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Text messaging can present hazards, whether it means wear and tear on your hands, or a dangerous distraction while driving. Laws are being passed at all levels to ban texting and driving. Learn about the dangers posed by the almost addictive and popular text messaging form of communication.
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There are thousands of swimming pool-related injuries and deaths each year. A new federal law aims to reduce those numbers by requiring public pools and spas to install anti-entrapment drain covers. Learn about this new law and pool safety issues.
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There's nothing to prove in toughing out the heat in sports practices and training at the expense of one's health. Read about the dangers from heat-related illnesses and know who can be responsible for setting limits on exertion. Finally, know how to look out for yourself or your student-athlete.
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If you're involved with an accident arising out of an activity where helmets are worn, such as motorcycle use, biking or other sports, whether the injured person wore a helmet can be an issue in a personal injury case. Find out how helmet use factors into personal injury lawsuits.
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I've been receiving an inordinate amount of junk mail and suspect that one of my creditors may have sold my personal information to marketers. Is this legal? Is there anything I can do to fight back against this kind of unauthorized relaese of personal information?
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I was involved in a motor vehicle accident with, apparently, a reckless driver. Can I sue him for personal injury and property damage done to my vehicle as a result of his reckless driving?
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Can parents be held responsible for underage drinking and any related accidents/injuries if they were totally unaware of it happening while they are gone for weekend?
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I was injured in a four car accident 10 months ago, went through 6 months of therapy, and have been seeing a chiropractor for 5 months. I have my first meeting with a lawyer this week. The insurance companies (both for the car I was in, and the one that hit us) have been paying my medical bills (for the most part). What questions should I ask during my consultation, and what should I bring with me? Would it be less expensive for me to get a copy of the police report, or have the lawyer get it...
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Our lawyer has told us that we would have to pay our medical bills out of a percentage of our uncontested auto injury settlement (ie. out of a $10,000.00 settlement we would only receive $1000.00) Is this true?
