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Injured? You Can Sue for More Than Medical Bills — Pain and Suffering
By Andrew Chow, Esq. | Last updated on
When you're injured, whether by accident or intentionally, you may also want to sue for "pain and suffering." But what exactly is "pain and suffering," and how...
Google Settles Lawsuit by Purging Billions of Personal Records
By Melanie Rauch, JD | Last updated on
In a landmark settlement agreement, Google has agreed to delete billions of records containing personal information of more than 136 million U.S. users who...
Help! I've Been Hit by an Uninsured Driver
By Stephanie Rabiner, Esq. | Updated by Vaidehi Mehta, Esq. | Last updated on
Some drivers don't have insurance. Yes, even in states where motorists are required to carry a minimum collision policy - it happens. And if you're reading...
How a Power of Attorney May Protect You From Being a Victim of a "True Crime"
By Catherine Hodder, Esq. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
Plenty of "true crime" stories involve abuse of power of attorney, where a crooked agent takes advantage of an unsuspecting (usually aging) person. These...
Does the Insurrection Act Need an Update?
By A.J. Firstman | Last updated on
A bipartisan group of legal experts is calling for Congress to update a 200-year-old set of laws collectively known as the Insurrection Act. According to Jack...
Who Is Liable in a Carpool Accident?
By Edward Tan, JD | Last updated on
Carpool (or HOV - high occupancy vehicle) lanes are a pretty common way for people to get to and from work. All you have to do is drive in a big metro area to...