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Nursing Home Abuse – What Steps Should You Take?
A nursing home is a place where the elderly should be safe. Sadly, there are a significant amount of nursing home abuse cases reported every year. If you have a loved one in a nursing home, pay special attention to the way they are treated. There are many different types of nursing home abuse. A…
Read More6 Things You Should Consider Before Hiring an Accident Attorney
When you have been injured in an accident, your recovery may be the most important thing on your list. Another very important thing to think about is who you will choose to represent you in your personal injury case. There are some things you should consider before making your decision. Experience – When it comes…
Read MoreInjured? Never Just Assume There’s Not Enough Insurance
Many people get into an automobile accident, and later find out that the other driver doesn’t have enough insurance to pay for all their injuries and vehicle  damage. But you should never just assume that you’re out of luck. You should always talk to a lawyer who can investigate the situation, because it may turn out that there’s more insurance coverage…
Read MoreSoldier’s Family Can Sue Over Injury in Training Accident
There’s an old rule of law that says a member of the military can’t sue the government for injuries that are connected to service. That’s generally true even if the person could normally bring a lawsuit against someone else in similar circumstances – for instance, if a soldier were injured due to medical malpractice at a VA hospital, or harmed…
Read MoreWhat Constitutes Medical Malpractice?
Medical malpractice is the negligence by a healthcare professional which has resulted in injury or even death of a patient. Cases of medical malpractice can include cases in which a patient has been given the incorrect medication dosage or even given the wrong diagnosis. Knowing whether or not you have a medical malpractice case is…
Read MoreBlood Pressure Drug is Linked to Chronic Diarrhea
More than 73 million Americans suffer from high blood pressure. And one of the most popular blood pressure drugs on the market these days is Benicar. However, a recent report from the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota has suggested a link between Benicar and a condition known as “sprue-like enteropathy.” The condition can result in chronic diarrhea, colitis, weight loss and severe gastrointestinal issues.…
Read MoreTruck Driver Could be Held Liable for ‘Negligent Parking’
We’ve all gotten frustrated at some point by the careless way that another driver has parked a vehicle. But did you ever think that somebody could be sued because of it? That actually happened recently when a truck driver pulled off a freeway in San Bernardino, California to eat his lunch. He parked in a dirt area alongside the interstate…
Read MoreIf you have a lawsuit, use Facebook with care!
Recently a private school in Miami called the Gulliver preparatory School decided not to renew the contract of its 69-year-old headmaster, Patrick Snay. Patrick sued the school for age discrimination. The school settled the case by agreeing to pay Patrick $80,000. As part of the deal, Patrick signed an agreement saying he wouldn’t tell anyone…
Read MoreWhat Is Premises Liability Insurance and Do You Need It?
As a home or business owner, you undoubtedly know that there are many issues you need to consider—and insurance is a very important one. As the owner of property, you can be legally responsible for the safety of the people on your property—and that is where premises liability insurance can help. Premises liability insurance covers…
Read MoreThe key to winning a lawsuit might be right in your pocket
Almost everyone today carries a cell phone, and many people snap photos with their phone all day long. But surprisingly, many people forget to take photos or videos at the exact moment they could be  extremely helpful – when you or someone else has been in an accident. If you’re ever in a car crash,…
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