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Understanding No-Win, No-Fee Claims

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If you have sustained injuries from an accident and the accident was another person's fault, you should file an accident claim. Do not be afraid of pursuing the case because you cannot afford legal representation. No-win, no-fee claim policies are aimed at giving you a chance to get compensation even when you cannot afford to pay the initial fees to hire a lawyer. The following is a brief look at what no-win, no-fee claims are all about.

29 January 2015

Obtaining Legal Support While Being Questioned

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It is wise to obtain legal support immediately if you are being questioned in relation to crime. Whether you are innocent or guilty of the crime, legal services can help ensure that you achieve the best outcome for you and your family. Legal services can help you access a translator If English is not your first language and you would be more comfortable speaking in your native language, legal services can help you access translation services.

26 January 2015

Drink Driving Facts and Plausible Defences

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The facts and statistics around drink driving in Australia are startling. In 2013, the figure for annual fatalities was at 162 persons. Although this was a drop from the 2012 figure which was at 183, 162 fatalities is still because lives were lost. It is important for motorists to note that a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level of 0.05 doubles your chances of getting an accident. 0.08 increases the risk of an accident by 7 times.

21 January 2015

Undertanding Defamation Lawsuit

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If you feel like someone has tarnished your name through their statements, it is your right to sue them. With a good criminal lawyer, you can get well-compensated. This article seeks to give you an understanding of defamation so you may know your rights in such a case. What is defamation? Defamation refers to any statement that ruins a person's reputation. If such a statement is done in writing and then published, this kind of defamation is referred to as libel.

7 January 2015