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Alcohol is a significant factor in Minnesota’s boating accidents and fatalities, the state Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reports that alcohol is involved in about 30% of fatal boat accidents in Minnesota. With over 613,000 mot...
The Period between Memorial Day and Labor Day is known as the “100 deadliest days of summer”, because traffic fatalities typically spike during this period. One of the deadliest periods for traffic fatalities in Colorado occurs ...
A personal injury settlement or verdict aims to restore a person to the position they held before an accident, but the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Georgia Department of Revenue will still look at portions of that award when tax s...
With some nursing home residents unable or unwilling to speak up for themselves, it often falls on loved ones, friends, and conscientious staff to recognize the warning signs of potential mistreatment. In this article, we will explore some ...
Thinking about filing a premises liability lawsuit but not sure where to start? You’re not alone — and you’re in the right place. At Louis Berk Law, we’ve helped hundreds of clients take action after suffer...
Child custody disputes are often messy and complex processes. Parents want to remain involved in their children’s lives, and it’s only natural that strong emotions are present at child custody proceedings.
This article will cov...
Georgia follows a modified "one-bite" rule, meaning that the owner of a dog that has bitten another person may not be liable for the dog bite unless they knew or should have known that their dog had aggressive tendencies. However, there isn...
A case filed in July of 2024 continues to grind its way through the Georgia legal system as it considers the question of liability in the death of Juan Carlos Ramirez Bibiano. The complaint, filed on July 22, 2024, alleges that Ramirez (rep...
This past year, Colorado passed SB24-131. Entitled "Prohibiting Carrying Firearms in Sensitive Spaces," the new bill has introduced stricter laws for the Concealed and open Carry of firearms. Proponents of the bill believe it will increase ...
In the face of a staffing crisis, Austin Police Department Officers have begun to draw blood for DWIs, rather than medical professionals. This has sparked controversy among some of the residents of Travis County, as well as from members of ...
