Guide to Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycles are extremely popular. Millions of Americans own and operate them, and unfortunately thousands of those Americans get into motorcycle accidents each year. Much of the advice applicable to automobile accidentsapplies to motorcycle accidents as well, but motorcycle accidents have their own specific set of concerns that we will outline here.SafetyRiding a motorcycle is a ...
Guide to Assault and Battery
By Elspeth CrawfordThe intentional torts of assault and battery are often grouped together as if they are one single cause of action. While it's true that the two frequently appear beside one another, they are two entirely different torts with their own discrete set of requirements.AssaultAn assault occurs when a defendant gives a plaintiff the ...
Common Renters’ Rights
By Elspeth CrawfordIn a perfect world, landlords and tenants can work together without issue, both generously doing their part to keep each other happy and not disturbing their neighbors.In fact, lots of tenant-landlord relationships fit this description, but we've all heard horror stories about the exceptions. And laws that protect both parties have become so ...
The ABCs of Divorce Attorneys Fees
By Elspeth CrawfordIf you're thinking about getting a divorce, the odds are very good that you have a lot of stressful issues to consider. The last thing you want to think about is how you're going to afford your attorney. You've probably heard horror stories about how much divorce can cost, and indeed, many divorce ...
