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Can Parents Get Sued for Throwing an Underage Drinking Party That Results in an Injury?
It’s a pretty common occurrence for parents to host a party where they know that kids will be attending – and drinking – who are under the age of 21. The parents want to let their kids have a good time and have a few drinks. They figure it’s safer to have kids drinking at…
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How to Defeat Writer’s Block
You’ve got a nice big mug of coffee. You sit down at your computer. Maybe you have some mellow background music going. You’ve got your fingers ready to start pecking away at your keyboard. You’re all ready to start writing. Maybe you’re a lawyer drafting a blog article. You could be an aspiring author who…
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How to Prepare Your Client for a Deposition
Let’s talk about how to prepare your client for a deposition. As your client’s lawyer, you can’t just send your client into a deposition cold. That’s a recipe for disaster. Preparation is the key to getting your client through a deposition successfully. The following are my suggestions on how to fully prepare your client for…
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What Damages Can You Recover In a Personal Injury Case?
In a personal injury case, damages are monetary compensation awarded to a plaintiff for the harm caused by the defendant’s wrongful conduct. There are three basic categories of damages in California: Economic Noneconomic Punitive damages Damages awarded to a plaintiff must be “reasonable.” What types of damages can you recover in your personal injury case…
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The Standard of Care for Motor Vehicle Accidents
What is the legal standard for determining who is responsible for a motor vehicle accident? We can’t just say, “Hey, it was your fault! … No, it was your fault!” That’s not good enough. We need to have a legal standard to follow when determining who is responsible for causing a car accident. Assessing Liability…
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7 Things You Need To Do If You’re In a Car Accident
What should you do if you are involved in a car accident? We’re going to talk about seven basic things that you need to do in order to keep yourself safe, get the medical attention you need, collect the information you need, and ultimately get legal help. Here’s what you need to know: 1. Remain…