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- Why You Need to Use a Lawyer Instead of Artificial Intelligence
Feb 12, 2020
Do you remember To date, this particular technology has eluded us. Even so, significant advances such as the advent of the internet and emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) have drastically changed the way we live. These advances have also raised serious moral and ethical concerns. One is that AI may make many jobs traditionally done by people obsolete. The legal profession is not exempt from those concerns. Is it something you should be considering...Read More - Learn How to Manage Your Health During Heart and Cancer Prevention Month
Feb 11, 2020
Did you know heart disease and cancer have several things in common? They are both massive health concerns, they share some of the same risk factors, and February is dedicated to raising awareness about them. Every Heart disease and cancer can take years, or even decades to develop, yet many people believe that a positive diagnosis depends on genes, fate or bad luck. Scientific research, however, shows us that risk depends on...Read More - Tips for Fire Safety During National Burn Awareness Week
Feb 5, 2020
Did you know the first week in February is While fire safety during National Burn Awareness Week extends to sunburns, chemical burns, and contact burns from stoves, machinery, and other extremely hot items, the vast majority of burn injuries occur from fires. Did you know that studies now tell us that children, people with disabilities, and seniors are the most vulnerable? In fact, more than In honor of this week,...Read More - What Is Medical Malpractice and What Should You Know About It?
Jan 28, 2020
Most people are familiar with the term “medical malpractice,” but what does it really mean? From a legal perspective, it’s a serious violation of patient rights with a specific definition that far exceeds whether a patient is happy with the results of a medical treatment. It does not, however, apply to every medical mistake. Medical malpractice is a legal cause of action that occurs when a hospital, doctor or other health care professional deviates...Read More - What are Structured Settlements and What Should I Know About Them?
Jan 26, 2020
Personal injury settlements are often reached before going to trial. They typically involve a monetary payment from the defendant to the plaintiff in exchange for an agreement to cease all further legal action. Such payments generally come in two forms: lump sums or structured payouts. A structured payout, or structured settlement, can provide regular payments to the plaintiff over an extended period of time, even the lifetime of a plaintiff if the settlement is...Read More - What You May Want to Bring to Your First Personal Injury Meeting
Jan 22, 2020
How much do you know about your potential first personal injury meeting? Unfortunately, offending parties and insurance companies do not always do the right thing when it comes to paying damages to victims. This is just one of the reasons why partnering with an experienced personal injury attorney is one of the best ways to ensure fair compensation in the event of a wrongful injury or accident. The attorney-client relationship should be comfortable, based on...Read More - Facts Parents Need to Know About Florida Distracted Driving
Jan 21, 2020
Distracted driving is one of the most pressing problems in society today. Driving is a daily activity for tens of millions of Americans, and the potency of modern distractions has never been stronger. Unfortunately, the results are often tragic. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than In reality, those statistics are probably too low. It is widely believed that the number of crashes, injuries, and fatalities caused by distracted driving...Read More - 7 Key Questions to Ask Your Personal Injury Attorney
Jan 15, 2020
Unfortunately, if you are injured in an accident, there’s no guarantee that the other guy or his insurance company will do the right thing. It is the job of a personal injury attorney to make sure he does. Not all personal injury law firms, however, are the same. In fact, knowing the best fit for you, your family, and your specific situation can mean the difference between getting what you deserve and falling short. ...Read More - Why You Need a Local Law Firm in 2020
Jan 14, 2020
As life experience often proves, bigger isn’t always better. In fact, when it comes to choosing the right law firm for you, a decision that can have life-altering consequences, local firms come with distinct advantages over larger, out-of-town firms. Law firms with national and international reach are often defined by national and international issues. That’s great if you’re a Fortune 500 company or global organization, but not so much for someone with local concerns...Read More - What To Do If You Are Pulled Over For Texting While Driving
Jan 9, 2020
Texting while driving is a dangerous activity that states and local governments are increasingly passing laws to combat. The reasons are sobering. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates nearly half a million motorists use cell phones while on the road every day. Further, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports hundreds of thousands of people are injured as a result of distracted driving every year, of which texting is a major component. ...Read More