August 20, 2022

Car accidents are never convenient. They prevent you from reaching your destination and leave you with costly damages. Working with an insurance company can be difficult. Some situations can make dealing with a car accident even more overwhelming, including when you’re in an accident with a rental car. Continue reading to find out how to recover compensation in a rental car accident. Who’s Liable in a Rental Car Accident? Liability in a rental car accident depends on a few factors. The fact that someone involved in the accident was driving a rental car isn’t initially important. First,…

August 6, 2022

Truck accidents are frequently severe and life-changing. The increased size of a commercial truck is usually too large of an impact for smaller pedestrian vehicles. While medical care should always be a priority following a truck accident, there are a few additional things to do to protect your legal rights. Notify the Police You should always notify the police and file a police report following a truck accident. This creates evidence of the truck accident, which may be important if you decide to pursue compensation later. Another good reason to notify the police is so that they…

July 11, 2022

Criminal charges often come with harsh consequences. You may be subject to expensive fines and even jail time. While many people are focused on the immediate consequences of a criminal conviction, there are also long-term effects to consider. Learn how a criminal conviction can affect other aspects of your life. Limits Your Career Opportunities Even after you have served your jail time and met all the requirements of your conviction, you may still find it difficult to find a job. A criminal conviction limits certain career opportunities. You may not be eligible for certain professional licenses depending on…

July 9, 2022

Witness testimony is a powerful addition to any legal case. Whether you’re filing for damages following an injury or trying to clear your name against criminal charges, a witness can be especially beneficial. Witnesses are usually time-sensitive. People can easily forget important details and fast. Learn how to help preserve a witness testimony. What Does it Mean to Preserve a Witness Testimony? Preserving a witness testimony means detailing and documenting the witness’ story before they forget the important details. Court cases can be long, and it’s not uncommon for a witness to forget important details when they’re called…

June 8, 2022

Attorney David Gelman of Gelman Law was recently interviewed on Action News 5 regarding the recent civil defamation trial between actors Johnny Depp and Amber Heard.  What Was the Trial About? Actor Johnny Depp filed a civil defamation lawsuit against Amber Heard, his ex-wife, in Fairfax County, Virginia. Depp alleged three counts of defamation against Heard, seeking $50 million in damages. Heard filed a counterclaim against Depp seeking $100 million in damages. Depp and Heard were married in February 2015, but by May 2016 Heard had filed for divorce and obtained a temporary restraining order against Depp, alleging…