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Holding A Business Liable For Serving Drunk Patrons If a business serves alcohol, it has a responsibility to the public. We have all heard the term “bar hopping,” and if an individual comes into a business while intoxicated, or who appears almost drunk, they are liable for injuries suffered by anyone who is hurt by…

Many states have laws requiring motorists to maintain at least minimal automobile coverage, which means when you get in a car accident, the process of going through insurance to pay for damages and medical expenses should be easy.  Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case.  Sometimes a driver has no insurance, or the insurance provider denies…

When it comes to safety on the road, personal responsibility is paramount. After all, a vehicle is a powerful tool with a lot of beneficial potential, but also a fair amount of detriment as well. The most considerate of us typically keep safety at the forefront of our minds when we are driving on the…

Whether you slip in a supermarket and fracture your hip, you’re hit by a drunk driver, the neighbor’s dog bites you, or your doctor misdiagnoses your medical condition, leading to additional harm, you may have a claim for personal injury as a result.  In many cases, insurance companies will pay out for any damages resulting…

We all know about the dangers of driving while intoxicated, but there is an even more insidious form of distraction that can be just as deadly. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has determined that texting while driving is more dangerous than operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol level of .08. Statistically, a…