Law Offices of Reem Odeh

11/05/2021

09/29/2021

Depending on which state you choose to settle in, as an immigrant you may be entitled to different rights when it comes to social services like employment, education, licensing, and other benefits. Don't confuse social benefits and services with legal status - immigration law is all federal.

09/24/2021

States are slowly starting to apply road safety laws and traffic regulations to electric bikes and scooters, but drivers are still not required to hold insurance. That means that if you're injured in an accident involving a motorist driving one of these new vehicles, the lawsuit needs to be based on the basic principles of tort law - i.e. by collecting your own evidence and proving that your injuries were the direct result of the other person's negligence or reckless behavior.

09/22/2021

House arrest may seem like a solid alternative to prison time. However, be forewarned that serving your sentence from the comfort of your home comes with certain drawbacks such as submitting to mandatory drug tests and other privacy limitations, as well as bills and potentially extended sentence time. Make sure you understand the pros and cons before instructing your lawyer to submit the request.

09/17/2021

Statistics have shown that frequently changing lanes on the highway doesn't actually get you there any more quickly, but it can and does cause car more accidents than staying in one lane for the duration of the trip. Stay safe by picking a lane and avoiding passing unless absolutely necessary.

09/16/2021

"Hearsay evidence" is defined as testimony from a witness under oath who is reciting an out-of-court statement, which is being offered to prove the truth of the matter asserted. One famous exception is the "present tense impression" exception, which allows testimony of statements describing or explaining an event or condition, made while or immediately after the declarant perceived it. This allows for admission of testimony statements like "We're going too fast!" or "Watch out for that tree!".

09/15/2021

No amount of money can't ever really make up for permanent injuries. However, just because irreparable damage can't be fixed doesn't mean the guilty party shouldn't pay; Get the compensation you deserve.

09/13/2021

Just because something is pretty doesn't mean it isn't dangerous. Many states have what's called the "attractive nuisance doctrine" which holds that the landowner could be held liable for injuries to children trespassing on their property if the injury is caused by an object that is likely to attract children. A good example of this is a construction site where kids are likely to try and sneak onto the property to play.

09/09/2021

Losing your job to injury can be stressful, but the silver lining is that if the bills are paid by the settlement, you just might be free to get creative with your next career move. Vocational rehab could be a great opportunity to start the next chapter of your professional life.

09/02/2021

The 5th amendment protects a person from being required to give testimony that is self-incriminating. This means that the prosecution cannot force you to testify in your own trial if you don't want to - even if it means that they won't have enough evidence to build a case.

09/01/2021

As much as you want to be a team player and help out your employer, there's no reason to engage in questionable practices that could get you into trouble. It's perfectly OK to tell your boss or colleague that you want to review the laws and regulations that cover their suggestion before going through with it.