Juan Hughes

I have always been one of those people who is committed to doing the right thing, which is one of the reasons I was so taken off guard by accusations that I had broken the law. I knew that I had to work hard to prove my innocence, so I started looking around for places that could help. I was able to find a great general attorney in my area who really seemed to understand what I was up against, and it was really incredible to work with him. He helped me with everything from working with my employer to knowing which bills to pay, and I was really grateful. Check out this blog for more information.

Why a Product May Be Classified as Unavoidably Unsafe

28 August 2017
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Unavoidably unsafe products are inherently dangerous and cannot be made any safer. Consumers can't claim personal injury damages if they are injured by unavoidably unsafe products. Here are four tests a product must pass before it is considered as unavoidably unsafe: The Product Was Prepared Correctly The danger must not emanate from the preparation of the product; that is, the danger must be there despite the product's correct preparation. If there was a mistake, deliberate or otherwise, that made the product dangerous, then it cannot be deemed as unavoidably unsafe because the mistake could have been avoided. Read More …

What’s Your Defense? For Duis, It Better Be Good

28 August 2017
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Driving under the influence, or DUI, is a serious charge. You could lose your license, get arrested, get your license suspended or revoked, etc. When you enter the courtroom with your DUI lawyer, you should have a really good defense. Otherwise, you may not like the punishment the judge will give you.  Emergency Situations after Consuming Alcohol Emergency situations can occur at any time. Someone who is seriously injured and needs to get to the hospital right away, or a pregnant spouse is going into labor, both counts as an emergency situation. Read More …

Three Myths About Worker’s Compensation You Should Avoid Believing

24 August 2017
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Worker's compensation claims are an unpleasant aspect of the modern workplace, but they can be an indispensable form of protection for workers. Without these policies, workers would find that they were responsible for the cost of treating injuries they suffered. If you are to be able to protect your rights as a worker, you will have to avoid believing some routine myths. Myth: It Does Not Matter When The Injury Is Reported Or Diagnosed Read More …

Understanding Your Rights At A DUI Checkpoint

23 August 2017
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While drinking to excess and getting behind the wheel is always a bad idea, most people who drink and drive don't realize that they've had too much to drink. For this reason, it's usually best to avoid drinking at all if you plan on driving. Regardless, DUI checkpoints are commonplace in many police departments, especially on weekends and holidays. Should you ever encounter a DUI checkpoint, regardless of whether you've been drinking or not, it's important to know how to best protect your rights. Read More …

How a Failure to Disclose May Lead to a Wrongful Death Claim

12 October 2015
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Some home sellers and real estate agents think failing to disclose issues about the home they are selling will only result in minor inconvenience to the new homeowners or the people who buy the home won't have any legal recourse to recover damages from them. However, if someone is fatally hurt because a seller or agent failed to disclose a hazard that caused the deadly injury, a simple failure to disclose case can quickly advance into a wrongful death claim. Read More …