2018

  • Three Healthcare Professionals You Can Target In A Malpractice Suit

    When you think about taking legal action as a result of medical malpractice, it's likely that you imagine targeting a doctor, a nurse, or the hospital itself. While these targets are common medical malpractice cases, you might be surprised to know that there are many other healthcare professionals that you can target. If you've attended an appointment with a different type of licensed and insured healthcare practitioner and have ended up with an injury that is affecting your quality of life and ability to work, contact a medical negligence attorney to discuss whether or not you have a case.
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  • Rear-Ended By A Relative Or Fender-Bendered By A Friend? How To Sort Out An Auto Accident Involving A Loved One

    You love your family and all of your closest friends, but what happens if one of them rear-ends your car or otherwise is involved in an accident with you? You don't want to start with a screaming match and end with the dissolution of the relationship, but the details of responsibility and insurance payments must be sorted out, nonetheless.   Address Possible Injuries First Just because relatives or friends were involved in the collision doesn't mean any potential injuries should be downplayed.
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  • Points That Your Attorney Can Argue In A Zoo-Related Wrongful Death Case

    If you operate a zoo, there's always a possibility that someone may be killed on your property. Wild animals and humans don't always mix, and zoos can often find themselves making headlines in the wake of one of their animals killing a person. In such a scenario, it's almost certain that the victim's family will present you with a wrongful death lawsuit, but you shouldn't automatically assume that you'll need to present a settlement or lose the case in court.
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  • Arguing For Personal Injury Compensation When You Have A Connective Tissue Disorder

    Personal injury cases are hard enough when your body operates within the confines of what is considered "typical" and/or "normal." These cases are even more complicated when you have a connective tissue disorder. The defense can argue that it is your disorder that causes you pain and suffering, and that it has nothing to do with the incident you claim left you injured. Here is how personal injury lawyers might argue your unique case for you.
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  • 3 Tips To Protect Your Workers' Comp Claim

    When a person gets injured while on the job, their state's workers' compensation insurance should, in theory, cover them. Unfortunately, like many insurance policies, your initial claim may be denied, even if it is valid. Here are three helpful hints to ensure if you ever find yourself in this situation your claim won't be denied.  1. Hire An Attorney You aren't required to hire a workers' compensation lawyer, but it can certainly make life easier for you.
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  • Is The Insurance Company Lowballing You?

    Unfortunately, when you receive an initial offer from the insurance company, there is a very good chance that the offer is much less than what you're entitled to. When this offer is far much less than what you're supposed to get, this is what is referred to as lowballing. Lowballing is not an unusual occurrence in the insurance business. Insurance companies have been known to use this tactic to save as much money as possible on claims.
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  • Could Facebook Destroy Your Personal Injury Case?

    Facebook, or social media in general, is an undeniable part of the American existence these days. It's become common for people of all ages to keep in touch with far-flung family and friends (and people they've never even met in person) through Facebook via daily posts about everything from the mundane details of their lives to major events. Unfortunately, if you've been injured in an accident and find yourself having to sue, it's better if you close your account for a while and communicate in other ways.
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  • How Not To Reduce Your Personal Injury Compensation

    If you've been harmed by a careless driver, you are very likely entitled to money damages. You should understand, however, that the actual amount you are entitled to get can vary a lot depending on your actions. The things you say and do after the accident could reduce your compensation greatly, so read on to learn more about getting the most possible from your accident claim. Consider the degree of fault
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  • In A Car Accident? Understanding The Delayed Back Injury Signs

    After a car accident, you may think you're not injured if you don't feel any immediate pain. Unfortunately, many people don't realize that things like back injuries can actually appear later, sometimes days or weeks after an accident. Without proper medical attention for those injuries, you won't be able to pursue legal action against the responsible party. Before you dismiss the discomfort that you're feeling after an accident, you should understand the delayed signs of a back injury.
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