Can I Sue Police for Excessive Force? Simply put, you can sue a police officer for excessive force. You may even have a case against the law enforcement agency or the municipality itself. However, sufficiently proving that an officer used excessive force can be a difficult legal challenge. Excessive force cases tend to require a […]
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Have you recently been in an accident with a tow truck? You’re not alone. There are approximately 500,000 truck accidents every year in the US. Tow truck and other commercial truck accidents are extremely common and can have serious consequences. Tow trucks in particular contend with many factors that can contribute to a crash, including
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Being rear-ended by a semi-truck can have devastating consequences. Fully loaded commercial vehicles have a weight capacity of 80,000 pounds. In 2022, over 22% of all semi-truck accidents were rear-end collisions. Why is that percentage so high? Sometimes this is due to the truck driver not leaving adequate space between themselves and the cars in
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If you have lost a loved one in a construction site accident you may be wondering if you can file for a wrongful death lawsuit. Generally speaking, you have the right to file a wrongful death claim if the deceased would have been able to pursue a personal injury claim had they survived. This article
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If you, or a loved one, is a commercial truck accident victim you may be wondering about compensation. The damage caused by a commercial truck is more extensive than a passenger vehicle. This means you may be able to receive a larger settlement if you were involved in an accident. This article discusses the average
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If you believe that you have a medical malpractice case in the state of Georgia, it is important to know the state laws that can impact your claim such as the statute of limitations. It is also helpful to know what documents must be filed and their deadlines. Due to the complexity of malpractice cases,
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If you, or a loved one, feel that a medical professional has been negligent while you were in their care you may be considering filing a medical malpractice case. Malpractice occurs when a doctor deviates from the planned standard of care and, in turn, makes unreasonable decisions while caring for a patient. When considering filing
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For many people, their doctors and other medical professionals are the individuals they trust to advise and make the best decisions for their health. However, sometimes these trusted individuals perform negligent acts. It is understandable that an injured patient would seek compensation for injuries and anguish resulting from their doctor’s negligence. If you or a
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If you have lost a loved one due to negligence and are hoping to successfully bring and win a wrongful death claim, it is crucial that you understand the necessary elements of this type of claim. There are four primary elements that are required in order to prove a wrongful death lawsuit (also considered a
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Losing a loved one brings so much grief and pain. Family members and friends who experience a loss due to someone else’s negligence may also have anger and resentment. This can make dealing with grief more confusing as they navigate the legal side of managing the deceased’s affairs. If you have lost a loved one
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