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[Legal Dictionary]: Definition of Endangerment
Jul 09, 2015
Endangerment, in legal terminology, is an action or inaction in which one person exposes another person to possible harm. Endangerment can be accidental or intentional. Intentional endangerment usually involves a crime, such as battery or reckless driving. A person who intentionally endangers someone may face criminal charges in addition to any civil suit the victim...
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Should I Aim for a Quick Settlement?
Jul 08, 2015
Your focus after an injury is probably on putting your life back together as soon as possible. No one wishes for an uncertain future. The sooner you can resolve the issues you face, the happier you’re likely to be. It’s a fact that in many cases, your expenses will begin to pile up before you...
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[Legal Dictionary] Definition of Average Weekly Wage, Average Daily Wage
Jul 07, 2015
Have you been doing some internet research on personal injury cases? By now, you’ve probably read a few unfamiliar words and phrases. Here are two terms used heavily in personal injury law: Average Weekly Wage, or AWW, is a calculation of an injured employee’s average earnings for one week. This figure is commonly used to...
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Your Case: Real Life, Not a TV Drama
Jul 06, 2015
When somebody else’s carelessness or other wrongdoing has caused you physical harm, you have a long road ahead. You have your physical recovery to focus on, a mountain of medical bills piling up, and an uncertain future. Of course you want to put it all behind you and begin rebuilding your life as quickly as...
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Second Jury Clears Mascot in Hot-Dog-Flinging Case
Jul 03, 2015
John Coomer, who filed an appeal after losing his 2010 case against the Kansas City Royals, once again left the courtroom without a settlement in his favor. While attending a Royals game in 2009, Coomer took a foil-wrapped hot dog to the face after it was thrown by the ball team’s mascot, known as Sluggerrr....
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