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Determining Fault in Construction Site Accidents

Construction sites can be hazardous places, and accidents can happen. Whether you’re a construction worker, a visitor, or a passerby, injuries suffered on a construction worksite can be severe. When accidents happen, determining fault is important to ensure the responsible parties are held accountable and that you receive the compensation you deserve. In this article, […]

How Much Does a Construction Worksite Injury Cost?

Construction companies think about how much worksite injuries can cost. Investing in workplace safety can help the construction industry save money by preventing workplace injuries in the first place. When the construction company takes a look at how much the average cost of a construction site accident costs their bottom line, they may spend more […]

Construction Accident Damages

Construction work can be dangerous. Thousands of construction workers are injured every year in worksite accidents. When a construction worker is injured on the job, they can get their medical expenses covered by workers’ compensation benefits. Independent contractors and others injured in a construction accident can get damages with a personal injury lawsuit. The construction […]

Can I Go To Jail If My Self-Driving Car Hits a Pedestrian?

If there was ever proof that laws must continually evolve to meet the times, it’s the laws surrounding self-driving cars. Cars have been around for more than a century. We have more than 100 years of laws concerning liability and what sort of recklessness will garner criminal charges. Owners and passengers of self-driving cars, however, […]

Embezzlement Definition

Embezzlement is a white-collar crime, usually committed in the workplace. What makes embezzlement different than regular larceny is the person is supposed to have access to the money, services, or goods. Misappropriation for your own use is what makes the crime of embezzlement. Embezzlement can be a felony or misdemeanor, depending on the value of […]

Who Is Liable When a Driver Hits a Road Worker?

Drivers often get frustrated when going through construction zones. The closed lanes and reduced speed limits add more time to trips. It can lead to aggressive driving and fender-bender accidents. The work can go on for months, increasing frustration. Many work zones have large areas closed to traffic to protect construction workers and give drivers […]

Settlement Negotiations in a Construction Accident

Construction is dangerous work. The construction industry has some of the highest rates of workplace fatal accidents. Some workers are covered by workers’ compensation for construction site accidents. Other construction accident victims can recover damages through personal injury claims. When you file a construction accident claim, the insurance company may offer a settlement to resolve […]

Avoiding a Criminal Record

A criminal record can have a lifelong impact that continues long after you serve your sentence. Criminal records affect your ability to get a job, go to school, or even find a place to live. With a criminal background, even past convictions for minor offenses can hurt your reputation. There are several options for you […]

Construction Law Overview

Creating new buildings and infrastructure is a massive undertaking. The construction process can create useful buildings, homes, and building projects. However, construction work can also result in conflicts and legal disputes. Construction is a complicated process. A lot can go wrong between getting an architect to design a building and completing the final project. There […]

Defense Strategies in Criminal Cases

Defense strategies in criminal cases vary from one case to the next. Though there will be similarities, your attorney’s chosen strategy usually changes and shifts based on your case’s details. This has to do with the prosecution’s approach; the defense has to counter what the prosecution is doing. A criminal defense attorney may have to […]