by Katie Hewatt
September 21, 2012
Accident Claims
According to the U.S. Coast Guard, there were over 4,500 recreational boating accidents in 2011. These accidents resulted in thousands of physical injuries, hundreds of deaths, and over $50 million dollars in damages to people and property. Boating accidents, like car accidents, are often a result of negligence on the part of the vehicle operators, […]
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by Katie Hewatt
August 29, 2012
Criminal Law
(US law and generally) While most drinking and driving offenses are considered misdemeanor crimes, there are instances where criminal charges are tacked on if an alcohol-related accident occurs. Drinking and driving is a serious offense that puts not only the driver at-risk, but also other innocent drivers and passengers. Alarming statistics in 2009 released by […]
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