Getting a DUI even just once can potentially alter the course of a person's life forever. Though many only think about jail time and its related consequences, the true impact of a DUI can last much longer than that. In what ways do these long-lasting impacts affect a...
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3 places in the grocery store to watch for slip-and-fall hazards
Most people do not think about the risk of injury when heading to the grocery store. However, these often busy locations can easily pose a slip or trip-and-fall risk for unwary customers. That is especially true if store owners and/or employees fail to maintain clean...
When does your right to remain silent kick in?
If you watch much television, you can probably recite the Miranda advisement from memory. After all, the warning is common in police dramas, as it gives them some authenticity. The Miranda advisement has some real-world implications, though. Indeed, it may keep you...
How do construction workers get traumatic brain injuries?
When you are working in a construction zone, there are many possibilities for serious injuries. Your coworkers may also contribute to these potential accidents. Whether you are working up high on a scaffold above solid rock or you are using a piece of construction...
Who has liability in catastrophic truck accidents?
Truck accidents are much more dangerous to passenger vehicles than truck drivers. According to the National Safety Council, 68 percent of injuries after a large-truck accident occur to the occupants of other vehicles. You are at a significant disadvantage when driving...
What mistakes should you avoid making during a DUI arrest?
When a police officer pulls you over, you may initially panic and not know how to handle the situation. Being calm and staying focused on the situation in front of you can help you if you feel scared in the middle of a DUI arrest. Once a traffic stop happens, you...
What should you do after an accident?
In the aftermath of a car accident, you may not know what to do. It can be scary, and if you suffered injuries, you may be unable to move. One of the most important things you should do is contact the police. The Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles explains you...
Florida’s laws distinguish between petit theft and grand theft
Theft charges in Florida generally depend on the worth of property taken. Petit theft offenses may apply to theft of property valued up to $750, as noted on the Florida Legislature website. Law enforcement officials may file misdemeanor petit theft charges for...
How can a car crash change a personality?
Getting into a crash can result in serious injuries to multiple areas of the body. Damage to the neck, back and head hold the highest rate of occurrence. Damage to the head in particular can have lasting and major impacts on multiple facets of a victim's life. In...
Economic versus non-economic damages in wrongful death cases
Wrongful death occurs when a person perishes because of someone else’s negligence. In cases of wrongful death where the victim has surviving family members, there are a few different types of legally pursuable damages including economic, non-economic and punitive....
