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If you’re thinking about becoming a criminal defense lawyer, then you should definitely read this article. In it, we’ll discuss several things that every aspiring lawyer should know, including the importance of criminal law, what kind of education you’ll need, and the different types of practice areas that a criminal defense lawyer can work in. …

If you have been charged with a DUI in Texas, it is important to understand the laws that apply to this charge. In this article, we will discuss the DUI law in Texas and what you should do if you are arrested for driving under the influence. If you are pulled over for a DUI …

If you were involved in a car accident, there is a good chance that you may be entitled to file an insurance claim. In this article, we will discuss the basics of car accident claims law and eligibility to file an insurance claim. Let’s get started! What is car accident insurance? Car accident claims law …

If you have been in a car accident, there are a few things you need to do as quickly as possible. This is especially true if you have been injured in the accident. In this article, we will discuss the steps you should take following a car accident. Understanding your legal rights after a car …

Yet another construction worker is killed following the second southwest Michigan trench collapse in a week. Stanley Wilson of Burlington died in the work site accident – despite frantic and heroic efforts to save him. This time the location was the Kalamazoo area. The previous work site trench collapse occurred in the Benton Harbor area. …

A rollover is an accident in which a vehicle tips over on its roof or side, often ejecting passengers, which increases the probability of death or catastrophic injuries: traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations, fracture, burns, and internal organ injuries. Rollovers are relatively rare, accounting for only 2 percent of all motor vehicle accidents; but they …

Fatal car accidents had been declining in recent years, with numbers declining from 2005 through 2011. But an upturn in 2012 reversed the trend, and the nationwide toll increased by about 5 percent to roughly 32,600 deaths. Every 12 minutes on the average, another American is killed in a car accident. Traffic fatalities remain near …

Distracted driving is anything a driver does that draws attention away from road and controlling the car. Driver distraction is one of the primary causes of all auto accidents and a contributing factor in as many as 80 percent of fatal crashes. It is a driver’s responsibility to stay focused and alert while driving, and to avoid …

Commercial truck drivers are held to higher driving standards than other drivers. A commercial vehicle driver is in violation of the law if their blood alcohol content level (BAC) is .04% or above, while a noncommercial driver may be cited for DUI with a .08% BAC. A truck driver will lose their commercial driver’s license …

An 18 wheeler or semi-tractor trailer consists of the cab and the trailer. Jackknifing occurs when the trailer portion swings out to the side of the cab, resembling a partially opened jackknife. Jackknifing may be caused when the cab stops suddenly, or from icy or slippery road conditions, or for other reasons. In many cases …