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I’ve Been Charged With a Criminal Offense. Now What?
The process that takes place once you have been charged with a criminal offense can vary depending on the severity and nature of the crime. If there is probable cause to believe that a crime has been committed, you will either be released with a citation or arrested. Instead of either of these, you may…
Read MoreStroke Victim Resident of a Nursing Home that Was Raped by Co-Resident Receives Large Confidential Settlement
DeMent Askew’s client had suffered a stroke years ago. She could not speak as a result of the stroke, and she was also confined to a wheelchair. However, she was still very sharp mentally. She was residing in a nursing home because of her physical limitations. One day, a new resident appeared in the nursing…
Read MoreI’ve Had a Car Accident. Will My Car Be Considered Totaled?
Probably one of the most frustrating and confusing issues that come up with a car accident is whether or not the car is going to be considered a complete write-off, or “totaled.” At some point you’ve probably heard some shocking stories from family and friends about their vehicle being considered totaled when the driver felt…
Read MoreHelp! My Teenager Committed His First Traffic Offense
Bad news: your newly licensed teenager was carelessly cruising along the highway when he got a wake up call. The wail of police sirens came whirring up behind him. Slowing down wasn’t good enough and he’s gotten his first traffic ticket. And this traffic offense could cost you hundreds of dollars in insurance rate hikes.…
Read MoreSpeeding and Aggressive Drivers Can Be Extremely Dangerous
Speeding and aggression in a motor vehicle comes with an inherent risk of accidents and injuries. Such risks increase when other drivers on the road also act irresponsibly. While some drivers do make mistakes, others purposefully choose to drive dangerously. If a deliberately dangerous driver causes a mishap, all the victims who are injured have…
Read MoreTexting and Driving: New Etiquette Issues
Albert Einstein supposedly said, “I fear the day technology will surpass our human interaction.” It certainly expresses the feelings of many people born decades before smartphones and other digital devices and the constant battle against texting and driving. How Cell Phones Are Being Used – A Study A report from the Pew Research Center has…
Read MoreHow A Personal Injury Claim Can Turn into Criminal Charges
If you file a fraudulent personal injury claim, you could face criminal charges. You may also be liable to the insurance company for any monies paid to you and for costs used to investigate the fraud. How Can Fraud Occur in a Personal Injury Claim? Insurance fraud in a personal injury case usually occurs when…
Read MoreSingle Mother on Her Way to Work Hit by Pick-Up Truck Running a Red Light Receives $122,500.00 Settlement Just Before Trial
DeMent Askew Johnson & Marshall’s client was driving south on Lake Wheeler Road in Raleigh on her way to work. She was approaching the intersection with Centennial Parkway and was intending to travel straight through the intersection. At the same time, the Defendant was driving a large pick-up truck traveling in a northerly direction on…
Read MoreHow to Successfully Navigate a Sobriety Check Point
Many driving under the influence charges seem to result from a driver having to go through an unexpected roadblock after a night of casual drinks. While a sobriety checkpoint is a horrible inconvenience to begin with, later it can turn out to be your best asset if you have to go through a defense process.…
Read MoreWant to Avoid an Accident? Be a Better Passenger
Do you remember when you were in high school, cruising around on a summer night with friends in tow? Many a teen enjoys such an experience, but today many states have placed restrictions on the number and age of passengers that can accompany a new driver. There’s good reason too: teen drivers are three times…
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