Not every personal injury case involves trial. In fact, the majority of cases are able to come to an agreeable settlement outside of the courtroom and avoid the stress and cost of trial. Many injury victims are not familiar with the stages of a personal injury case, and therefore are intimidated by the process. An …
The IRS, Your Business, and Employee Identification
The IRS naturally wants to keep accurate track of everything each person and business earns in America. One of the most efficient ways it can achieve this is to require most larger businesses to obtain what are frequently referred to as either TINs (taxpayer identification numbers) or EINs (employer identification numbers). Most Corporations, Partnerships and …
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
In 1999, the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 established the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) as part of the United States Department of Transportation. The FMCSA was established in order to improve safety in the trucking industry in order to try to prevent truck accidents and the resulting injuries or fatalities. In …
The Duty of Care Owed By a Corporate Board of Directors
Considering the vast sum of money involved with many corporate transactions, it’s imperative that all corporate officers and the board of directors abide by the proper standard of care. All of these individuals have a duty to interact with others in a reasonably prudent manner. Everyone who assumes one of these positions has a duty …
Why Runaway Trucks are Dangerous
Large commercial trucks weigh up to 80,000 pounds and are several times the size of other passenger vehicles on the roads and highways. As you can imagine, if a truck driver cannot stop or control a commercial truck, the truck can potentially take out any vehicles in its path and the resulting damage and injuries …
Why Lowboy Trucks are Dangerous
Many different kinds of commercial trucks travel America’s roads and highways every single day. Many motorists do not know how to differentiate the types of trucks and their respective dangers from one another. For instance, different types of cargo require different types of trailers. A truck carrying fuel or chemicals requires a trailer called a …
The Dangers of Inexperienced Truck Drivers
Because of the risks that come with driving a large commercial truck, drivers are required by law to pass certain tests and hold a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) before ever getting behind the wheel. In order to initially receive a CDL, a driver must attend extensive training courses and undergo examinations to test truck …
The CFPB’s Early Victory Against Capital One
By now, even those who rarely watch television have run across some of Capital One’s credit cards ads that feature the key line, “What’s In Your Wallet?” While these ads do feature rather humorous antics of uniquely garbed actors, many consumers have complained about the types of services they’ve felt pressured to buy from this …
The Attractive Nuisance Doctrine and Pools
Pools can be a source of relaxation and enjoyment, but can also cause serious injury or even death. Children are among the groups most at risk for pool injuries and are often injured when they trespass into a pool unattended. Georgia property owners may be held legally liable for these kinds of injuries under the doctrine …
Teen Driving Safety Tips
Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death of American teenagers. Most of these deaths occur when a teenager is behind the wheel. The risk is highest for sixteen-year-old drivers. There are seven factors that contribute to teen accidents. 1. Inexperience – Young drivers don’t have the experience to deal with unexpected situations such as bad …
Why TBIs Can Be Hard to Diagnose
One common type of injury that can be particularly hard to identify is a traumatic brain injury, or TBI. No TBIs are alike, and people who sustain them may suffer from very different symptoms. Depending on the part of the brain that is affected, a TBI may affect a person’s behavior, memory, speech, balance, or …
How Truck Accidents Can Result in Sternum Injuries
Did a semi-truck t-bone your vehicle or plow into your car head-on? If you were lucky enough to survive the crash, you may well have suffered serious chest trauma due to the tremendous force of the collision. When blunt force or pressure to the chest takes places, a sternum fracture can occur. The sternum, also …
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