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Monday, June 30, 2014
The Importance of Wearing a Helmet on a Motorcycle
The Cochran Firm's personal injury
attorneys always urge motorcyclists to wear helmets when they enjoy their
motorcycles. There is nothing in the world more important than your health and
your safety.
Motorcycle
accidents are always dangerous, but they're particularly devastating when
the motorcyclist is not wearing a helmet. To ride a motorcycle without a
helmet, even when doing so is legal in your state, is to put yourself in danger
of a lethal injury, even if you do everything right.
There are legal reasons to wear a helmet as well. While laws
vary by state, your helmet status at the time of the accident will likely have
an effect on your ability to pursue compensation. You will still be able to
file a suit if you were injured while not wearing a helmet, but an opposing
personal injury attorney will likely argue that you sustained some injuries as
a result of your own decisions.
So wear a helmet when at all possible. It could save your
life, and it could make your pursuit of justice and compensation more
successful.
If you've been hurt and need an experienced personal injury attorney,
please contact
The Cochran Firm today for a free consultation.
posted by Admin at 2:30 PM
Monday, June 23, 2014
Common Pedestrian Accident Injuries
As accident lawyers
with decades of experience in personal injury law, we've seen how devastating
vehicle collisions with pedestrians and bicyclists can be for the pedestrians.
You are defenseless, without any means of protecting yourself from the oncoming
vehicle.
As such, pedestrian
injuries in these accidents are almost always serious. These injuries cause
significant pain and suffering and leave their victims with huge medical bills.
Our accident lawyers have helped pedestrian accident victims
who have suffered:
- Brain injuries
- Broken limps
- Neck and spine injuries, including paralysis
- Back injuries
- Amputations
In particularly tragic cases, these accidents can even prove
fatal. Our accident lawyers are capable of pursuing a wrongful death
claim on behalf of the family of the victim.
Of course, it would be impossible to fully list the extent
of injuries that can be suffered in a pedestrian accident. We have the
experience and flexibility to help those who need help, regardless of the
precise nature of their injuries.
If you've been hurt and want to speak to our accident
lawyers about your case, please contact The Cochran
Firm today for a free consultation.
posted by Admin at 2:27 PM
Monday, June 16, 2014
The Burden of Proof in a Criminal Trial
As criminal
defense lawyers, we understand how crucial evidence is when defending a
client. It's the currency of the courtroom, and without it even the best
defense lawyer is not in a position to defend his client.
That's why we put as much effort into investigating the
incident that resulted in your arrest as we do preparing your defense. The more
we know and the more we can prove, the better your chances in a courtroom.
It's important to remember that the burden of proof lies on
the prosecution. The defense does not have to prove another version of the case
in order to win an acquittal. Your criminal defense lawyer does not need to
argue that person X committed the crime or that what really happened was Y.
Instead, it is enough to merely raise reasonable doubt
regarding the defendant's guilt in the eyes of a jury. Our criminal defense
lawyers are experienced at finding the evidence that raises those doubts. We
can put that experience to work for you.
If you've been accused of a crime and need an experienced
criminal defense lawyer, please contact The Cochran
Firm today for a free consultation.
posted by Admin at 2:23 PM
Monday, June 9, 2014
What Are The Exceptions to Attorney-Client Privilege?
At The Cochran Firm, our auto accident
attorneys take our clients' confidentiality quite seriously. We understand
that open communication between a lawyer and a client is crucial, and we will
never violate attorney-client privilege.
It's important to understand that while attorney-client
privilege is a keystone of the legal system, it is not total. There are some
exceptions to the privilege. These vary by state, but often include:
- An attorney may reveal client communications if failing to do so would make him or her party to a crime
- The client has waived the privilege, perhaps by publicly discussing the issue in question
- The communication was made in the presence of a third party that lacks the privilege
- Lawyers may reveal confidential information in the context of defending themselves against disciplinary actions at the state bar
Fortunately, these exceptions rarely arise during the
practice of personal
injury law. Our auto accident lawyers possess an excellent reputation for
honesty and client service. We will not break confidentiality, and we will
ensure you are aware if a situation arises in which confidentiality is not
assured.
If you need an experienced auto accident attorney you can
trust, please contact
The Cochran Firm today for a free consultation.
posted by Admin at 2:21 PM