How Do Personal Injury Clients Make or Break Cases?
Personal Injury clients can make or break a case! This article will cover the top three things clients do that break their case, and the one thing that can almost guarantee a favorable outcome. Our Shaked Law Resource provides factual, truthful legal materials to better assist those seeking Personal Injury representation.
Read MoreWhy Are Helicopter Accidents Almost Always Fatal?
Helicopter accidents are almost always fatal. It’s a rule of thumb that the smaller the vessel, the more likely it is that an accident occurs. Mechanics of small vessels such as helicopters are not meant for traveling long distances. This is due to the risk of failure that increases the longer the craft is in the air. In air travel, helicopters in particular have one of the highest rates of fatal mechanical failure.
Read MoreHow Do Dram Shop Laws Protect Public Safety?
Dram Shop Laws are an aspect of social host liability. These laws discourage serving alcohol to someone who is already under the influence. However, this isn’t the only reason for Dram Shop Laws. Social host liability holds the host of a private gathering responsible for an injury or death directly caused by serving alcohol to a guest. Dram Shop Laws are in place to hold an establishment such as a bar or a restaurant liable for the negligent actions of a patron.
Read MoreHit and Run Accidents Don’t Disqualify Victims From Compensation
Hit and run accidents occur when a driver flees the scene after causing injury to another driver. Drivers that run from the scene of an accident are actively committing a crime. They could even be committing a felony, in the case of serious bodily harm to the victim. The legal consequences for causing a hit and run accident may include specific penalties when another driver, pedestrian, or biker sustains injuries.
Read MoreMotorcycle Helmet Laws in Florida Lack Safety
Florida doesn’t require motorcycle riders over the age of 21 to wear a helmet! How many times have we been driving down one of Florida’s highways only to see someone on a motorcycle without a helmet? While riding a motorcycle can be a fun, enjoyable way to navigate the traffic congested Florida roads, most riders don’t protect themselves properly to do so.
Read MoreWhat is Workplace Wrongful Death?
Workplace wrongful death is one of the most tragic things to happen to thousands of families every year. Loved ones head to work expecting to return home at the end of the day. Then tragedy strikes, and family members receive the call: “there’s been an accident”. Receiving this kind of phone call is the beginning of what will become an emotionally trying time for a grief stricken family.
Read MoreWhat is Wrongful Death Litigation After Accident?
Wrongful death litigation. It’s difficult to think about the loss of a loved one. Even under natural circumstances (old age, after a long and happy life), It’s difficult to think of losing someone close to us. However, when a person dies due to the recklessness of another, the surviving family is left in turmoil. This mental anguish brought upon the surviving family after wrongful death may entitle them to pursue legal action.
Read MoreWhat is Florida Trucking Accident Law?
Statistics now show that each year, nearly 4,000 Americans suffer accidents with fatal injuries from truck drivers who fail to uphold the standard of care for public safety.
Read MoreWhat is a Class Action lawsuit?
Many of us aren’t familiar with what a Class Action lawsuit encompasses, but we should be. This Shaked Law Resource article will provide the information those who may have come to harm need to be familiar with in order to successfully recover the compensation that may be owed to them.
Read MoreWhat is the Graves Amendment?
The Graves Amendment is a lesser known law that those wishing to rent a car often overlook. This is a mistake! This article will explain why every driver should be aware of this law prior to renting a car.
Read MorePersonal Injury Protection: Do Drivers Need Coverage?
Chances are most drivers know of Personal Injury Protection, or “PIP” insurance. However, many don’t know just how important it is. Do we, as drivers, benefit from it? Is it a specific requirement in Florida? What does Personal Injury Protection cover in the event of a driver becoming injured in a car accident?
Read MoreWhy Are Negligent Security Accidents Rising?
Negligent security accidents can be avoided. When we enter a business to shop, or arrive at a property for work, we may not realize the property is under 24-hour surveillance. This discreet security measure isn’t meant for us to see, but we want the assurance that it’s there to protect us.
Read MoreUninsured Motorist Coverage is Important, Here’s Why
For every safe driver, there is another, less responsible uninsured motorist on the road. Whether they’re trying to get somewhere too quickly by running a red light, distracted by texting, or failing to signal, these are all reckless actions that can cause a serious accident.
Read MoreMotorcycle Accidents Are Preventable With Experience
Motorcycle accidents are preventable with the right experience and riding gear. For first time buyers, one cannot call themselves an expert upon purchase. New riders simply do not have the same experience in road safety and accident prevention as those who have been on the road for many years do. Therefore, it’s important to seek advice from those with insight. Those who prefer to use a motorcycle in place of a car most of the time, as well as reputable motorcycle mechanics, salespeople, and through doing research via online forums are the best places to start.
Read MoreCivil Liability in DUI Driving Accident Cases
Believe it or not, civil liability is one of the most common actions taken against a reckless driver after they’ve been charged with a DUI.
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