Category: Legal

Unfortunately, innocent investors get “taken to the cleaners” so to speak every day.  Whether you suspect that you have been defrauded, or are in a dispute with your brokerage firm, stockbroker or investment advisor, it is definitely to your advantage to consult with an experienced investor fraud attorney.  Whether you have lost a small portion [...]

Most Kansas City criminal defense lawyers offer their legal expertise and skill to individuals accused of or charged with a variety of offenses.  From DUI or weapons charges to computer crimes and those considered violent, your Kansas City criminal defense attorney’s goal is to have the charges against you dropped whenever possible.  When it is [...]

While Arizona construction accident attorneys realize that most employers carry workers’ compensation insurance to protect themselves if an employee is injured on the job, often times this isn’t enough.  You expect to be safe when you are at work, but it is widely known that construction is one of the most dangerous industries in which [...]

If you’ve been arrested for driving under the influence, whether innocent or guilty, it is important that you seek the services of a skilled Indiana DUI lawyer right away.  Even if you are guilty, it does not mean that you must face the consequences.  There are many effective defense strategies used by experienced DUI lawyers [...]

Last year, two fatal tower crane accidents led to significant reforms in the construction industry meant to strengthen safety regulations and increase oversight. These cases underscore just how dangerous construction work can be, and if you’ve been injured on the job, you might need legal representation, even if you don’t think so. If you find [...]

Truck accidents happen every day, but unfortunately, many of those truck accidents don’t happen as simple single vehicle accidents. Instead, they happen when trucks get in accidents with cars and other passenger vehicles. As you can imagine, a car or other passenger vehicle is no match for an 18-wheeler; if you been the victim in [...]

When something happens to you personally that is abusive or neglectful, that’s bad enough. However, you are someone who likely has the ability to protect yourself so that you can get yourself out of that situation, take legal action if necessary, and put yourself in safer circumstances. However, if you have had to face the [...]

Lawsuit loans are not actually a loan; in fact, they are a cash advance against a plaintiff’s pending settlement.  In essence, if approved you can access a portion of your expected settlement right now, when you need cash.  Many plaintiffs involved in personal injury lawsuits find themselves strapped for cash, mostly due to mounting medical [...]

Investors who lost money after dealings with MF Global may be surprised to learn that Jon Corzine, ex Chief Executive Officer of the now defunct brokerage firm will likely not face jail time.  The MF Global scandal came roaring to life after the company traded on European government bonds and suffered a nearly $192 million [...]

You may think if you’ve been charged with driving under the influence, it’s a simple offense – and there is really no reason to hire a Kansas City DUI lawyer. If this is the choice you make, you may find yourself facing some very serious consequences.  Driving under the influence is not the minor offense [...]

We think of them as cute and cuddly, but all too often, “man’s best friend” can perpetrate Arizona dog attacks and cause significant injury. A recent case in Glendale illustrated this, after a woman was attacked by a pit bull she was watching for a friend. Fortunately, the woman is expected to survive, even though [...]

Lawsuits can be long and drawn out; if you have found yourself in the position of being a plaintiff in a personal injury lawsuit, you know that you might wait a long time to see any compensation. This may make you think that you should simply settle with the offending parties upfront, rather than wait [...]

On December 19, 2011, Consumer Reports detailed the case of E&B Giftware, of Yonkers, N.Y. The company agreed to pay a civil penalty of $550,000 after it failed to report that its fitness balls could explode if they were over inflated. The balls did in fact explode on several occasions, resulting in at least one [...]

Dallas motorcycle accidents are common, and all too often they end in disaster – serious injuries, or even fatalities.  As experienced Dallas motorcycle accident lawyers, we realize that the fault can lie with the other motorist, or with the rider of the motorcycle.  Regardless of who is at fault, more than 4,500 riders lose their [...]

If you’ve been injured in an accident, you have the right to representation at no cost to you upfront through the services of a personal injury lawyer. You probably already know that, but what you may not know is that as a personal injury victim, you also have access to some of your settlement or [...]

The Arlington DUI attorney you hire when you have been charged with driving under the influence can make the difference in whether you face jail time, steep fines and a criminal record, or whether you do not.  While no DUI lawyer in Arlington can guarantee that they can have the charges dismissed, the outcome will [...]

It’s no accident that we are very protective of consumers in the United States. The United States has very strict laws governing product safety and liability. Therefore, it is a serious situation when someone is injured by a defective product. If that has happened to you, hire an Arizona defective products attorney to represent you [...]

Investment and securities fraud lead to extreme financial losses for thousands of individuals every year.  Fortunately, an experienced investment fraud attorney can be a lifesaver in many cases; those who have been “scammed” or otherwise defrauded can take legal action with the help of a lawyer who specializes in investment and securities fraud, working to [...]

The United States’ justice system is arguably among the best in the world. However, that doesn’t mean that it’s a walk in the park if you’ve been charged with any kind of crime. Although it’s true that you are technically innocent until proven guilty, the actual reality of events is often the opposite. It’s unfortunate [...]

You were found to have a small amount of marijuana or other controlled substance on you, and now you are facing charges of drug possession.  Since you are guilty, there is really no sense in fighting the charges against you, right?  Wrong.  It is essential that you contact a capable Kansas City drug possession attorney.  [...]