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DUI/DWI and Social Host Liability

Friday, September 25, 2009

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Social host liability refers to a person’s responsibility when supplying alcohol to guests. The laws surrounding social host liability vary greatly from state to state. In some states it only refers to adults serving alcohol to minors, and in some others it is covered under dram shop law. Dram Shop Laws In the 18th century, businesses in England sold spoonfuls of gin, called a dram. Dram shop laws refer to holding businesses accountable for any injury or damages caused by an intoxicated…

Issues to Consider When Filing a Truck Accident Claim

Friday, September 25, 2009

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Being successful at winning a truck accident claim can be extremely difficult. There are extreme amounts of hurdles that a victim and their attorney must jump before presenting a solid claim. This is why it is vital to have an experienced truck accident attorney. Every victim has the right to file a claim. Although this is true, the more experience that your attorney is when in comes to truck accident law, the more your case can be maximized. Truck accidents are…

Protect Your Rights with a Personal Injury Lawyer

Friday, September 25, 2009

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Being injured due to someone else’s carelessness is always hard to handle. You can take some steps to protect yourself and allow your claim to be settled in a quick and fair manner. Make sure to write down everything you can remember. You may want to include things such as how you received your injury, addresses, phone numbers, and names of potential witnesses, insurance representatives, police officers, or workman’s compensation representatives if hurt while on the job. Talk to a personal injury…