After being injured by someone else, it can be hard to figure out how much money you should be getting in compensation. Immediate medical bills are only one part of the equation, as there may be complications, extended medical stays, experimental techniques, and other personal and professional costs, such as losing time at work or needing to replace damaged equipment. Here are a few areas to consider, as you look through your injury situation for problems that need compensation. Read More»
If you have gotten injured at work, there’s a high likelihood that your employer will have to pay for at least some of your medical costs as well as lost wages. However, not all employers are going to want to pay for injuries and they are going to want to try to not pay for anything. If that happens, there are things that you can do.
Liability
The first thing you need to do is going to establish liability. Read More»
When you send your family member to a nursing home, you expect them to be treated fairly. Unfortunately, nursing home abuse does happen and it could jeopardize your loved one’s health. If you suspect this is happening to one of your family members, you need to act fast.
1. Choose the Right Nursing Home
To prevent nursing home abuse from happening in the first place, it’s important to screen potential facilities. Read More»
If you have been bitten by a dog recently, then you may be concerned about the medical costs that have amassed due to the bite. Some of the costs can be extremely high, and the dog owner may not be willing to pay for the bills. Many dog owners will use the excuse that their dog was provoked and refuse to pay your medical bills. What exactly does this mean and what kinds of actions are seen as provocations? Read More»
If your spouse dies due to someone else’s negligence or wrongful actions, you typically can file a wrongful death suit against the liable party. However, if it’s discovered that your marriage to your spouse is actually invalid, you will be barred from pursuing damages for your expenses and losses. While it may be possible to get around this, your case may still be negatively impacted. Here’s what you need to know. Read More»