The airbag was created to guard and protect, but is also responsible for immobilizing and permanent injuries in car accidents. Although airbag associated injuries are rare, if an individual obtains an injury from an airbag, it means that they have gone through a traumatic car accident. In 1997, 53 lives were taken as a result…
In the instance that a person is killed due to the negligence of another person or party, a wrongful death lawsuit may be filed in civil court. There is some variation among the states with regard to who may file a wrongful death lawsuit. Generally, surviving parents, children and other financially dependent individuals of the…
A dog bite is a horrible experience. It is traumatizing and at the the very least terrifying. The wounds sustained can be severe or life threatening. So many dog bite victims find themselves wondering if legal action can be taken against the owner of the dog, and the answer to this is yes. Legal action…
Despite the incredible endeavors of numerous companies to downplay the terrible health consequences of asbestos exposure, which had been ongoing for the better part of the last century, the truth eventually came to light in 1962, when a definitive correlation with cancer was established. Nowadays, people are increasingly aware of the health hazard exposure…
In order to win a medical malpractice lawsuit, the plaintiff’s case must meet several legal requirements. To fulfill each one can be challenging. An attorney who is experienced in medical malpractice cases can investigate your situation to help determine if a judge or jury might rule in your favor. Below are some of the relevant…
Criminal defense attorneys are often not immigration specialists. Yet, attorneys are expected, in fact, professionally obligated to be able to identify potential immigration consequences facing the criminally accused. There are many immigration issues throughout a criminal case that require knowledge, concern, and care. There is a misconception that if the defendant is…
Because most households have two working parents and likely an individual in house to aid with the daily routine of the children, depending on the age of the children. Countless people take the kids to daycare on daily basis to give them the opportunity aid in growing and shaping and molding young minds. While making…
State and federal legislation requires health care professionals to provide a certain standard of care to their patients. This duty of care is defined by the care standards that other healthcare practitioners of the same qualifications would adhere to. If a medical professional deviates from these care standards and causes a patient injury, this is called…
Despite having a lifetime’s worth of experiences and wisdom, elderly people are at a high risk of abuse and neglect. One of the most common forms is known as involuntary seclusion. Agencies like the National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse try to promote awareness of these issues each year through outreach events such as…
Florida law is unique in the way it handles claims against underinsured motorist (UM) insurance carriers; while most states use an arbitration system, Florida allows such cases to be litigated in a trial court. However, this can raise some unique issues. For example, if the insured has claims against both the underinsured driver and their…