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Passanger Badly Hurt After Driver Makes A Wrong Turn At Unmarked Intersection

When we enter an intersection as a driver or even as a passenger we expect that we will be safe, if any controls such as traffic lights, one-way signs, and stop signs, are followed by drivers approaching the intersection. Individuals expect that an i...

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Contentious Probate and Intestacy Rule

Contested probate (also known as contesting a will) is simply a challenge to the validity of a will. Partly due to the explosion in house prices in the last 20 years, the value of the average estate someone leaves when they die has significantly grow...

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Prenuptial Agreements: The Deal Breaker?

Prenuptial Agreements: The Deal Breaker? by: Odalis M. Encarnacion So you’re toying with the idea of getting married? Maybe somebody has mentioned a Prenuptial Agreement (Prenupt) or maybe you’ve never thought of it before. Regardless, just ...

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How To Do An Asset Search Compliant with The Graham-Leach-Bliley Act

In 1999 Congress passed the Graham-Leach-Bliley Act. Prior to 1999 if you wanted an asset search you could hire a private investigator. That investigator would likely obtain identifying information about the subject of the investigation such as their...

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$12,000,000 Jury Award For Woman When Doctors Delayed Diagnosis Of Her Breast Cancer

Among the key tools available to assist doctors in saving the lives of female patients is the mammogram, a test that checks for indications of possible cancer in the breast, letting doctors to identify the cancer in its early stages. Still, physician...

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Verdict For $2,750,000 After Doctor's Failure to Detect Premature Membrane Rupture

An amniotic sac that ruptures prior to the onset of labor is a situation called premature rupture of membranes. When this happens most doctors agree that the mother should be admitted to the hospital to be monitored for at least three to four days. D...

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Simple Tips to Help Your Executors

Knowledgeable probate solicitors will appreciate that the executor's role is a challenging and time consuming one. However, these challenges can be more frequent and the role more demanding if you have not considered ways of making it simpler fo...

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Skilled Counsel Is Needed For Reckless Driving Charges

Anyone charged with reckless driving needs to understand that a conviction may carry serious consequences. Although it is generally a misdemeanor offense and often carries no jail time if no other offense is associated with it, like DUI, there are co...

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Use an Intellectual Property Specialist to Protect Your Bright Idea

People often associate intellectual property with legally patenting a physical product to make sure that no one else can copy it. However, the protection of a new idea, brand, piece of software can be just as important as a physical item. Internatio...

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Injured On A Cruise Ship? A Cruise Ship Injury Checklist

Cruise ship vacations are supposed to be fun, adventurous and exciting. However, the fun and excitement can turn tragic quickly when someone is seriously injured on a cruise ship. When you are injured on a cruise you have a potential maritime law cas...

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