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In personal injury cases, uncovering the right evidence can make or break your chances of recovering all the money and benefits you deserve. That’s why discovery is so important. As a formal legal process, discovery is where both sides in a lawsuit exchange relevant information about the case. Think of it as a fact-finding mission […]

Most of us associate the Fifth Amendment with police interrogations and criminal courtrooms on TV. But what if you find yourself in a civil lawsuit, where the stakes are high but not necessarily criminal? Can you plead the Fifth in a civil case? The answer, perhaps surprisingly, can be yes. First, we need to get

Sideswiped car collisions might sound like a minor inconvenience, but the reality can be far more serious. These accidents, where two vehicles traveling parallel make contact, are surprisingly common and often result in devastating consequences. In fact, research from the insurance industry reveals that a staggering (2,000) to (2,500) fatal sideswipe accidents occur in the

Res ipsa loquitur is a Latin term that means “the thing speaks for itself.” As a legal doctrine, it can significantly impact the success of a personal injury claim. Insofar as it represents a shift in the burden of proof, it allows certain accidents to serve as evidence of negligence without requiring the injured party

If you or a loved one is injured or wronged in an accident or malicious incident, you may want to sue the parties responsible. Understanding what you can sue someone for — and how to do it — is vital to achieving the goals you have in mind. At Schwartzapfel Lawyers, we’re the perfect advisors