April, 2014 | O'Keeffe O'Brien Lyson Attorneys

April 2014

April 28, 2014

Medical Malpractice Cases. Information about the Cap on damages.

For those affected by a medical malpractice situation, it is obvious that it has caused many damages – physical, mental, and emotional. Although there is compensation in won medical malpractice cases, in some states, including North Dakota, there is a medical malpractice award cap.  Simply put, your recovery is limited […]
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April 25, 2014

I’ve Been Accused of a Crime I Didn’t Commit. What Should I Do?

The short answer is to call an attorney. But, depending on the circumstances, that may not be an immediate option. If you find yourself in a situation where you are being arrested and charged with a crime you didn’t commit, it can be helpful to keep the following in mind: […]
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April 24, 2014

Accused of Shoplifting? What You Need to Do.

Have you been charged with shoplifting? Do you know what your options are? With over $35 million of merchandise lost each day and approximately 27 million convicted of the crime, it is no surprise shoplifting is one of the most common crimes committed in the United States. The demographics of […]
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April 3, 2014

The Importance of Understanding Your Auto Insurance Coverage

Many auto insurance companies lure you into picking them to be your insurance provider through funny commercials. These marketing attempts are getting you to sign the dotted line, but what does this mean in regards to coverage? If you aren’t careful when choosing your auto insurance, you could find yourself […]
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April 2, 2014

Social Media and the Law, Learn from Others’ Mistakes

Social media has brought many joys to our lives the past few years. Introducing us to “hashtags”, “likes”, and “tweets”, we can thank social media for changing the way we communicate with one another. It has also provided us with better opportunities to stay connected with family and friends, rekindle […]
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