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Not every legal matter necessarily calls for an attorney– for example, a traffic ticket. However, if you feel that you are not being provided with what you deserve or qualify for, it is in your best interest to hire an attorney with knowledge of such legal matters to represent you and fight for your case, in order to see results more quickly and efficiently.
Even if you know you are guilty of a crime, a criminal defense lawyer can guide you, help you analyze options to choose the one that is best for you, and negotiate so that you sentence/charges are at a minimum.
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Stay calm, and call 911. When the police arrive, do not apologize or admit to any fault. Take pictures of the accident and identify any witnesses that were there. It is then in your best interest to hire a personal injury lawyer to aid in the process of seeking appropriate treatment, while being compensated for it as well as any other damage!
Unlike a car accident, police do not typically respond to a slip and fall accident, so you do not have the standard law enforcement report. You must preserve evidence to the best of your ability. Take photos and videos of the dangerous condition and your injuries, and note the specific time and location. Ask that any surveillance footage be preserved. Get the contact information for witnesses.
A witness is anyone who was at the scene of the accident that saw what happened, excluding the drivers of the vehicles and/or pedestrians involved in the accident. This could include people in other cars and pedestrians that were not directly involved with the accident. In some cases, even passengers within the cars involved can be used as witnesses, given that they do not act in a biased fashion and are deemed credible.
The simple answer is no. There is no law that mandates that you provide a statement to anyone after undergoing a collision, whether it is recorded or not recorded. You have rights to not provide any information, especially not to an insurance company. Remember, one fact about an insurance company is that they will use everything you say to their advantage, particularly the opposing party’s insurance provider. If you say one sentence out-of-context or an incorrect word, that can be used against your accident case.
As these multi-billion-dollar industries surge in popularity, chances of car accidents while in an Uber or Lyft increase. If you have been hurt or injured in any type of accident including Uber and Lyft you are entitled to compensation for damages. Speaking with an attorney for Uber & Lyft rideshare accidents is one of the best ways to recover from injuries and damages.
Regardless of what you plan on pleading, it is vital you hire a criminal defense lawyer to protect your rights. Representing yourself in court is never a good idea, as the prosecution seeks to bring the harshest penalties possible in criminal cases. An attorney from our firm can help you obtain a lighter sentence, or minimize / completely eliminate your criminal charges, if possible.
After you are arrested, it is advised you do not speak with any police officer prior to hiring an attorney. Many individuals do not realize they are not required to give a statement or confession to a police officer. You have the right to remain silent, as well as the right to a lawyer. To ensure you receive the best possible outcome for your case, you should invoke said rights as soon as possible. Police officers often try to use anything you said against you in court, which can be detrimental to your case.
A dismissal means the prosecuting authority or a Judge dropped or threw out the charges against you. Sometimes, it means there was not enough evidence to convict you of a crime you were charged with. An expungement ensures all records of that charge, such as arrest, is erased from public record.
A felony is punishable by one or more years in prison. When charged with a misdemeanor, you are not facing a prison sentence longer than one year. Misdemeanor crimes are often considered less serious than felonies according to the criminal justice system. However, regardless of what type of criminal charges you are facing, it is still imperative you hire a lawyer to ensure your rights are protected.
Depending on your case and your attorney, you may have to go to trial. When charges are filed against you and a verdict cannot be reached prior to going to trial, you must go to court. To avoid trial, however, your lawyer may be able to convince the prosecution your case is not worth prosecuting or may be able to prove your charges were not filed on legal grounds. If this is true, your case may be dismissed.
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