“Dram Shop” is another name for a restaurant, bar, or store that sells alcoholic beverages. A dram is a small unit of measurement that was used to refer to a small shot of Scotch whiskey.
In the United States, “dram shop” isn’t a term that people usually use to describe their favorite watering hole. Rather, this terminology refers to a set of liability laws th…
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Head injuries, especially those resulting in a traumatic brain injury (TBI), can have life-altering consequences. In the recent and controversial settlement of a class-action head-injury lawsuit, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) set …
Undergoing litigation-especially personal injury cases-can be one of life’s most stressful events. Depression, hurt, anger, anxiety, shock, guilt, and shame are just some of the emotions you may go through. And the mental stress often takes its toll physically as well.
Although much of what will happen during litigation is beyond your control, there are some s…
If you’re undergoing litigation in a personal injury claim, chances are your social media activity is not at the forefront of your thoughts-but it should be. Not just a game changer in the dating world, social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube are the new surveillance tools of the modern courtroom paradigm.
Personal injury surv…
We often get questions about how much it costs to retain our services. At Meshbesher & Spence, a person who is injured in an accident does not pay attorney fees until the case is resolved and the monetary compensation is collected. If no money is ever recovered on behalf of the client, he/she does not pay a fee. This is called a…
Attorney, Mark Street covers what to do when you get injured and the importance of getting legal guidance….