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»
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»
When a driver in a car accident did not have on a seat belt, his or her chances of receiving compensation for injuries and damage from the accident can be impacted. Whether his or her settlement or lawsuit award will be impacted depends heavily on the state’s laws and the circumstances of the case. If you were the victim in an accident and you were not wearing a seat belt, here is what you need to know. Read More»
If you’ve missed work due to an accident that wasn’t your fault, you should be compensated for that. But most victims aren’t aware that the loss of a paycheck isn’t the only thing to consider here, especially if you receive other bonuses from time to time. If you’re working with an insurance adjuster, here’s how to calculate all lost income in your injury settlement. Breakdown of Lost Income There are various ways that employees lose money when they aren’t able to work due to their injuries. Read More»
If you ride a motorcycle on a regular basis, you are probably already aware of the 19 states that require you to wear one at all times. But depending on your age, you may be able to take it off when you cross the state line in some of the neighboring states. But what happens if you have an accident because of the negligence on the part of someone else and you are not wearing it? Read More»
Accidents happen every single day on the roads all across the world. Some are more severe than others, especially when motorcycles are involved. With motorcycle accidents, riders and passengers tend to be far more injured than when involved in standard automobile accidents due to the lack of a shell protecting the body. If you have recently been involved in a motorcycle accident, here are three questions that you may find particularly beneficial: Read More»