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It’s common wisdom that you should decide how much you’re comfortable losing before you step foot in a casino. That way you might win big, but if things don’t go your way at the blackjack table you’ll know when to call it a day. But what happens when you get hurt while you’re at a …

Cruise vacations are supposed to be relaxing and fun. You buy your ticket and pack your bags, board the ship, and from there everything else is arranged for you. Delicious meals, fun in the sun, and exciting excursions are planned for the next three to seven days. But many people don’t think about the dark …

While ringing in the new year, its tradition to sing “Auld Lang Syne,” perhaps after a midnight kiss. It’s a bit ironic that this song has become a New Years Eve tradition, because the title actually means “old long ago.” In contrast, the new year is usually considered a time for new beginnings and fresh …

Whether it’s a hurricane you watch form a week before it hits or a tornado that strikes without a moment’s notice, one thing that holds true for all natural disasters is that you should expect the unexpected. With power out, roads closed, and property damaged, sometimes it isn’t always clear when things will get back …

Subrogation is a word you’re pretty much guaranteed to hear during the injury claims process. It’s a complex legal issue even for lawyers, so what does this word mean in layman’s terms to your injury claim? Here’s what you need to know. What does subrogation mean? A literal interpretation of the word subrogation means to …

If it has wheels, is it an automobile? When it comes to streets and roadways, automobiles and pedestrians aren’t the only players in the game. Bicycles and pedicabs are typical in most cities, but skateboarders, roller skaters, and people on scooters are also becoming increasingly prevalent. There’s the common stereotype of skateboarders being rebels who …

We’ve all heard someone say, “Oh so and so was just morrisbart being negligent when he ran that red light,” or “it was simple negligence when she to forget to turn off the power.” Clearly negligence means someone has done something they weren’t supposed to, but what does this concept really mean in legal terms? …

WE ARE NO LONGER ABLE TO ACCEPT CASES IN REGARD TO ROBOCALLS Robocalls are a problem everyone experiences. No matter a person’s age, location, or job, if you have a cell phone or landline there is a high probability you’ve received one of these automated calls from a telemarketer. Statistics show that the average person …

Most personal injury cases settle out of court and never go to trial. This is usually in both parties’ best interests because it reduces the fees related to court proceedings. However, there are some situations in which plaintiffs should take their cases to court. The trial process is more than just prosecution vs defense trying …