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Racketeering

Racketeering involves a pattern of criminal activity carried out by a criminal enterprise. Racketeering can be a federal crime or a crime under state law. Gang activity can lead to racketeering charges. Individuals can be charged with criminal offenses committed by other members of the group. The penalties for racketeering can include extensive jail time […]

Catastrophic Injuries: Understanding and Coping With Life-Altering Injuries

Life-altering injuries do just that—they change your entire life. The impacts of a catastrophic injury continue to evolve, with increasing expenses and medical care. This article provides an overview of some of the help available to victims of catastrophic injuries and their families. After a life-changing injury, a catastrophic injury lawyer will be able to […]

Loss of Consortium Claims in a Personal Injury Case

Losses for medical expenses, lost income, and property damage can be pretty clear in a personal injury claim. You can show copies of bills, pay stubs, and out-of-pocket expense receipts to show the financial losses. Other damages are not as clear, including non-economic damages. Loss of consortium is one of the types of non-economic damages […]

The Importance of Record-Keeping in a Personal Injury Claim

In a personal injury lawsuit, your attorney uses evidence to prove your case. Evidence can also be used to show how much you have suffered in damages. Evidence in a personal injury claim can come from many sources. This includes your medical chart, photographs, video, and other records. It is essential to keep track of […]

How Accusations in Civil Court Can Affect Your Child Custody Dispute

Domestic violence is a serious issue and can affect your child custody case, even if there are no criminal charges. All 50 states have civil remedies available, such as restraining orders, and having one filed against you can affect your child custody case. It is always best, if you find yourself facing your co-parent filing […]

What To Expect During Pretrial in a Personal Injury Case

Personal injury cases can be very different from how they appear on television. Daytime court shows may only deal with a civil case for 15 minutes. In reality, dog bites, medical malpractice, and car accident cases can take months until they come before a judge or jury. The pretrial phase falls between filing the complaint […]

Personal Injury Mediation vs. Litigation: Pros and Cons

After a personal injury accident, you can file a lawsuit to recover damages. Going through court can take a lot of time and money. You can resolve your case faster by going through mediation. However, there are pros and cons of mediation and litigation.  To understand which option might be best for you, talk to an […]

Preserving Evidence in Personal Injury Cases: 7 Key Steps

Personal injury cases are complex. Unfortunately, our court system doesn’t move as fast as we would like. That means it can take a long time for your case to get in front of a jury. Evidence doesn’t last forever. Witness memories fade, and accidents get cleaned up. Preservation of evidence can be the difference between […]

Permanent Disabilities in Personal Injury

Thousands of Americans become permanently disabled every year in accidents. Anything from a car accident to a workplace injury could change your life. A permanent injury can cause lost wages and massive medical bills. A personal injury lawsuit may be your best option. You could get compensation if you or a loved one becomes injured […]

Medical Expenses in Personal Injury Claims

Medical care in the United States is among the most expensive in the world. A few days in the hospital can cost more than $50,000. Emergency surgeries can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. If you were injured in an accident caused by someone else, they should be responsible for paying for your medical expenses. […]