Personal Injury Lawyers

• What is a power of attorney?
• Are there different types of powers of attorney?
• Who should be appointed as agent under a power of attorney?
• Can multiple agents be appointed?
• What is the agent's legal authority under a power of attorney?
• What are the agent's duties to the principal?
• Is it possible to revoke a power of attorney?

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Most people know that they need an attorney if they are involved in an accident or are injured by another person, but attorneys help people in many other ways too. If you are stuck with a car that is a lemon or if an electronics store won't repair the big screen television that you bought from it, you may need to hire an attorney to help resolve the dispute. Legal advice is also helpful if you are buying or selling a home or starting a new business. Attorneys can provide valuable advice on estate planning, tax matters, and marital issues. Read the rest of this entry »

The losing party in a civil lawsuit can file an appeal after the state trial court enters a final judgment in the case. Generally, a notice of appeal has to be filed within 30 days after a judgment. The person who files the appeal is called the appellant, and the other party is called the appellee... Read the rest of this entry »

Every state has a code of judicial conduct that sets ethical guidelines for judges. All states have judicial conduct commissions with the power to investigate, prosecute, and decide cases of judicial misconduct. There is also a code of conduct for federal judges. The code of judicial conduct requires a judge to avoid not only impropriety but also the appearance of impropriety. The code of judicial conduct also covers judicial integrity, independence, diligence and impartiality. Membership in discriminatory organizations is currently a controversial topic. Read the rest of this entry »

The Innocence Project is a non-profit legal clinic that uses DNA testing to free wrongfully convicted prisoners, especially inmates on death row. Attorneys supervise law students, who handle the cases. The project takes only cases in which the DNA testing of sperm, blood, saliva, skin, or hair can provide conclusive proof of the inmate's innocence. In some cases, the DNA used to convict has been lost or destroyed or it is too tainted to be properly tested. The project has been in existence since 1999, and 153 inmates were exonerated by November 2004. Many of these inmates had served decades in prison for crimes they did not commit. All legal services provided by the Innocence Project are without charge or pro bono. Read the rest of this entry »

This article offers information about the legal process from when you call to settlements and filing a lawsuit.

At the first meeting we obtain general information about your accident: how it happened, who was involved; the nature of your injuries; your health care providers; insurance information; witnesses; the damage to your automobile if a car was involved. (Try to get pictures of the damage.) It is very important that you tell us all the facts, even those that you think might hurt your case. Remember that all of our conversations are confidential and are protected by attorney-client privilege...

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