If you were catastrophically injured when your bike made contact with road debris, a bicycle accident lawyer might have the means to recover your damages with a monetary settlement. What are damages? Depending on the circumstances of your accident, they might include any of the following: Medical treatment at the accident scene. Any medical treatment…
When your elderly loved one has been harmed by the staff of an assisted living facility, you should consult a nursing home abuse lawyer. An elder care facility has a duty to care for their residents in a professional manner. Sadly, this is not always done. In fact, according to the NCOA, approximately 1 in…
There aren’t many things more difficult than losing a family member to a terrible accident. You’re still in shock from it all and wonder how you will recover from tragedy. You may also want to get justice by filing a wrongful death lawsuit. Bringing a lawsuit against the negligent person gives you a chance to…
Due to the very nature of motorcycle accidents, injuries are often more severe because the cyclist is freely exposed and vulnerable. The velocity and speed of both the plaintiff and the defendant’s vehicles, the environment where the spill occurs, and the level of effective protection worn by the injured party all have a direct effect…
With the dawn of facebook, twitter, and other social mediums, it is very easy to hide behind a keyboard and write libelous comments about people that are not always true. People become really brave and will say things with the safety of the screen separating them from the person or persons they are freely attacking….
In talking with employees who are having workplace issues, I often use the following diagrammatic illustrations to help them understand what kinds of protection they may be (or, more often, may not be) entitled to at work. Legal Protection Legal protection encompasses all the laws (federal or state) that protect employees at work. Where state…
At the scene of a truck and car accident, the passenger vehicle driver is significantly more likely to suffer from devastating and life-altering injuries. In most cases, the truck driver is at-fault for the collision for a variety of reasons. If you have recently been involved in a crash, you can rely on the knowledge…
Thousands of people are injured in truck accidents every year. Common truck accident injuries include traumatic brain injuries, burns, broken bones and spinal cord injuries. If you were hurt in a truck accident, it’s important to take good care of yourself to ensure a successful recovery. Here are several tips for healing faster after a truck…
After experiencing a personal injury, your first priority should be to seek treatment. Though, various treatments are available depending on the type of injury sustained, it may be beneficial to consider physical therapy care as a primary solution. Though physical therapists can be especially useful for neck and back injuries, they may be able to…
The consequences of a DUI arrest can be life-changing. You not only face expensive fines and fees, but a DUI can result in jail time as well as losing your driving privileges. All of these consequences affect your freedom, ability to get to and from work or school, and can mean limiting your opportunities and…