Blog
Understanding the Statute of Limitations for Wrongful Death Claims
Posted on February 5th, 2020 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Families of a deceased person may bring a wrongful death claim when the deceased passes away due to someone’s negligence. This lawsuit lets the survivors recover economic and non-economic damages. A wrongful death case is extremely complex. There are many laws that govern when, how and who can bring a claim. The time frame for […]
Common Questions About Vehicle Safety Systems
Posted on February 5th, 2020 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Vehicle safety systems can certainly play a helpful role when you get behind the wheel to drive from one destination to the next. However, despite the advantages, it’s important to be aware that you can’t rely fully on a vehicle safety system to prevent an accident. If you are considering a vehicle with this feature, […]
Defenses for Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Posted on February 5th, 2020 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
If you were accused of sexual harassment in the workplace, then you must turn to a sex crimes attorney, like a top sex crimes attorney in DC, attorney right away for help. Sexual harassment accusations are very serious, and it is ill-advised to deal with this alone without support from a legal professional who is […]
The Importance of a Brain Injury Lawyer
Posted on January 26th, 2020 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Brain injuries can be devastating, though not every brain injury is. They run the gamut from extremely mild to extremely severe. What you experience will probably be different than what another individual experiences. One sufferer might have an end in sight with a physical impairment that can be remedied, while another might have irreversible, life-long […]
Trust Litigation Lawyer
Posted on January 19th, 2020 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
For many people with a moderately-sized estate, a trust will be the best way to pass on assets, property, and financial wealth to a beneficiary. Although a trust tends to offer a decreased risk of a dispute, there is always the possibility of that occurring. If you or a family member is disputing over a […]
If I Have Been Arrested for a DUI, Do I Have to Do a Sobriety Test?
Posted on January 15th, 2020 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
DUI accusations are very serious. A huge amount of confusion surrounding them relates to the sobriety test. When are you allowed to decline the sobriety test and when are you legally obligated to take it? If you are arrested, do you have to take a sobriety test? What if you are arrested for something unrelated […]
Who Gets the Pet in a Divorce?
Posted on January 12th, 2020 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Divorce is no longer a process that just considers dividing money, the house, and who gets the children for a certain amount of time. Instead, “fur babies,” our loving pets, are now a very important part of a couple’s life and when it comes time to discuss who gets the pet in a divorce this […]
When the Law is Morally Wrong
Posted on January 12th, 2020 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
There was a woman who called to say her granddaughter died in a car accident 4 years ago. Grandma (Rose) had raised her granddaughter (Lily) and was her legal guardian since Lily was 5 years old. Lily was 18 at the time of the accident. The back story is that Lily’s mother, Rose’s daughter, was […]
DUI Probation Revocation Hearings: What to Expect
Posted on January 11th, 2020 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
A probation revocation hearing in court for DWAI and DUI offenses in Colorado is usually based on a new violation of a law or a “technical violation.” For a new law violation, the person on probation has been charged with or convicted of a new offense during their probation. A sentence of probation for any […]
Who Can Bring a Wrongful Death Case After a Car Accident?
Posted on January 11th, 2020 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Wrongful Death in Car Accidents Fatal car accidents cause a wrongful death when the death is caused by another person’s negligence. Families can recover wrongful death compensation from a driver who was more negligent than the deceased victim. Wrongful death compensation helps close family members move forward with their lives. Apart from giving family members […]