When lawmakers and news pundits talk about the opioid crisis, they usually reference the uptick in prescription drug abuse and overdose deaths in recent years. Medical researchers have expanded the number of opioids available, reducing the cost to manage chronic and severe pain for patients while also diminishing the pressure [...]
A car crash is both disruptive and expensive. It may lead to injuries and leave someone without a vehicle that can get them to work. Those who didn\’t cause the crash will typically expect that the other party involved will reimburse them for their losses and expenses. After all, that [...]
The United States Constitution gives people in this country some very specific rights. Some of those rights have to do with police interactions. For example, the Fifth Amendment gives people the right to avoid incriminating themselves. The rights of people to avoid self-incrimination were upheld by the United States Supreme [...]
Drivers cause fatal accidents that take roughly 40,000 lives every year in the United States. In recent years, these numbers have actually been going up. These accidents are caused by drivers of every age group. Human error is the main reason for accidents, after all, and anyone can make a [...]
Maybe you were at a party where an argument started, and then someone hit you. They knocked out several of your teeth, and you have had to invest thousands of dollars in cosmetic dentistry to recover your previous appearance and function. Perhaps you were hurt in a car crash caused [...]
Your phone is a major part of your life. It lets you communicate with others and store crucial information. You can file an insurance claim or record your daughter\’s first steps with the same device. The way that people use mobile devices also makes them a potential treasure trove of [...]
Those who are caught with illegal drugs are often simply charged with possession. For instance, you may not have a prescription for opioids, so you could be charged with possessing the pills, which are only supposed to be given out with a prescription. You can also get possession charges for [...]
If the police knock on your front door, it can be a bit unnerving. You may not believe you’ve done anything wrong or know why they’re there. This may never have happened to you before. But simply seeing the police on your property can understandably make you nervous. Naturally, you’re [...]
People running businesses or conducting their lives in public spaces are responsible if their actions or inaction negatively affect others. The law creates a duty between individuals and the community. Homeowners should maintain their properties in a safe manner. Those with motor vehicles should adhere to licensing and insurance rules, [...]
You have a reasonable expectation of privacy when in your own space, whether you own your own home or your rent a small studio apartment. You also have protection from unreasonable searches and seizures thanks to the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution. The Fourth Amendment is one of the more [...]
