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Traumatic Brain Injury
Posted on 27. Feb, 2010 by Admin.
Of all the major types of injuries, brain injuries are certainly one of the most dangerous and can often result to lifelong debilitating defects. Traumatic brain injuries are one of the leading causes of death and injuries worldwide. It is estimated that around 5 million Americans today suffer from medical complications as a direct result of brain injuries.
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Truck Underride Accidents
Posted on 26. Feb, 2010 by Admin.
An underride accident occurs when a passenger vehicle collides with a tractor-trailer truck or a single, straight truck, thus running under the truck and possibly shearing off the roof of the passenger car. In many cases, these accidents are fatal to the passengers and driver of the smaller vehicle. In some situations, the occupants of [...]
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Probation and Surveillance Officer Duties
Posted on 24. Feb, 2010 by Admin.
In general, parole and probation officers will not wear a uniform – but will dress in standard business attire or occasionally, casual wear. This will assist them in forming a more productive relationship with the parolees that are assigned to them. However, they will carry some form of credentials, such as a badge, and they may also carry concealed weapons for self protection – especially when serving an arrest warrant. Individuals who are assigned law enforcement powers are classified as peace officers and, as such, are required to attend a police academy as part of their certification and training.
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Common Types of Medical Malpractice
Posted on 17. Feb, 2010 by Admin.
Medical malpractice comes in many more forms than those shown in high-profile cases: anesthetic errors, surgical accidents, amputation of the wrong limb. There are practically as many types of medical malpractice as there are fields of expertise in medicine, of which there are dozens, if not hundreds. However, most cases of medical malpractice fall under [...]
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Truck Accidents Caused by the Trucking Industry
Posted on 30. Oct, 2009 by Admin.
When investigating an accident there may be some initial assumptions on what caused the accident. It may have been excessive speeding by the truck driver. It could have been a poorly maintained truck. It might even be a load that is excessive or unbalanced. These are just some of the factors that cause trucking accidents. [...]
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Divorce Law and Types of Child Custody
Posted on 28. Oct, 2009 by Admin.
Determining what is in the best interest of the children after a divorce is very important. There are a number of different options for child custody, and it’s important to keep the interests of the child first and foremost when determining what kind of child custody is best. Physical Custody Physical custody refers to which [...]
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Truck Accident Lawyers That Do What They Say They Will Do
Posted on 13. Oct, 2009 by Admin.
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Charging Against Criminal Threats in Raleigh
Posted on 09. Sep, 2009 by Admin.
Many people have the unfortunate experience of terroristic and criminal threats. Depending on the type of threat, these can be charged as felony or misdemeanors. When a threat is charged as a felony, it is very significant. Make sure that you find a Raleigh attorney who specializes in criminal defense law. The intent of such [...]
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Have a DWI? Hire a DWI Attorney.
Posted on 12. Aug, 2009 by Admin.
Aside from this, a DUI lawyer may be able to erase a suspect’s DUI arrest from his permanent record; appeal a license suspension by the state until trial commences; reduce the charged to reckless driving for first time offenders resulting to lesser fines and reduces license suspension time and even decide if the suspect should [...]
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More DUI/DWI Myths
Posted on 31. Jul, 2009 by Admin.
Myth: A person can go to the bar and drink anywhere from three to five single-shot drinks and still test negative for a DUI. Truth: The law says that in order for the average person to stay under the illegal BAC level when driving they can only consume one drink per hour. Even consuming one [...]
