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Swimming Pool Liability: Injuries That Count And Those That Don't

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If you have been injured in a swimming pool, the exact cause of your accident is of the things that determine whether you can hold the management liable for your injuries. As a rule, your chances of recovery are low if you have been injured by an obvious risk that anyone would see. Here are a few examples of such obvious risks. Drowning Due To Lack of Swimming Skills  Everyone knows or should know that swimming is a learned skill; you can easily drown if you don’t have the skill because people can’t breathe underwater.…

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Double Trouble: What To Understand About Being Tried Twice

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Most people have heard of the legal concept “double jeopardy,” but this particular term can be easily misunderstood. Double jeopardy is an important legal protection for those who’ve been charged with a crime, so read on to find out more. Repeatedly Put on Trial When the framers of the Constitution set about to create laws, they often did so with an eye toward ensuring more fairness than existed in other countries at the time.…

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Three Things You Need To Know If You Just Received The Dreaded Jury Letter

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It’s a letter most people are afraid to get in the mail: the letter informing you that you must complete jury duty. Most people do not like setting aside time to potentially serve on a jury; it can feel inconvenient and scary. Much of that fear, however, actually comes from uncertainty. If you learn a bit more about the jury selection and jury duty processes, your sense of dread and frustration may ease up.…

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