Month: December 2018

How Dangerous Is It to Drive With a Cracked Windshield?

Posted December 20, 2018 | Personal Injury Blog

If something cracks your windshield, you may have to pay for repairs or windshield replacement. Depending on the size and location of the crack, as well as the laws in your state, it may be against the law to continue driving the vehicle without first getting repairs. Regardless of the law, it could be in… read more

Protecting Yourself from Drunk Drivers During the Holidays

Posted December 19, 2018 | Personal Injury Blog

The holidays are some of the most dangerous times to be on the road. Drunk driving rates increase around each holiday season, with an average of 300 people dying in drunk driving crashes the week between Christmas and New Year’s alone. You cannot always predict a drunk driving accident, but you may be able to… read more

What Prescription Drugs Impair Driving?

Posted December 18, 2018 | Personal Injury Blog

Driving under the influence (DUI) does not only refer to driving drunk. Driving after taking prescription medications or illegal drugs can also result in a DUI. Many drivers mistakenly believe taking prescription drugs before driving is safe, because a doctor prescribed them. Unfortunately, this leads to impaired driving and related car accidents. In one study,… read more

What You Need Before a Free Consultation

Posted December 17, 2018 | Personal Injury Blog

Most personal injury attorneys offer free first consultations to potential clients. The goals of the free consultation are to answer the client’s questions, inform the individual of his/her rights, and to offer non-obligatory legal counsel. As someone recently involved in a personal injury accident, it is your responsibility to schedule a free consultation and prepare… read more

Romaine Lettuce E. coli Symptoms

Posted December 14, 2018 | Personal Injury Blog

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently issued a food safety alert on November 26, 2018, concerning romaine lettuce grown in northern and central California. The food safety alert warns consumers of the risk of contracting Escherichia coli (E. coli) from eating contaminated romaine lettuce. The particular strain of E. coli involved in… read more

What Do I Need Before a Free Consultation With a Lawyer?

Posted December 13, 2018 | Personal Injury Blog

A consultation with a Mesquite accident attorney is an important step in securing legal representation. Attorneys offer free consultations to attract new clients and offer potential clients the opportunity to learn more about their legal rights and options in civil and criminal matters. Keep a few things in mind about free consultations offered by attorneys…. read more