auto collisions in parking garages and lots account for 20 percent of car accidents each year. Because of the nature of parking lots, however, it can be challenging to determine who is at fault. Here are three questions to ask that may help you determine who's responsible for the collision.
Who Had the Right of Way?
Unlike on the streets and highways, knowing who has the right of way in a parking lot isn't always easy.
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