While criminal trials are the most common, negligence claims are not far behind. So, just what is this claim all about? Well, here’s an introduction to the concept of negligence. Listen to politicians, government officials and the like and you will s...

Hiring a personal injury lawyer can be overwhelming. The key is to remember you are the client. Here are some questions to ask personal injury lawyers you are considering. As much as the legal profession denies it, law is an old boys network. The more...

In a criminal trial, the government must prove the elements of the crime the defendant is accused of beyond a reasonable doubt. So, what exactly does this mean? Everyone has heard of proof beyond a reasonable doubt. We see it brought up in television s...

As you’ve probably seen on television and the movies, you have the right to a speedy trial as an American citizen. So, what exactly exactly is this speedy trial stuff about? As citizens of the United States, you have certain inalienable rights. These...

When you really think about it, the concept of bail is a pretty civilized idea. If you’ve been arrested for a crime, buying your freedom is probably a small price to pay. The story of bail could be said to have originated in medieval England where th...

We all see those bail bonds commercials on television, but who really pays any attention to them? Nobody unless, of course, you suddenly find yourself knee deep in trouble with the law. The whole idea of bail stems from an idea that has not always bee...

Medical malpractice is a claim brought in civil court against a medical practitioner. At its core, the claim is essentially one for medical negligence. That being said, most patients don’t understand what they are getting into. Most people believe t...

We are litigious society. Instead of picking up weapons, we sue each other. Ah, but what if the subject matter of the case is so complex that most of us can’t figure it out. You know – something like programming your old VCR. In cases covering com...

If you are a laborer, you should know the about the general purpose of the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Though this Act has been in place since 1970, it has changed drastically since then. Essentially, the purpose of the Occupational Health and...

The history of Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) is one full of disputes, turmoil, and (finally) triumph. This is one government organization that had a very shaky start. The OSHA was originally erected by Congress under the Occupat...

America is the land of second chances. If you have financial problems, you might be wondering which the better option for you - bankruptcy or foreclosure? Bankruptcy has been around for a long time. It was the answer to the question of what happens to ...

The term bankruptcy is often thrown around as an absolute. In truth, there are different chapters of bankruptcy available for different debtors and situations. Bankruptcy is a form of federal law. It is generally known as the “second chance” finan...

What is an expert witness? It is a qualified person that explains a complex situation to lay persons in terms that can convey the situation in a clear and concise manner. The first issue to determine with an expert witness is whether you even need one...

At some point in your life, someone will likely run a background check on you. Most checks cover fairly innocuous things, but they can run much deeper and be much more detailed. Most background checks simply run through a bit of personal information ab...

Identity theft is a relatively new form of crime where certain personal information of an individual is stolen by another group. Here’s an overview of the subject. The very idea of identity theft is somewhat new. The phenomenon has grown out of the d...