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Last Updated : November 30, 2021
By: Jessica Zorn A deposition is a question-and-answer session when you give testimony under oath before your trial. It is your opportunity to answer questions asked by an attorney and, to some extent, tell your side of the story. Everything said in a deposition is recorded by a court reporter – so anything you say…
Read More About What is a deposition?If you’ve been seriously injured due to an accident caused by someone else, you may be able to seek compensation for your medical bills and other accident-related expenses. The Birmingham personal injury attorneys with Farris, Riley & Pitt, LLP help people with their legal matters after tragic accidents. We have been successfully handling claims and…
Read More About 10 Reasons Why Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer is ImportantBy: Jessica Zorn There are two common ways you could end up with a different lawyer handling your case after you hire someone: (1) you may fire your attorney and hire someone new or (2) your attorney may refer your case to a different lawyer or firm. Here is everything you need to know about…
Read More About The Truth About Switching AttorneysWe like to believe modern workplaces, even in industrial settings that pose inherent risks due to the products being produced, are safe for employees. A lot of progress has been made in recent decades thanks to regulating bodies such as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and a plethora of industry-specific entities intended to…
Read More About Historic Industrial Accidents Resulting From Corporate NegligenceThe U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) was established through the Consumer Product Safety Act of 1972. It is the federal government organization that evaluates consumer products, catalogs and analyzes industry safety studies and consumer complaints, and coordinates recall efforts for unsafe consumer products.1 (more…)
Read More About How Does the Consumer Product Safety Commission Work?In your initial meeting with an attorney, a lot of ground is covered. You may discuss what happened or how you’ve been affected. Often times, so much needs to be discussed that the basics can be pushed into the background: The most important thing is that you GET BETTER. Most cases can’t proceed without you…
Read More About 5 Things Your Attorney Forgets To Tell You About Your Personal InjuryTom James will be speaking at an ICLE webcast seminar as a plaintiffs’ lawyer expert on the issues of informal legal discovery in accident cases. The webcast seminar is open to all Michigan lawyers. Although Tom was asked to speak primarily from the plaintiff injury lawyer perspective, the legal discovery seminar is more about the…
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