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Press Release February 5, 2012
Scottish law firms who practice debt collection are routinely ignoring the Office of Fair Trading's Debt Collection Guidance, says Scottish Debt Advice Company, Trust Deed Scotland.
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Press Release February 3, 2012
Innocent family members (including a disabled man and elderly woman) were routinely handcuffed and abused until money was handed over. Attorney Blake Horwitz settled this federal lawsuit on behalf of his clients.
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Press Release February 2, 2012
When your health is suffering, you rely on the expertise of healthcare professionals to provide a diagnosis and proper treatment. As any reasonable person would, you expect the diagnosis to be correct. Unfortunately, misdiagnosis sometimes occurs.
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Press Release February 2, 2012
Theft is a very broad term that can be applied to a number of crimes. In general, theft is the taking of someone else's property without permission or any intention of returning it.
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Press Release February 2, 2012
If you have been injured due to someone else's negligence or reckless behavior, you will need a personal injury lawyer to determine if you have a valid legal claim. Most personal injury attorneys offer a free consultation.
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Press Release February 2, 2012
There can be several signs of nursing home abuse and neglect that you may notice while visiting your loved one. Physical abuse is often more easy to identify as its signs are more likely to be obvious.
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Press Release February 2, 2012
Nursing homes have a responsibility to provide high quality care and a safe living environment to all of their residents.
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Press Release February 2, 2012
If you have a loved one in a nursing home, you want nursing home staff to care for him or her as a family member. Unfortunately, nursing home abuse and neglect are all too common in today's society.
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Press Release February 2, 2012
When your child has been accused of committing a juvenile crime, it is important to remember that they are still entitled to certain rights. It is possible that your child is guilty of the crime they have been accused of committing.
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Press Release February 2, 2012
If your child is arrested for a juvenile crime, there is a very specific process he or she will have to go through. The first step in the process following arrest will be an initial detention hearing.
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Press Release February 2, 2012
The charge of murder is a criminal charge brought by the state against someone who has taken another person's life. Wrongful death is a civil charge brought by surviving family members against a person who has taken a loved one's life.
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Press Release February 2, 2012
When you file a wrongful death lawsuit, you may be given the option of settling versus going to trial. Both of these options have some benefits, but your primary goal in filing the lawsuit should be the determining factor.
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Press Release February 2, 2012
When a motor vehicle comes into contact with a pedestrian it is almost certain that catastrophic personal injury will be a result.
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Press Release February 2, 2012
One of the most common personal injury questions is how long you have to file a lawsuit following your accident. The answer is almost always, "Not long."
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Press Release February 2, 2012
When a police officer uses unnecessary and excessive physical force, they are violating the rights of American citizens and abusing the power given to them by law.
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Press Release February 2, 2012
If you were the victim of an auto accident caused by the negligence of another driver, it is in your best interests to consult with an attorney before accepting any insurance company settlement offers.
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Press Release February 1, 2012
According to Christopher Zoukis, author of the forthcoming Education Behind Bars (Sunbury Press, December 2011), upwards of $60 billion a year can be saved simply by educating prisoners.
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Press Release January 27, 2012
Flavia Del Monte, creator of Flavilicious Fitness, sets goal to continue to raise money and awareness for NationWares and Hope For The Sold charitable organization and plans visit to Guatemala to meet with the women supported by NationWares.
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Press Release January 25, 2012
The Core Assets Group, supported by 360 diversity, has been placed within the Stonewall Top 100 Gay-Friendly Employers 2012 for a consecutive year.
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Press Release January 23, 2012
Amir Soleimanian, Los Angeles traffic ticket lawyer, has recently released a mobile app with features that are a must-have for every driver. Visit http://www.4mrticket.com for more information about the services this attorney offers.
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