Firm Blog

On January 11th, the Supreme Court decided to take on a case involving the controversial procedure of drawing blood from unconscious suspects to obtain an accurate blood-alcohol concentration reading. In most cases, these individuals have been accused of DUI. Is it legal to conduct such blood tests when the person accused of a crime is unconscious? After all, that person… [read more]

Most dog owners understand the life-long commitment and responsibility that comes along with being a pet owner, but few fully comprehend the extent of their liability in the event someone gets injured by their beloved pet. Statistics prove that most dog-related injuries occur to children, and most victims are injured by pets of family members or friends rather than strangers.… [read more]

Most motorists mistakenly believe that they can simply pay their way out of a ticket. Sometimes, a traffic violation can cause consequences like a hike in your insurance rates, traffic school attendance or a suspension of your driving privileges. It’s important to be versed on these potential results of traffic tickets to help keep you vigilant about the laws of… [read more]

When you’ve been charged with a DUI, it’s important to understand your right to fight your charges. During a DUI trial, you will need to provide the court with your testimony, relevant facts and any evidence to support the theory that you were not driving under the influence. Proving your innocence can be extremely difficult when you have failed a… [read more]

Medical malpractice occurs when doctors, hospitals or nurses act outside of the reasonable standard of care and cause an injury to a patient. Childbirth is an inherently dangerous process, but there are still countless injuries that occur as a result of medical negligence. Below are the three main categories of childbirth-related medical malpractice claims. Birth Injuries to the Newborn or… [read more]