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Learning About Criminal Law Proceedings

Hi there, my name is Abigail Dylan. Welcome to my website about criminal law. Ever since I was a young teen, I have explored the criminal law field in great detail. News stories and case studies have captured my attention as I clamored to understand the court proceedings and legal process. Through the years, I have gained immense understanding of the way the law operates for each type of crime. I will share this knowledge with my readers to help everyone better understand criminal cases and their results. I invite you to visit my site on a regular basis to learn more. Thank you for your time.

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A Slip And Fall At Your Apartment: Is Your Landlord At Fault?

Posted on August 31, 2015

According to the National Floor Safety Institute, an estimated 8 million Americans visit the emergency room each year after suffering a slip and fall. If you suffer an accidental fall inside your apartment or on the rental property, you might be wondering if the landlord is liable for your lost wages, hospital bills and the pain and suffering caused by your injuries. If you're considering suing your landlord after a slip and fall, here is some valuable information that will help you through this sometimes confusing legal process: [Read More]

How Can You Tell If Your Parent Is Being Financially Abused -- And What Should You Do?

Posted on August 10, 2015

If you have a parent who requires daily assistance with personal tasks, but work full-time and are unable to perform this care yourself, you may be thankful to have hired a regular caregiver to provide nursing care and companionship. While this situation can often work out wonderfully for both the person in need of care and the adult child, in some cases it may give rise to financial abuse. You might find that your caregiver has stolen items from your parent's home, or persuaded your parent to give over control of bank accounts. [Read More]

Understanding Duty Of Care In A Personal Injury Case

Posted on July 16, 2015

Along with the term "negligence", the term "duty of care" is one of the most often invoked phrases in personal injury cases. However, what is duty of care? If you're talking with a personal injury lawyer about pursuing a personal injury case, or if you are the defendant in a personal injury case, it is important for you to understand exactly what this phrase means. Throughout the course of this brief article, you'll learn how to precisely define duty of care, as well as how to unpack that statement and the consequences that it may have for you if you so find yourself as either the prosecution or the defendant in a personal injury case. [Read More]

Understanding Assault And Battery As They Apply To Your Personal Injury Case

Posted on July 6, 2015

The most common cases that people think of when hearing about personal injury lawsuits are typically accidents, like slip and fall or auto accidents. That doesn't mean that you aren't eligible to file a personal injury suit if you were the victim of a deliberate attack. If you've been targeted and intentionally attacked, you'll need to explore your options for assault and or battery as a personal injury case. Here are the details of both and how they may be relevant to your injury case. [Read More]