After an accident, many drivers are charged with reckless driving as a way to support the claim that they caused the accident and to increase the penalties they face for their involvement in it. Reckless driving is a misdemeanor charge, so defendants could face jail time. If you have been charged with reckless driving after an accident, you need an auto accident attorney on your side.
Your attorney can reduce the legal penalties you face by asserting that your driving wasn't reckless based on the legal parameters of reckless driving in your state.
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Normally, when someone crashes into the back of your car, that driver is considered to be at fault. However, this is especially the case if the other driver is tailgating you when it happens. If the driver believes that you aren't driving fast enough, they might drive very close to your rear. If you can prove that the other driver was tailgating, this reckless form of driving might help your case.
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Suffering an injury that causes a long-term or permanent disability can turn your entire life upside down. While it's understandable if you are angry, upset, or frustrated, you should also know that it is possible to get financial relief from the government in order to ensure your quality of life. A Social Security Disability claim can get you a regular payout from the government which you can use to pay for your medical care or your basic necessities and living expenses.
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After you have experienced the death of a loved one, you may feel like you want to hold another party responsible to account for the death. However, you might be concerned with how expensive it may be to hire a wrongful death attorney. The good news is that many wrongful death attorneys may not charge any money at all until they have helped you get paid after you have won your case.
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A construction site by its very nature can be a dangerous place. There's lots of heavy machinery moving around and heavy objects being lifted, sometimes to great heights. Construction company owners typically take lots of precautions to ensure a safe working environment for their employees, but sometimes things can still go wrong.
If you were recently injured while working on a construction site, you should know that you may have an opportunity to seek financial compensation, especially if the accident was clearly not your fault.
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