According to research data, the sale of legal marijuana has increased to $6.6 billion in 2016. That includes $4.7 billion in the sale of medical marijuana and $1.9 billion for recreational marijuana. It is predicted that, by 2025, sales will exceed $24 billion. Five years ago, the sale of recreational marijuana was not legal anywhere in the United States....
Continue ReadingThe most common personal injury claims following a car accident, as any Rogers car accident lawyer knows, are claims brought by a driver involved in the crash. However, it is equally possible for passengers to be injured during a car accident. Some of the legal issues that arise are unique to passengers. Here is what you should know about...
Continue ReadingBefore you can recover for any injuries you sustain during a car accident, your Joplin car accident lawyer must first help you determine who is at fault. The first step is to figure out whose negligence caused the accident and led to your injuries. Depending on how serious the car accident was, there could be significant medical expenses and...
Continue ReadingAlthough children may face a higher risk of being ejected from a car during a crash, any passengers that are not wearing seatbelts can be ejected. For children, it is crucial that they are properly secured in an age-appropriate car seat or booster seat. If these important safety measures are not taken, and you are involved in a car...
Continue ReadingIf you have been involved in a car accident, contacting one of the Rogers accident attorneys as soon as possible is important in order to obtain the compensation you deserve. When the time comes to file your claim, there are several common mistakes that you need to avoid. The Cottrell Law Office is here to help you avoid those...
Continue ReadingThe majority of reported traumatic brain injuries are caused by car accidents. Traumatic brain injuries are the result of some force penetrating or fracturing the skull. For instance, in a car accident, a brain can be traumatized when an occupant’s head strikes the steering wheel or windshield. A car accident lawyer is skilled in handling these types of cases,...
Continue ReadingWe all know the parable of the Good Samaritan, one who does what he can to help someone in need, even when they have no obligation to do so. In most cases, a Good Samaritan is a welcome sight. However, not every Good Samaritan actually accomplishes the good deeds they intend to perform. That is exactly what happened in...
Continue ReadingIt is all too common to see drivers with cell phones to their ears or looking down into their laps, most likely texting. These distracted drivers are a danger to everyone on the roadways, as well as, pedestrians near the roadways. According to some reports, drivers talking or texting on their phones while driving are involved in at least...
Continue ReadingIf someone is involved in an accident and leaves the scene, it is considered a “hit and run.” As any car accident lawyer will tell you, hit and run can involve not just drivers and passengers, but also pedestrians and fixed objects, such as other cars. Most states have hit and run laws that set out the consequences of...
Continue ReadingA recent and tragic car accident in Illinois highlights the dangers of head-on collisions. As a car accident attorney can explain, an accident caused by a wrong-way driver can result in substantial damages. If you or someone you know has been involved in a head-on collision and need help obtaining the damages to which the victims may be entitled,...
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