Do I really need a lawyer?
If you need legal help, understanding your choices and the impact they may have is important. You can often avoid costly and complicated issues if you consult a lawyer before you have a legal problem. A lawyer can evaluate your situation and help determine your next steps and possible solutions.
When should I seek professional legal advice?
Every legal situation is unique and requires specific legal analysis. In some cases, the wrong decision may cost you your legal rights.
Here are some examples of when to seek a lawyer’s assistance:
Before signing any written contracts with major legal
Guardianship and Conservatorship in Personal Injury Law
What is a guardianship?
A guardianship is the appointment by a court of an individual or entity to provide care and to make personal decisions for a minor or an incapacitated adult. In personal injury cases, some people might be under guardianship due to coma, brain injury or other severe trauma. A guardian can be appointed for a child if the child's parents are likewise incapacitated. Before being appointed as guardian, the individual must provide background information to the court, such as any felony history, prior times the person acted as a guardian for someone, and other informa
Cases Against Day Care Centers
“Sexual assault” is a general term that includes: rape, incest, child molestation, marital rape, date rape, sexual harassment, sodomy, sexual abuse, voyeurism, and indecent exposure. Sexual assault is a violent act committed primarily by a perpetrator who needs to feel powerful and in control by forcing someone else to participate in unwanted sexual activity. Often, the victim fears for his or her life or physical well-being and feels that there is no choice but to do what the attacker wants. Sexual offenders are prosecuted criminally, but sometimes those who are supposed to be protector
TBI: Football greats speak out
This morning, one of our attorneys was in court with a parent whose child suffered a TBI, Traumatic Brian Injury. TBI is a serious problem in our country. Recently, well-known football players have been speaking out about TBI. Thomas Jones, a retired running back who played for five teams in 12 NFL seasons, has decided to donate his brain upon his death to the Sports Legacy Institute to be studied for evidence of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). Jones said he has no idea how many concussions he sustained, but that he's concerned with what they could mean for his future. "Honestl
Protect Your Family from Carbon Monoxide
It's cold! But extremely important to keep everyone safe from Carbon Monoxide, which has been called "the silent killer." Typically, carbon monoxide is not produced in dense enough levels to harm anyone, but when appliances malfunction, deadly amounts can rapidly accumulate. Here's what to do to keep everyone safe:
Have your home heating systems (including chimneys and vents) inspected and serviced annually by a trained service technician. If you rent, ask your landlord to have this done.
Never use portable generators inside homes or garages, even if doors and windows are open.