The answer to that question depends on several factors. For example, let us say you are driving, obeying all applicable traffic laws, when someone rear-ends you. Normally, both parties will get out and exchange information while they wait for law enforcement to arrive. But what happens when the offending motorist flees the scene? Immediately, you […]
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A brain injury happens when a person suffers blunt force to the head, which can result in an altered state of consciousness, impairment of cognitive abilities, and limitations to physical functioning. Such an injury can truly impact the entire life of the individual, leaving him or her feeling helpless. After receiving treatment from a primary
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More states have continued to press for legalization of recreational marijuana. Currently, 8 states and Washington DC have passed laws allowing recreational marijuana use. Those states are Colorado, Washington, California, Maine, Massachusetts, Alaska, Nevada, and Oregon. This follows the Obama administration’s hands-off approach that allowed states to take the reins on marijuana legality as
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US federal law makes it illegal to grow, possess, purchase, or sell marijuana, also referred to as weed. However, weed is legal in varying degrees in some states. In certain areas of the country, the laws are in flux. Though residents may overwhelmingly vote for the legality of weed, it can take time for legislative
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Successfully filing a workers’ compensation claim can provide essential financial support after you’ve been injured on the job. However, an approved workers’ comp claim doesn’t necessarily mean that your job is guaranteed to be there for you when you return. Federal and state legislation prohibits employers from discriminating against individuals with disabilities, and it also
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When you’ve been in injured in an accident, you might want to file a claim against a negligent party to cover damages incurred after the incident. You’ll have two options: file the paperwork on your own or contact a personal injury lawyer. Although the web has made some of the mundane legal work easier to
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The definitions for assault and for battery can vary by state, but very often this is how they are differentiated: Assault: Threatening bodily harm of another person, enough that the victim believes they will be physically harmed. Battery: When a person is physically assaulted by another person. This can include being touched by someone else
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Many Americans are aware that foods like raw eggs and raw chicken may contain the bacteria Salmonella, and can cause sickness if not cooked properly. However, you might be surprised to find out that several other foods have gained notoriety over the past decade for causing many bacterial outbreaks. Ice cream: Some people might assume
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You pay a small fortune to purchase a house, you pay taxes on the income you earn, and you might even have to pay taxes on assets that you inherit or receive as gifts. So why do you also have to pay property taxes every year? And why might these taxes differ so much between
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