Insights Into How Our Legal System Works

Insights Into How Our Legal System Works

  • Your Friend Shoplifts And You Got Accused: What To Do Now?

    No one ever wants to be in this situation, but it's happened before: Someone goes shopping with a friend who shoplifts and uses the first person as a cover or unwitting accomplice. Maybe the shoplifter snuck the item into the first person's bag, or maybe the shoplifter asked the first person to talk to a nearby staff member about something -- and then took advantage of the shift in attention. Whatever the background, it's possible for that first person to be charged as an accomplice.

  • The Benefits Of Accepting A Plea Deal When You Are Facing Federal Charges

    If you have been charged with a federal crime, you may have hired a federal criminal lawyer to help you with your case. If there is a significant amount of evidence against you, your attorney may work to negotiate a plea deal on your behalf and recommend you take that plea deal rather than pushing you to go to trial. If you are on the fence about accepting a plea deal, you may wonder what the benefits are for you in taking a plea deal instead of going to trial.

  • Can You Sue When Injured While Working?

    Workers' compensation insurance is usually required by every business. It helps pay for medical bills and some lost income if you are injured on the job. It also protects your employer from a lawsuit. However, there are some times when you can sue your employer or someone else if you were injured while working. Check out these people you may be able to sue. Your Employer In most cases, you can't sue your employer if you are hurt while working because workers' compensation insurance protects them, but if your employer doesn't have workers' compensation insurance or they don't have enough coverage to pay your medical bills, you may be able to sue the employer.

  • Do You Need A Personal Injury Attorney Following An Auto Accident?

    Every time you get behind the wheel of a car, you run the risk of being involved in an auto accident. Many accidents are minor fender-benders, but serious accidents could permanently alter the course of your life. Seeking out the services of a qualified personal injury attorney following a serious auto accident can be beneficial. Identifying the reasons why you might need legal help will allow you to more effectively utilize the assistance of an attorney if you are involved in a serious auto accident in the future.

  • Understanding The Basics Of A Wrongful Death Lawsuit After A Loved One Is Killed In A Car Accident

    Losing a loved one in a car accident is incredibly difficult to deal with, especially when the negligence of another driver caused the accident. Recovering from the emotional trauma can be even harder if you were in the vehicle when the crash happened. While no amount of monetary compensation can make up for the death of a loved one, in most cases you can file a wrongful death lawsuit if your loved one dies in a car accident that was caused by someone else.

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Insights Into How Our Legal System Works

Hello, I'm Christina Miller. Have you ever been fascinated with why the law works the way it does? Ever since I was in junior high, I had an intense interest in anything related to our legal system, whether it be a crime drama on television, a judge show or a legal case covered on the news. I followed it all. As time progressed, I began learning about how the actual legal system worked and not just the fictionalized version of our legal system. This has lead me to start writing my own blog posts about law that I hope will help others.

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