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A witness report can be a crucial piece of evidence in personal injury cases. It is the statement of a person who has no interest or stake in the outcome of the case. If you have been in a car accident, you can ask anyone at the scene of the event to make a witness report. What Information Should The Witness Include In The Report?
In the days after you’ve been injured in a car accident or other incident that wasn’t your fault, you’re probably feeling overwhelmed about what has happened. With medical treatments, being unable to work and bills piling up, you may think that you need some time to recover and deal with your circumstances. While it’s true that you should do everything you can to regain
If you find yourself confused about the differences between parole and probation, you are not alone. These two legal terms confuse many people. In fact, they do have some similarities. Probation is an alternative to incarceration and parole is a supervised release from prison. Yet there are some important distinctions between the two. Let’s take a close look at what these two legal terms
Medicare and Medicaid patients sometimes get a surprise after having an accident where someone else is at fault. They find they have to reimburse Medicare or Medicaid for medical claims paid in relation to the accident, and they have no idea why. We will give you the rundown on why you must pay back Medicare or Medicaid. Here’s A Common Scenario: A Medicare recipient gets in an car accident,
Bail is a trade of money or property with a court for the release of a suspect from jail in exchange for the suspect returning for trial. If the suspect fails to show at the scheduled court date, the bail is forfeited. In some instances, if the suspect upholds his commit to attend all scheduled court dates, the bail money may be returned. The
If you suffer a personal injury, be it physical or mental, it might be possible to sue for compensation. The specifics of your injury determine whether legal recourse is available. If you are completely responsible for your injury, it is not possible to successfully sue. However, if another party bears any responsibility for your injury, you may be able to sue. Lack Of Due
This is one scenario where the circumstances surrounding your loved ones case carries the most decisive weight. If you are talking about a bail situation, a lawyer may be your best bet at getting your family member out of prison. A lawyer can negotiate on their behalf and get the bail lowered to a more reasonable level, but the amount owed does fit the
In the confusion following a DWI arrest, clients can forget to ask a very practical question: what happens to my car? As they say, the devil is in the details, and this detail can cost you. It’s important to know what your options are and how to activate those options so you can maintain your composure and recoup any financial losses. With that in
Hailstorms are a part of life here in the Texas Panhandle. Sweeping thunderstorms often bring ice pellets that range from the size of small granules up to the size of softballs. These ice pellets can do a lot of damage to property. While there is nothing we can do to stop the hail from coming, there are a few things you can do to
Stockard, Johnston, Brown, Netardus & Doyle, P.C., would like to welcome attorney Benjamin Doyle to our legal team. Ben’s practice focuses on Commercial Litigation and First-Party Claims against insurance companies. His practices includes a diversity of trial experience involving contract, casualty, property damage, and personal injury claims. Born in Lubbock, Texas, Ben received his license to practice in Texas in 2012 and has practiced
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