Today, we finally tackle the most pressing issue of this election season: Clown Attacks At first, it was just single instances in South/North Carolina of folks claiming a clown tried to lure them into the woods (to what ends are not known). Then there were other attacks reported in 14 different states, including to multiple Las […]
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If you are unfamiliar, more than 92 cases of exploding Samsung phones have been reported in America (with more than another dozen reports worldwide). Included are a phone causing a car to burst into flames, and a very sad story of a small boy in Brooklyn whose phone blew up in his hands as he
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The unfortunate case of a nine-year-old boy in Las Vegas, fatally attacked by a pit bull, has raised important questions about Nevada’s dog bite laws. This incident highlights the need for understanding the legal framework surrounding such tragic events. Liability in Dog Bite Cases When a dog bites someone, it isn’t automatically assumed the owner
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The Federal Appeals Court handed down a decision to throw out a massive $7.25 billion antitrust settlement between Visa, MasterCard, and millions of retailers. This serves as a great springboard for discussing the topic of class action lawsuits. This case involved accusations that the card networks were overcharging transaction fees in a monopolistic way. The
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Even though the practice area of law is called personal injury, there are times when groups are represented at the same time. Two categories of legalese cover these situations: mass tort and class action. Like many legal terms, the distinctions between these two can be difficult to grasp but they serve different purposes. To best
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A $22 million verdict was awarded to an East Cleveland man. When compensation rewards get this high, people wonder how anything that happens to a person can possibly be worth that much. In a world where insurance will barely hand out $5,000 for a $20,000 car, what do you have to lose to get one
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Considerations for a Product Defect Claim Transcript: Hi. I’m Jared Richards. I’m one of the counselors at Clear Counsel Law Group. One of our readers has asked what they should do if they feel like they have a product defect claim. Product defect claims can be complex. They can be very complex. They can be
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Cyclists can find themselves in a tricky situation if they are involved in a crash without a police report. Can they still file a claim? How do they go about filing? How severe does an injury have to be to pursue a claim? Filing a Claim Without a Police Report The absence of a police
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Deciding whether to accept a settlement before you’ve finished your medical treatment can be a tough call. It’s a situation that many people find themselves in after an accident or injury, and it’s not always clear what the best move is. The personal injury attorneys at Clear Counsel Law Group recommend making these decisions only
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Do You Need to Report Your Injury Settlement on Your Taxes? Transcript: Jared: Hi, I’m Jared Richards. I am one of the partners at Clear Counsel Law Group and one of our clients recently asked us whether or not they need to report their personal injury settlement on their taxes. The real true and clear
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