My biggest pet peeve is waste of time legal events. Depositions are at the top of the list. Am forever tearing my hair out when a defense lawyer says to a seasoned expert:Q I’m assuming you’ve had your deposition taken before.A Hundreds of times.Q And you probably know the rules.A I do.Q Well, let me
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On August 5, 2024, the Brown County (Illinois) Health Department (BCHD) was informed by the county sheriff that numerous potential jurors being screened for an upcoming trial had reported recently experiencing a gastrointestinal illness. One week later, on August 12, a laboratory-confirmed case of Salmonella enterica serotype Agbeni infection was reported to BCHD by the Illinois Department
For any Charleston DUI lawyer, defending a felony DUI is very challenging, and the stakes are much higher than defending a municipal or magistrate-level DUI, such as a DUI 1st. In South Carolina, felony DUI involves the great bodily injury or death of another person. A felony DUI differs from a DUI in both
Much has been written about the risks of lawyers relying on generative artificial intelligence (Gen. AI) to draft briefs—especially when unchecked citations turn out to be hallucinated. But lawyer briefs are not the only documents that demand scrutiny. As the cases below show, lawyers must also carefully review their experts’ affidavits, declarations, and reports before
By Steven M. Sweat, Personal Injury Lawyers, APC
Delivery drivers — whether they work for Amazon Logistics, DoorDash, Uber Eats, Postmates, Instacart, or independent courier services — are everywhere in California. With more delivery vehicles on the road, crashes involving delivery drivers are increasingly common. If you’ve been injured in a crash involving a delivery
If you live in California, you already know driving here is its own sport: crowded freeways, unpredictable commuters, lots of tourists, and big-city traffic stress. That reality makes car insurance more than a paperwork exercise — it’s protection for your health, your car, and your finances. This guide walks you step-by-step through how to find
Every year Californians are injured or killed by drivers who made the choice to get behind the wheel while impaired. If you or a loved one were hurt in a crash caused by an intoxicated driver, the legal road ahead can feel confusing, hostile, and time-sensitive. This guide explains — in plain language — how
Getting into a car accident is traumatic — the physical pain, the medical bills, lost wages, insurance hassles, and the emotional stress can quickly become overwhelming. Choosing the right attorney at that moment matters. A strong car accident lawyer not only levels the playing field against insurance companies, but can also protect your legal rights,
Gas Works Park is a toxic waste site where oil and other harmful chemicals fester just below the surface. But the city of Seattle had the great idea of turning it into a park – opening it to the public fully in 1976. Beautiful “kite hill” is actually a mound of sewage and toxic structural
When you’re injured in a car crash, one of the single most important pieces of evidence for insurance claims and personal-injury lawsuits is the official traffic collision report. This document—whether it’s the DMV SR-1 you file after certain collisions or the investigating agency’s police/CHP collision report—captures what the officer saw, witness names, vehicle positions, diagram(s),