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USCIS Expands Digital FOIA System
On June 25, 2019, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the expansion of its digital Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) System (FIRST).
Mark Morgan New Acting Head of CBP
On June 27, 2019, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Kevin McAleenan announced a reshuffling of the leadership at the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
NY To Allow Noncitizens Who Are In U.S. Illegally to Obtain Driver's Licenses
On June 17, 2019, the New York State Senate passed legislation allowing noncitizens who are in the United States without legal authorization to obtain New York State driver’s licenses.
FOUR DIFFERENCES BETWEEN INDIANAPOLIS TRUCK ACCIDENTS AND CAR ACCIDENTS
If you have seen an accident involving a large truck or commercial vehicle, you already know that these crashes are not your typical traffic accident. Accidents involving large vehicles are different from crashes involving cars, small trucks, or motorcycles. Semi-trucks, 18-wheelers, and other large truck accidents typically result in more fatalities and catastrophic injuries than collisions involving only passenger vehicles. However, there are other differences that make accident claims involving large trucks more difficult to handle.
WHAT DOES AN INDIANAPOLIS PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY DO FOR YOU?
You may see or hear advertisements by personal injury attorneys on the internet, the radio, or the television, but what does a personal injury attorney do?
A personal injury attorney represents clients who have civil liability claims. They handle cases which involve intentional torts or negligence. A civil lawsuit seeks compensation from a person or entity that caused harm to another person. A personal injury attorney is hired to represent the injured party to negotiate a settlement of the claim or file a personal injury lawsuit when the parties cannot settle a dispute.
Secretary of the Army Mark Esper Becomes New Acting Secretary of Defense
On June 18, 2019, the U.S. Department of Defense announced that Acting Secretary Patrick M. Shanahan – who had been slated to be nominated for the position permanently by President Donald Trump – will step down on June 23, 2019.
DO’S AND DON’TS GUIDE FROM AN INDIANAPOLIS PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY
Are you ready to learn about the do’s and don’ts for a personal injury claim from an experienced Indianapolis personal injury lawyer?
In this article we discuss:
What Should You Do Following A Personal Injury Accident?
Things That Could Hurt Your Personal Injury Claim
Steps Involved In Investigating A Personal Injury Claim & Settling a Claim
Types Of Personal Injury Cases Handled By Poynter & Bucheri
The steps you take impact your chance of receiving compensation for your damages, injuries, and losses. Our Indianapolis personal injury attorneys provide the following do’s and don’ts for personal injury claims to help accident victims and their families avoid some of the potential missteps and errors that can hurt their chance of holding the party who caused their injury liable and responsible for damages.
WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF AUTO ACCIDENT CLAIMS IN INDIANA?
Being involved in a car accident can result in serious injuries and substantial damages for victims and their families. If you or a loved one is injured in an Indianapolis traffic accident, you may receive compensation for your injuries and losses by filing one or more auto accident claims. You may receive compensation for your medical bills, loss of income, property damage, and physical injuries. Seeking out the help of an experienced Indianapolis personal injury attorney won’t undo the wrong, but an attorney can help ensure you pursue all claims open to you for your accident.
CAN YOU SUE AFTER A BIRD SCOOTER ACCIDENT?
So can you sue Bird for an accident involving one of their scooters? That depends on what Bird did wrong. If you can prove that Bird was negligent, and this caused an accident, you may be able to recover damages from Bird.
THREE REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD NOT ACCEPT THE FIRST SETTLEMENT OFFER FROM AN INSURANCE COMPANY
Have you been injured in a car accident? If so, an insurance adjuster may have already approached you about settling your insurance claim. If an insurance company knows that it is liable for your claim and wants to limit that liability, it may offer you a quick, low settlement offer to get rid of your claim. It may be more cost-effective for the company to pay a little now instead of paying a lot more later.
Do not fall for this insurance tactic. Before you accept the first settlement offer for your injury claim, you need to know these three important facts about car accident injury claims:
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