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Legality of High Speed Police Chases

June 30th, 2009 · 2 Comments

By:  LINDSEY O’NEILL, ESQ.
With a high speed chase, you might only hear those police sirens for a few seconds before the cars come whizzing by you on the street.  Sometimes, maybe not even long even to property move over to the curb – or at least get partially out of the way!  Too often, however, [...]

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Tags: Automobile Accidents · Catastrophic Injury · Constitutional · Criminal Law · Federal · General · Lead Counsel · Lead Counsel Corner · Legal Trends · Litigation · Wrongful Death

ATV (All-Terrain Vehicle) Injuries on the Rise

May 19th, 2009 · No Comments

By:  LINDSEY O’NEILL, ESQ.
What’s the picture in your mind when you think of riding an ATV (All-Terrain Vehicle)?  Sunny afternoon, summer, laughing, kids riding ATVs on beach dunes by the ocean?  Or even a rockin’ racing session?  How about riding through an ATV park on trails and hillsides?  Joy, bliss, fun, excitement! 
What you probably didn’t [...]

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Can an attorney really help me get a better settlement than I could on my own?

May 12th, 2009 · 1 Comment

By:  LINDSEY O’NEILL, ESQ.
If you’ve just been in an accident, or been injured by someone, you might be wondering whether or not you should hire a lawyer.  If your injuries are very minor, such as a bruise or a little embarrassment, you might not need a lawyer, but it doesn’t hurt to contact one just [...]

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Tags: Automobile Accidents · Aviation Accidents/Disasters · Catastrophic Injury · Dangerous Products / Defective Products · Dental Malpractice · Dog Bites · General · Labor & Employment Law · Lead Counsel · Lead Counsel Corner · Lead Counsel News · Litigation · Medical Malpractice · Mesothelioma · Nursing Home Neglect · Personal Injury · Premises Liability · Privacy · Products Liability · Slip and Fall / Trip and Fall · Unfair Insurance Practices / Insurance Bad Faith · Workers' Compensation

Chargers’ Vincent Jackson arrested on suspicion of DUI

January 6th, 2009 · 2 Comments

By: LISA R. WILSON
For those of us here in San Diego, this is not good news.
Chargers wide receiver Vincent Jackson was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence 2 a.m. Tuesday morning in San Diego, authorities report. He was booked into county jail and was released by 6 a.m.
Jackson faces the misdemeanor [...]

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Don’t think you can afford to hire a lawyer? Think again….

November 23rd, 2008 · 2 Comments

By:  LINDSEY O’NEILL, ESQ.
If you’ve been injured, arrested, or sued, you’re probably wondering how much it would cost to hire a lawyer. Or you might not even TRY to hire a lawyer because you just assume that it’s too expensive, or that you could probably get by on your own.  This is, unfortunately, all too [...]

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Trends in verdicts and damages awards at trial – what could you get for your case?

November 10th, 2008 · No Comments

By:  LINDSEY O’NEILL, ESQ.
Just about every injured person is very concerned about the potential damages that could be won in a lawsuit.  The question is even more difficult when contemplating taking an out-of-court settlement or taking the case all the way to trial.  Attorneys are skilled at advising clients about the possible outcomes and perhaps [...]

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October 20th, 2008 · 12 Comments

By:  LINDSEY O’NEILL, ESQ.
Are you facing a legal issue?  Have you been sued, or are you wondering about foreclosure?  Did you just have a medical procedure that didn’t turn out as you expected?  Is bankruptcy looming?  What about your family life – are you and your spouse considering divorce?  Do you need to update your [...]

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Hiring the right personal injury attorney:
10 questions to help guide you

October 18th, 2008 · 1 Comment

By: LISA R. WILSON
So you have been injured and are looking to pursue legal action. Hiring the right personal injury attorney for the job is critical and can literally make or break your case. When meeting with an attorney for the first time, there are a lot of questions that need to be asked [...]

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Windshield Wiper Woes:
Honda to Recall 353,000 Accords

April 21st, 2008 · 4 Comments

Honda Motor Corporation announced on Wednesday that they are recalling 353,000 Accord sedans over possible corrosion in the windshield wiper motor due to water seepage. The corrosion could cause the electrical circuit breaker inside the motor area to fail and cause the windshield wipers to stop working—leading to a crash and/or subsequent injuries, especially [...]

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A Timeline of Latest O.J. Simpson Case

September 24th, 2007 · Comments Off

A timeline of the major events in the O.J. Simpson armed robbery case:
Sept. 12 _ Simpson checks into the Palms hotel-casino for a friend’s wedding and parties late at a casino nightclub.
Sept. 13 _ Simpson contacts former golf buddies Clarence Stewart of North Las Vegas and Walter Alexander of Mesa, Ariz., who were also in [...]

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