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The New York Child Victims Act: It's Meaning For Victims Who Want To File A Lawsuit
The victims of child sexual abuse have a right to sue their abusers — but those rights are often impaired by laws that limit the time in which they can take action. Since minors can't file a lawsuit on their own, they usually have a short statute of limitations in which to act once they turn age 18. The New York Child Victims Act changes things for the better. It acknowledges the reality that many victims struggle to come forward with allegations of abuse because of their fear or shame for years — and too many abusers go on without any accountability for their actions.
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3 Things To Take Pictures Of After Your Motorcycle Accident
With more people carrying around smartphones and other devices that have cameras, it is becoming easier for people to gather evidence and proof when they are involved in an incident. For example, if you find yourself involved in a motorcycle accident, it is a good idea to take multiple pictures and even videos so that you can gather proof of just what happened in the accident. These are some of the things that you will want to take pictures of after your motorcycle wreck.
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Picking Up After A Loss: 4 Steps To Take When Your Loved One Is Killed By A Drunk Driver
If your loved one was killed in a drunk driving accident, one of the first things you need to do is hire a wrongful death attorney. Wrongful death accident lawyers will help you through the process of receiving compensation for the loss of your loved one. The information provided below will help you understand more about filing a wrongful death claim against the person responsible for your loved one's death.
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3 Things to Know About Quickly Settling a Car Accident Case
After a car accident, you might need to get your car fixed or buy a new one if it is totaled, and you might start getting medical bills in the mail that you cannot afford to pay. Because of this, you might consider rushing into settling your case, just so you can take care of the bills you have, but this is not always the best thing to do. In fact, here are three things to know about settling a car accident case too quickly.
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3 Things Your Lawyer Can Help You Determine About Your Slip And Fall Case
If you have recently been injured in a slip and fall accident, you could be thinking about meeting up with a lawyer who handles slip and fall accident cases. If this is true, your lawyer will probably talk to you about the specifics of your case to make a few determinations. Some of the things that your lawyer can help you determine in relation to your case are listed here.
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The Importance Of A Settlement Demand Letter In A Car Accident Case
One of the key steps in settling a car accident case is creating a settlement demand letter to send to the insurance company that is handling the claim. While you could create this letter yourself, it is often better to hire a lawyer to do this for you. Here are several things you should understand about this important letter. What is a settlement demand letter? A settlement demand letter is a formal letter written on behalf of the victim of a car accident to the insurance company handling the claim.
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Understanding And Defending Yourself In A Radio Distracted Driving Case
Most people have done it before: messing around with the radio while driving. Many drivers figure that they are good enough drivers to avoid an accident while using the radio...until they cause one. And now, a lawsuit is being pursued against them for distracted driving. Thankfully, defenses are possible for this situation. Fussing With A Car Radio Is Distracted Driving When radios were first installed on cars, experts believed that accidents would increase due to distraction.
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Take It To The Judge: 6 Reasons To Fight A Traffic Violation And Clear Your Good Name
While a single traffic ticket, be it for speeding or an illegal lane change, may mean paying a few dollars, more than a few tickets, along with the severity of the circumstances, can add up to big headaches for you as a driver, a consumer, and a person who appreciates their freedom. Sometimes a ticket isn't worth arguing over, even if you think you were in the right, but other times, you really need to take the ticket to a judge and fight it with everything you have.
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Should You Have Legal Help With Your Car Accident Claim?
In spite of the perception that accident victims in the United States are all too ready to file lawsuits, when your situation fits the qualifications you might be foolish not to take action. Many of the same people insisting that too many lawsuits are being filed are also probably thinking that the insurance company will do their part and provide hurt people with compensation. Read on to get a better idea of knowing when you need to hire a personal injury lawyer.
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Can You File A Wrongful Death Lawsuit If Your Loved One Is Killed In A Train Accident?
Hundreds of trains travel the rails on a daily basis. Both commuter and freight trains ride the rails, crossing the country at all hours of the day. For the most part, these trips are safe, and everyone gets to their destination with no problems happening. Once in awhile, there is an accident or derailment that might happen that is severe enough to cause injuries and death. If your loved one was killed in a train accident, is it possible to sue the rail company for wrongful death?
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