When you are shopping for a home, it is your responsibility as a buyer to pay careful attention to every flaw, from something as simple as a crack in the ceiling to things more concerning like outdated electrical components. However, the person or entity that is selling you the home also has a responsibility to disclose information to you as well about the home. If you buy a house and end up totally unhappy with your purchase because the seller failed to mention certain important things, it is possible to file a claim against the seller for things like fraud, negligence, and failure to disclose.
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Slip and fall accidents may seem like a scam or joke on television shows and in the movies, but they are all too real. When you're involved in a slip and fall accident that takes place on a dangerous location like a set of stairs, the injuries could be severe. You could be dealing with broken bones, injured necks, and damaged backs. One way to help with this is by hiring a lawyer to break down the case and help you get some compensation for your pain and suffering.
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While, ideally, it is best to never drive after imbibing in an alcoholic beverage, DWI laws all over the country typically allow drivers to operate motor vehicles when they have low BAC levels that they feel does not impair the driver enough to lead to bad judgement on the road. If you are someone who drives after having a drink or even two over the course of a long night, then you need to stay on top of DWI law changes; not staying on top of common changes in law, such as lowered legal BAC levels or stricter punishments for being caught driving under the influence could lead to a surprise DWI charge after you have only had "
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Being sexually assaulted or abused by someone in a position of trust can be a tremendous violation -- especially when you're abused by a physician or medical professional you've trusted with your most intimate of medical issues. Unfortunately, not all states have laws specifically criminalizing sexual abuse by physicians; although Mississippi lawmakers are currently considering a measure that would provide the state with the ability to prosecute doctors and medical professionals who prey on patients, there are no anti-groping laws in place yet.
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The 2016 election is seen by many as the most highly charged and anticipated election in decades, bringing voters from all corners of each state out in droves to cast their ballots. While many are focusing on the Presidential race or the down-ballot races in their state and local governments, workers' compensation insurers are looking at ballot initiatives in several states that would legalize medical or recreational marijuana for all citizens.
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