While dog is considered man's best friend, it's important to know what you are dealing with when it comes to potential harm. The fact of the matter is that there are close to 5 million dog bite cases every year. A dog bite could be mild, but it can also cause permanent injury or worse. Because of this risk, it's important that you know how to approach a potential legal situation if you do happen to get bitten by a dog.
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Even though nearly all states now require basic liability vehicle insurance by law, there are still millions of drivers who continue to drive without coverage. While some may have simply forgotten to pay their premium, more are likely to be deliberately manipulating the law by taking out the necessary coverage in order to register a car purchase or renew their license plates and then immediately allowing it to lapse afterward. This common problem can be both frustrating and financially devastating when law-abiding drivers who faithfully maintain proper insurance coverage on their cars are involved in a collision with the uninsured driver.
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The loss of a loved one is not meant to be easy. Not only will you have to deal with the physical loss and the emotions that come along with it, but you will also have a great deal of financial obligations after a loved one passes away suddenly. In certain situations, you may be able to file a wrongful death suit against another person or party after the loss of a loved one.
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If you don't live in one of a handful of states that has no-fault laws, there's a good chance you need to seek legal representation if you are ever involved in a car accident. Before you call an attorney, your best bet is to gather some information first. Here's a look at what a lawyer will likely need should you ever find yourself in this unfortunate situation.
1. Seek Out Bystander Information
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After hiring a personal injury attorney and deciding to pursue a personal injury lawsuit, it is important to disclose to your lawyer anything that could potentially affect your case. For example, if you have an illness or diagnosis that preceded the case, and that diagnosis could be considered the source of your personal injury or your personal injury is related to your medical/health issue, you lawyer will want to know that.
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