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  • Driving In Utah? What You Need To Know About Their DUI Laws

    If you're going to be in Utah and you plan on drinking while you're there, it's crucial that you understand the state's DUI laws. They're among the most stringent in the United States. Being pulled over for a suspected DUI, and blowing high – having a high blood alcohol content on the breathalyzer test – will land you in jail. Unfortunately, if you're not aware of Utah's DUI laws, you may drink and not even realize that you're going to exceed the legal limit.
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  • Damages For Sexual Abuse Injury Claim, And Who Should Pay Them

    Aside from facing a criminal case, a sexual abuse perpetrator may also face a civil case (in pursuit of injury damages) from the victim. If you are pursuing such a case, here are some of the damages you should include in your quest: Physical Injury Although sexual abuse doesn't always involve physical injuries, some do result in physical injuries, and it is not just about rape. For example, you can get injured if a sexual predator slaps you or pushes you; you can even get injured while trying to run away from the perpetrator.
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  • Nursing Home Abuse Is A Growing Problem: Proactive Advice To Help You Protect Your Loved Ones

    Instances of all types of nursing home abuse are a growing problem. Reports of negligence, mistreatment, theft, medical malpractice, and even sexual and physical abuse arise all too frequently in facilities of all sizes. While most nursing homes have policies in place to try and keep their residents safe from all types of abuse and mistreatment, the problem is compounded by the fact that elderly or disabled residents may be unable to report or ward off attempts to mistreat them.
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  • Is It True Your Ex Can Use Your Mental Illness To Request Supervised Visitation?

    About 1 out of every 5 Americans struggle with mental illness, and the stigma surrounding it is often a source of trouble for those affected. If you're in a custody battle with your ex and you suffer from mental illness, one unfortunate thing that can happen is your ex can use your condition to obtain a supervised visitation order against you. Here's how this can happen and what you can do to defend against it.
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  • 3 Reasons To Hire A Personal Injury Attorney

    A personal injury attorney is the most important resources that you can utilize after you have been injured in  pretty much any type of accident through no fault of your own. Listed below are just a few of the many reasons to hire a personal injury attorney for your case. They Can Take Care Of All Of The Insurance Company Negotiations The best reason to have a personal injury attorney representing you is that they can take care of all of the insurance company negotiations, which is very useful because insurance companies do tend to have quite a few attorneys working for them that can often intimidate people that are representing themselves.
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  • Four Effective Measures To Mitigate Losses Associated With Cyber Crime

    Reports of devastating forms of cyber-crimes are constantly on the news. If your business hasn't been attacked, then adopt the following measures ASAP to ensure the situation stays that way: Back Up Your Data Having one set of data is dangerous because you will be at the criminals' mercy when they come for you. If you have more than one set of data, it's nearly impossible for all of them to be breached simultaneously.
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  • What Makes A Breach Of Contract Be Considered "Material?"

    A material breach of contract occurs when a party to a contract violates the contract in a major way that defeats the purpose of a contract. A material breach contrasts with a non-material breach in which the violation is minor and the contract can still be salvaged. Here are the things you can use to prove a material breach: The Breaching Party's Actions Are Unreliable You can also use the breaching party's actions from the time the contract was signed to the time you suspected a breach to prove that it is material.
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  • 4 Things You Should Know About Being Pulled Over For A DUI

    A DUI can be a serious charge. It can affect your permanent record and can even result in your license being taken away and perhaps jail time. This is why it is important that you know how to act and what to do in the case that you are pulled over for a DUI. Here are some tips. 1. Don't Volunteer Information When the officer pulls you over they may not even ask you questions; they might just take your license and registration.
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  • Child Support Modification: What You Need To Know

    It isn't uncommon for your circumstances to change in life. After you get separated or divorced, you may be required to pay child support. However, this doesn't mean that the amount that you are initially ordered to pay by the court is set in stone forever. It is possible to go back to court and request a modification. This modification may be temporary or permanent, depending on the exact circumstances and reasoning.
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  • Received A Traffic Ticket? Why You Should Hire An Attorney

    If you've been pulled over by a member of law enforcement and issued a traffic ticket, you know just how frustrating such an experience can be. You might be living on a tight budget and just don't see how you'll be able to find the money to pay the expense. Although you may be thinking about going to court and attempting to beat the ticket on your own, it's a much better idea for you to get a lawyer on your side.
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