5 Police Mistakes That May Lead to DUI Dismissal

Facing a DUI charge can be stressful and overwhelming. However, you’ve got to keep in mind that being arrested for a DUI doesn’t automatically lead to a conviction, especially if the officers involved made any mistakes when handling your arrest. With the guidance of your DUI lawyer, you can increase your chances of the best possible outcome in your case and possibly even get your case dismissed because of one of the five common police errors in DUI cases below.

DUI Checkpoint that Doesn’t Meet Requirements

Sometimes, police officers fail to follow the rules required for DUI sobriety checkpoints. If the police violate multiple guidelines, the checkpoint could be labeled unconstitutional. Checkpoints must be publicized in advance, supervised, have adequate staffing, have an unbiased procedure in place for stopping cars, have a drug recognition expert on site and have safe procedures in place to prevent the creation of a traffic hazard.

Failure to Show Probable Cause for an Arrest

Outside of a DUI checkpoint, officers must have what is known as probable cause before stopping a driver and arresting them. … Read the rest

My Workers’ Compensation Claim was Denied

Going to work is an important part of everyone’s day. Coming home is equally, if not more, important. But not everyone comes home in the same shape they left. Sometimes, we are victims of workplace injuries.

When you suffer a workplace injury, your sole focus should be on your recovery. The best way to do that is to work with a trusted workers’ compensation attorney who can help you maximize your recovery. 

What is workers’ compensation?

Workers’ compensation is insurance coverage carried by your employer. This insurance covers lost wages, medical expenses, and rehabilitation costs for employees who are injured on the job. 

Workers’ compensation insurance is no fault which means that it does not matter who caused the injury, the benefit is owed to you if you were injured on the job. However, there are exceptions. If you intended to injure yourself or someone else and you suffered an injury because of your actions, then you would not be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. There are other exceptions and that’s why it’s important to speak with a lawyer today.… Read the rest

Is Your License in Jeopardy When You Get a Speeding Ticket?

Traffic laws represent the attributes every good driver should have and maintain, but no one is perfect. Every driver is likely to experience some type of moving violation during the lifetime of their license. Although, not all of those violations will equate to the removal or suspension of a license. Obviously, for serious offenses, such as a DUI, it is quite possible for a judge to revoke your license. However, is there ever a time when your license can be taken away for routine moving violations, and if so, is the removal permanent, or can your license be reinstated? The answer lies in the definition of a moving violation and the frequency of the improper use of your vehicle.

Routine Moving Violations

A moving violation is considered a breach of traffic law when driving. For example, rolling through a stop sign or running a red light. Also, speeding is a moving violation. These violations are considered routine and not necessarily reckless, although speeding is debatable. For example, a driver who is cited for going five or seven miles per hour … Read the rest

The Purpose of Child Support Payments

When parents have decided to end their marriage, everyone involved will experience some degree of emotion. When children are involved and child support payments need to be arranged, both parents may feel an added amount of pressure. Child support payments are to ensure the child’s quality of life does not become altered after a divorce. Those going through the process should know what their rights are, as well as whether they are receiving the correct amount. If you have recently gone through a divorce and are trying to establish child support payments, it may be useful to speak with a child support lawyer.

The Purpose of Child Support Payments
Child support is a form of court-ordered payments. In general, they are paid for by the non-custodial parent to help their minor children. A family court judge has a duty to set the payment schedule and amount during the divorce proceeding. When a support order is given by the court, it is meant to assist the custodial parent with all of their expenses related to the children. 

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Workers’ Compensation Claim for Carpal Tunnel Injury

Work injuries are often readily apparent. A worker slips and falls or has some other type of accident that leads to an injury. However, some work-related injuries develop over time as the worker continues performing their job functions. When an injury is not straightforward, and is something that progresses and worsens over time, proving a workers’ compensation case is a bit more challenging. You will need a seasoned workers’ comp attorney on your side to help you navigate the ins and outs of such a case.

Here is some helpful information on the condition and how to file a successful worker’s compensation claim if you suffer from work-related carpal tunnel syndrome.

What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a disorder affecting the nerves in the wrist. It’s commonplace in office workers and staffers whose jobs involve repetitive hand motions. The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway in the wrist surrounded by several small bones. The median nerve is usually protected by a ligament that arches over these small bones.

The median nerve has many functions. As one of … Read the rest