40 years ago today, President Gerald Ford used what is formally called a "pardon" to clear former President Richard Nixon for any crimes he may have committed during his time in office. A pardon is often sought from the higher levels of government for crimes and is...
Month: August 2014
The Truth About Bad Faith Insurance Practices
Most people think of insurance fraud and picture those who misrepresent themselves to swindle money out of insurance companies, but sometimes it is the individual who is the victim of fraud. Insurance companies can engage in fraudulent activities by refusing coverage...
Should I Use “Dummy” Cameras? Legality and Safety Questions Answered
Many times when you walk into a large grocery store or chain department store you will see rows of security cameras, all of which seem to be pointed right at you. These security cameras are great to monitor potential thieves, as well as look for employee and customer...
How Does the Appeals Process Work?
State and federal trial court decisions are often subject to review by an appeals court, including the decisions regarding civil cases. The appeals court looks at the proceedings to determine any errors of law made. If they believe that an error was made during the...
The Statute of Limitations Explained
You've probably heard of the "statute of limitations" at some point in your life, but the term is probably a foggy memory. This statute actually refers to the collective rules regarding when criminal proceedings may be established, and a different statute exists for...
What Are the Rights of the Arrested?
More likely than not, you've watched a show like CSI, Law and Order, or NCIS. As you've watched you might have noticed that these shows focus mostly on the investigation or trial processes of the criminal system. However, there is little focus on the actual rights of...
I Crashed the Company Car: Employer Liability
When you work in an office with a company car, the rules regarding accidents may get tricky. What if you were borrowing the car to perform an errand for work, such as picking up coffee or meeting a client? Is it still your fault? Or maybe you were meeting some friends...
Motorcycle Accident Preventions Tips
As we all know, motorcycles are one of the most dangerous means of transport worldwide. Unlike cars, it does not provide the rider added protection. Since your body is exposed, any accident that occurs may lead to serious injury or even, death.Motorcycle accident...
Dog Bite Lawsuits: Things the Dog Owner Has To Pay For
In the event that you have proven that the dog owner is at fault for thedog bite, you will be able to get compensation. With this in mind, you may wish to know some things the dog owner would be liable to pay for. To help you out, here are some of the things that the...
The Most Common Reasons behind Tractor Trailer Truck Accidents
When you take a look at the number of truck accidents happening in a year, it is easily a frightening statistic. Imagine the number of lives lost because of the various truck accidents happening worldwide. In addition to this, let us not forget the fact that there are...