Image via Wikipedia My two oldest nephews are now Eagle Scouts! That makes a total of seven Eagle Scouts in our family, my father, my uncle, my older brother, me, my younger brother, and now the latest two Eagles. If you think we take pride on being truthful, you are right! We are proud of…
Image by wwarby via Flickr Many times people want to wait too long before hiring an attorney. Evidence can quickly disappear! Many times one of the first things an attorney does when they are representing someone is to preserve the evidence. When there is an accident or wreck, the accident scene can quickly change or…
Most people have heard that you should always tell the truth. First of all, it is the right – moral – thing to do. The Ten Commandments in the Ninth Commandment states, “You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.” We all know that Abraham Lincoln was called “Honest Abe” because his reputation was that…
There is no magic formula or process by which someone can predict with certainty how much a case is worth. One of the reasons trials are necessary is when the parties cannot agree upon the value of a case. A case is worth the value of the harms and losses inflicted on the person who…
Many times when people come to see me about an automobile accident or injury, they ask, “Do I need witnesses?” The simple answer is that the more witnesses you have, the better. Best is when you have two or more witnesses besides yourself. This provides verification of what you saw. If you do know of…