How Best To Drive Safely At Night, And Avoid Legal Issues

How Best To Drive Safely At Night, And Avoid Legal Issues

Driving at night increases the risk of car accidents taking place and it is why you must ensure that you are driving safely after the sun sets. If you do cause an accident then you could easily land yourself in legal hot water, especially if you have injured someone because of your driving. If you speak to any night driving accident lawyer you will find that in most cases the people who cause the accidents are generally safe drivers, but because of the fact that they drove at night, they were a danger to others. 

In order to keep yourself and other safe, and to avoid legal troubles, here is how to drive safely at night. 

Car Maintenance 

Good car maintenance is important as a general rule of owning a car, and it can help to reduce your risk of accidents. One aspect of this which is going to be … Read the rest

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Average Payouts For Car Accident Injuries

Average Payouts For Car Accident Injuries

We are often asked here at The Legal Mediator how much people can expect for certain injuries following a car accident and how compensation is calculated. In terms of how compensation is calculated for common car accident injuries, this is most often based on the location of the injury and the severity of the injury. To get a better understanding of what kind of payouts we generally find, let’s take a look at some of the most common injuries which we see, and what the average is for them. 

Minor Injuries

Minor injuries is an umbrella term which refers to injuries such as soft tissue damage and whiplash, as well as tight muscles and some level of trauma. The average payout for these commonly suffered injuries is between $10,000 and $25,0000. The reason why these ranges are so broad is that it very much depends on the location of … Read the rest

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Why You Should Consider Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney

Why You Should Consider Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney

Personal injury is a broad area in law, which generally covers accidents and injuries one sustains due to another party’s negligence, recklessness, or maliciousness. The most common type of personal injury case is the auto accident injury. Auto accidents- be it car, motorcycle, or truck accidents – are fatal and can leave a victim with severe personal injuries. These accidents not only cause physical injuries, but they can also cause emotional distress and property damage. The effects of a car accident can be so severe that they interrupt the victim’s life or even result in death.

What next after an auto accident?

By law, all motorists have a duty of care that requires them to drive cautiously at all times. As a result, if an auto accident occurs due to the driver’s negligence, the victim or their family is entitled to total compensation for the injuries sustained. Although the victim … Read the rest

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DIFFERENT AREAS OF PRACTICE: THE CRIMINAL LAW EDITION

DIFFERENT AREAS OF PRACTICE: THE CRIMINAL LAW EDITION

Having been accused of a crime can possibly tarnish one’s name, restrict liberties and other serious impacts. To minimize the impact it can possibly have, you need a lawyer who is experienced and knows how to draw up a strong and unique defence. Alberta Legal is one of the leading names in criminal law. Following are the different areas of practices of criminal law.

Criminal Charges

If you are being investigated for a crime, you must have a criminal defence lawyer on retainer. The lawyer will guide you through the process and prevent you from incriminating yourself. It is always best to have a lawyer by your side from the beginning.

Sexual Offence

Sexual Assault and offence cases are highly complex. When you have been accused of such a crime, you need a lawyer who has an understanding of the law and knows the rules of evidence which are essential … Read the rest

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WHEN SHOULD YOU REACH OUT TO A PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER?

WHEN SHOULD YOU REACH OUT TO A PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER?

Being injured due to someone’s negligence is extremely stressful. Sometimes we even find ourselves thinking about how our lives would’ve been if the accident had been avoided. When you have suffered an injury due to someone else’s ignorance, you need to press charges and fight for the compensation that you truly deserve. At such a time, you need a lawyer who has your back. Wagners Law Firm always has your best interest in mind. They believe that justice should be accessible to all. They offer multilingual services in languages including French and Spanish. When should you reach out to a personal injury lawyer? How can they help you? Here is all that you need to know about it.

Accidents and Personal Injuries

When you have been injured physically or psychologically because of another person or entity’s negligence or misconduct. You might have a right to be compensated for the damages … Read the rest

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