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Guide to Power Line Safety

Power lines are a vital component of our electrical infrastructure, but they can also be dangerous. Understanding how to stay safe around power lines is important for both personal safety and protecting property. This guide provides information on power line...

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Product Liability Law: Understanding Your Rights and Responsibilities

Product liability law is a legal concept that holds manufacturers, distributors, and retailers responsible for any harm caused by a defective product. If a consumer is injured or suffers damage as a result of a defective product, they may be...

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Tips for New Estate Planners: Including How to Prepare for a Meeting with an Attorney

Estate Planning is a critical step for anyone looking to secure their financial future and that of their family. Whether you are a young adult just starting out in life or an older adult with more assets to protect, estate...

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Signs you may need to update your estate plan

Are you uncertain if it is time to update your trust? Establishing a trust is an important part of estate planning, but it is not a one-and-done decision. Your trust should be reviewed and updated regularly to ensure it remains...

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Introduction to Family Law

Family law encompasses a wide range of legal issues that affect families, including divorce, child custody, adoption, and more. In many cases, these issues are emotionally charged and require a knowledgeable and compassionate legal professional to navigate. That’s where family...

Camp Lejeune Victims May Finally Get Justice

The survivors of Camp Lejeune‘s harmful water supply may at last get the equity they merit, because of continuous updates to the law administering claims against the U.S. military. The army installation, which has been open since World War II,...

What Implants are Impacted by the 2022 Exactech Poly Recall?

Surgeons in the United States received an Exactech recall letter in February 2022 that detailed problems with certain knee and ankle implants packaged in “non-conforming” bags. According to the letter, each of the recalled Exactech knee or ankle replacements contained...

Pool Safety Facts

Keeping Children Safe As a parent, your number one priority is keeping your child safe. This is especially true when they are involved in water activities. An accident can happen at any moment, so it is crucial to supervise your...

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Avoid Dangerous Products During Holiday Shopping

Millions of shoppers throughout the globe are striving to find the perfect holiday gift.  However, a gift that seems perfect could actually be potentially dangerous. Five Thirty-Eight reported that 2015 was a popular year for hoverboards and hoverboard related injuries....

Black Friday Car Accidents Are No Bargain

Will you be shopping on Black Friday? Many Americans consider the day after Thanksgiving to be the traditional start of the Holiday shopping season. They advantage of the day off from work to scout for the best bargains. While retailers...