Archive for March 2010
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Aviation Lawyer: Whether Passenger, Pilot or Owner, You May Need an Aviation Lawyer

If you or a family member has been the victim of an airplane accident, you should find an Aviation Lawyer (Attorney) to help you. It is important to contact an Aviation Lawyer because of the highly specialized nature of Aviation Law. An Aviation Lawyer will understand law involving the industry, the mechanics of aircraft, types of aircraft, and how defects in these put passengers at risk. Aviation Lawyers do not just work for passengers, but for pilots and aircraft owners as well.Aviation Law is a very specialized area of law that regulates the operation, safety and maintenance of aircraft and aircraft facilities. Despite increased safety standards, accidents still happen due to the widespread use of air travel which speeds up the wear and damage to airplane parts and mechanisms, and the complex nature of overlying airspace. This airplane wear and damage as well as pilot mistakes cause unnecessary accidents.Aviation Law …

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Costa Mesa Experiences – Diverse Personal Injuries Every Year

Blessed by its proximity to the Pacific Ocean and mountain areas, Costa Mesa has earned a name for itself as the heart of the extreme sports industry. Here, residents and visitors enjoy surfing, snowboarding, biking, and hiking among other activities. However, the city is also known for its high traffic volume and any Costa Mesa personal injury lawyer will tell you that this is a recipe for a number of auto, bicycle and pedestrian accidents.According to the California Highway Patrol, at least 11 people were killed in Costa Mesa car accidents in 2007 while another 855 people sustained personal injuries ranging from scrapes to more serious brain and spinal trauma.Costa Mesa: Home to Orange County’s Largest Personal Injury ClaimIn fact, Costa Mesa is also home to the largest personal injury lawsuit in Orange County, California. In 2007 a judge awarded an 11-year-old girl about $54 million in damages, physical and …

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Special Minor’s Counsel Issues and Parental Constitutional Rights

In our last article I explained that counsel is sometimes appointed for a child during a divorce proceeding. Well, along with that appointment come interesting issues. Children may, under certain circumstances, choose the attorney who will represent them. If a child is of sufficient age and maturity a court may allow him to select his attorney. Note, that a Guardian ad litem should not be appointed unless the child is a party or the proceeding is in juvenile court.Besides issues of proper minor’s counsel many other issues arise in the context of custody and determining who will decide the health, education, and welfare rights of a child. Parental constitutional rights have been at the forefront of several interesting cases. Take Palmore v. Sidoti. In this case, Mom and Dad divorce. Mom has custody. Mom starts dating a black man. Dad asks for change of custody based solely upon the new …

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