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An Extra Step You Must Take When Selling Landlocked Property
If you own a large piece of land and would like to sell part of it, one issue you may encounter is how to give the owner access to the land. This only occurs when a piece of property is labeled as "landlocked," which means that there is no access to it. If you want to sell a piece of land that is currently landlocked, you will need assistance from a real estate attorney to make this happen.
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3 Ways To Prove Medical Malpractice
If you have been the victim of medical malpractice, you are probably wondering if there is something that you can do to get some restitution for your damages. Luckily, there are some people who have successfully filed and won medical malpractice lawsuits. Here are a couple ways to prove that you were harmed in a medical malpractice case. 1. Negligent Procedure One of the main reasons that people file a medical malpractice case is if the doctor treating them was negligent.
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Can You Withdraw A Guilty Plea?
When you are arrested and get to the point where you need to give your plea, it is often easier to simply plead guilty. There are many reasons why someone pleads guilty, then later regrets it, from not completely remembering the series of events, to being overwhelmed by the arrest itself. If you have given a guilty plea and regret it later on, you might be able to change your plea.
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The Importance Of Doctor-Patient Confidentiality
Doctor-patient confidentiality is the term used to describe an agreement between a doctor and their patient. It states that the doctor may not share information about the patient, including their lab results and medical conditions, to the general public. However, there are many stipulations within this moral code and there can be some tricky legal situations that arise. If you think your doctor went against the doctor-patient confidentiality rule, here are some things to know first.
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Understanding Lawsuits In Personal Injury Cases That Involve Acts Of God
No matter your religion, you still may have to someday deal with what insurance companies like to call an "act of God." You may know the term from hearing about insurance claims in cases of wild weather or earthquakes. However, the term also applies to personal injury claims. What is an Act of God? An act of God, or force majeure, is a real legal term that usually means an act of nature that's inevitable.
About Me
Hello, I'm Phillip Kerr and I just love the legal profession and courtroom drama. Have you ever watched judge shows on TV? I know that these shows are not an accurate representation of the courtroom, but there is something you may have noticed. Some individuals come into the courtroom well-dressed, articulate, respectful and with the knowledge and documents necessary to support a case, while others come unprepared, slovenly dressed and appear as if they do not have a care in the world. How you present yourself and the knowledge that you have of the law will have an impact on how you are treated, even if you have legal representation. This blog is designed to assist those who are going to trial in doing just that.
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