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Multiple Vehicle Car Accidents
Imagine a car comes to a complete stop at a red light. The second car approaching from behind also comes to a complete stop behind that first car. A third car comes up from behind the second car, and, because they were speeding, fails to come to a complete stop. The...
Joint and Several Liability
Imagine two drivers decide to street race in the middle of the night. As they both rev their engines and drive down the street, one of the drivers of the car accidentally hits a pedestrian that was crossing the street. The pedestrian is severely injured and has...
Car Accident with an Expired Driver’s License
A car has just rear-ended you on the freeway. You both pull over to the shoulder and exit the vehicle to exchange information, such as insurance cards and driver's license information. You take out your driver's license from your wallet then realize that your...
Car Accident Police Reports
Did you know that police officers create a car accident report after arriving at the scene of an accident? Any of the parties involved to the accident can review the car accident report. Oftentimes, the car accident report could even be brought into trial as evidence....
Burden of Proof
During a trial, what are the parties called? What does each party have to prove? How much evidence should be offered in order to win over the jury? These are common questions that many ask during the jury trial process. Our experienced litigation attorneys at Heidari...
Who Is Responsible for My Injury Caused by a Dog Bite? A Legal Guide
Americans love their dogs, but sometimes dogs can be unpredictable and dangerous. Whether it's due to bad training, a nervous reaction or feeling threatened, dog bites do occur. In fact, an estimated 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs in the US each year. After...
Are Punitive Damages Taxable?
Imagine the court has ruled in your favor, the plaintiff. The court also determines that punitive damages should be awarded against the defendant. Several thoughts run through your mind. What even are punitive damages? How would the fees be calculated? Are punitive...
Who’s at Fault in a Backing Out Accident?
No one wants to be involved in a car accident. It causes a major headache dealing with several different factors such as communicating with insurance, a mechanic, and the other party involved. To make matters worse, backing out of a parking lot is considered to be a...
What is a Severance?
Alice was recently let go from her company due to downsizing after working for the company for several years. When gathering her belongings and leaving the office, Alice wonders if she's entitled to any other extra pay. If so, when will she get paid? This is a very...
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