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»
Drivers are always reminded when the weather is warm that they should be cautious of motorcycles that they may approach on the road, but sometimes it’s the drivers of the motorcycles that are negligent. If you were hit by a motorcycle, you had a bad accident because a motorcyclist was driving recklessly, or you had a collision with a motorcycle and the other driver was to blame, you want to get a lawyer right away. Read More»
What’s the first thing you should do if you have been hurt in a car accident? Do you call your lawyer or your insurer? What’s the second thing to do? Your priorities after a car accident injury have far reaching effects on your life. Here is an overview of the important steps you should take, and how to prioritize them: Avoid or Prevent Further Injuries The first crash may not be the last and only one if you aren’t careful. Read More»