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Is Credit Repair Kit good thing or a Waste of Money?

Editor — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 23:19:36 +0000

For the purposes of this article, I compared the contents of two “credit repair kits”. These are being sold all over the internet. The ads go something like; “Repair Credit Rating! Increase Credit Score! Do It Yourself!” I just wanted to see what they were selling and if it was worth fifteen or sixteen dollars. […]

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Car accident claims and my previous immortality

Editor — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 19:34:09 +0000

With a rather scary birthday only a week away I’m starting to feel a little old and somewhat past it. My wonder years, the spring of my life and, apparently, the best days of my life, are over. Gone, never to return again. I’m going to be twenty five. Twenty five. Oh dear. “Still a […]

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The Rise of the Compensation Culture

Editor — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:33:11 +0000

A few years ago, if someone had tripped over an uneven paving stone they probably would simply have cursed the offending stone and hobbled home, trying to remember to be more aware of their surroundings in future. Nowadays that same event is more likely to result in taking out a compensation claim against the company […]

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Misfortune or Negligence – How Can you Tell the Difference?

Editor — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:32:13 +0000

However careful we are in our everyday lives, sooner or later we end up tripping, or stumbling, or falling and hurting ourselves. Accidents happen on a daily basis and although many are minor they can still result in pain and discomfort lingering long after the accident itself. But does this mean we should take action […]

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Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

Editor — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 05:16:17 +0000

Motorcycle accidents account for a large number of traffic accidents, since their size and speed makes them difficult to see. If you have sustained an injury in a motorcycle accident, a motorcycle accident attorney can help ensure that your rights are protected and that the automobile insurance company does not take advantage of you. The […]

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Car Accident Lawyers

Editor — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 05:15:21 +0000

Every year thousands of people are injured or killed in car accidents. Today car accidents are the main cause of preventable death. Road accidents are the most popular cause of personal injury claims, and whether you are the driver or passenger in a car accident, or even a pedestrian involved in a car accident, you […]

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Aviation Accident Lawyers

Editor — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 05:14:35 +0000

Even though air travel is the safest form of travel today, accidents still occur on the runway, in the air, during takeoff, etc. It is therefore essential to consult an aviation accident lawyer before filing for any claims. Aviation accident lawyers who regularly work with personal injury law should be your first choice of representation […]

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Tractor Trailer Accident Lawyers

Editor — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 05:04:44 +0000

Every year nearly 500,000 large trucks, commonly known as tractor-trailers or ‘semis,’ are involved in traffic accidents in the United States. Of all these accidents, roughly 5,000 result in fatalities. In fact, one out of every eighth traffic fatality is caused by a catastrophic fender-bender with a large truck. Not surprisingly, most of the deaths […]

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Truck Accident Lawyers

Editor — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 05:04:09 +0000

If you have been involved in a truck accident, you may need to research several different tractor-trailer accident lawyers to represent your case. It is essential to be aware of the key to successfully handling truck collisions. It is also important to familiarize yourself with safety regulations, and to review the safety records of both […]

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Auto Accident Lawyers

Editor — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 05:03:31 +0000

Auto accidents can easily turn your life upside down in an instant. While you are concentrating on getting medical help and carrying on with your life, insurance companies are trying to pay you as little as possible. The role of an auto accident attorney is to help you through the auto accident claims process and […]

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DUI Elements: Alcohol

Editor — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 23:47:25 +0000

To obtain a conviction for driving under the influence, the prosecution must prove that the defendant drove a vehicle while under the influence of any alcoholic beverage. Specifically, the elements are: Driving: The defendant had to be driving at the time alleged to have been intoxicated. Vehicle: The defendant had to be driving a vehicle, […]

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Accident Lawyers

Editor — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 23:28:56 +0000

An attorney at law is a person licensed by the state to advise clients in legal matters and represent them in courts of law. Law is traditionally considered to be a learned profession, and the role of a lawyer can vary significantly across legal jurisdictions. After an accident, litigation is intended to return the injured […]

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DUI and Motorcycles

Editor — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 23:23:42 +0000

DUI and Motorcycles Alcohol intoxication is a leading factor in motorcycle accidents and fatalities. Law enforcement officers have been trained to identify driving patterns that indicate a probability that a motorcyclist is driving while intoxicated. The driving patterns that police typically look for have been outlined by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA). […]

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Railroad Accident Lawyers

Editor — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 23:21:57 +0000

The railroad system in the United States consists of over 600 railroads, and more than 200,000 miles of railroad track. Every 90 minutes, a train accident occurs in the country, and every two weeks, a train carrying hazardous materials runs off track, spilling its load. Although trains are a convenient means of traveling and transporting […]

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Vehicle DUI Law

Editor — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 23:21:13 +0000

In order to be arrested and convicted of a DUI, the individual must be driving a vehicle. The California Vehicle Code defines vehicle as “a device by which any person or property may be propelled, moved, or drawn upon a highway, excepting a device moved exclusively by human power or used exclusively upon stationary rails […]

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Car Accident Lawyers

Editor — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 23:20:24 +0000

An accident is an event that occurs unexpectedly. With the rising number of cars on the roads, car accidents have been surging. In the midst of such undesirable events, law suits and criminal charges arise. This domain is looked after by the judicial system, where lawyers play an inevitable role. Car accident lawyers are ready […]

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Illinois Car Accident Lawyers

Editor — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 23:17:39 +0000

Every state has some distinctive clauses regarding specific cases such as a car accident though the essences of the laws remain the same. In Illinois, the laws pertaining to car accidents state that a passenger in a car can sue the other driver if he is involved in an accident. Many people think that this […]

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Florida Car Accident Lawyers

Editor — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 23:16:58 +0000

The sunshine and warm temperatures of Florida attract millions of visitors each year. This is one factor that adds to the number of car accidents in the state — the tourists’ lack of familiarity with the roads can cause accidents. However, tourists in Florida do not cause most car accidents. Excessive speeding and driving under […]

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Investigation of DUI Cases: Non-Standardized FST Finger to Nose

Editor — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 23:15:54 +0000

Investigation of DUI Cases: Non-Standardized FST Finger to Nose The Finger to Nose test is a non-standardized field sobriety test (FST) that does not have scientific backing to support the allegation that the subject was intoxicated, because they “failed” the test. Finger to Nose Method The subject is instructed to stand upright, with their hands […]

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Non-Standardized FST Hand Pat

Editor — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 08:06:24 +0000

Investigation of DUI Cases: Non-Standardized FST Hand Pat The Hand Pat is a non-standardized field sobriety test (FST). Non-standardized FST’s do not have scientific data supporting their use for the purpose of indicating alcohol impairment. Method The subject is instructed to extend either hand in front of them, palm side up. The other hand is […]

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