Year: 2020

Most long-term residential facilities only keep one or two full-time physicians on staff. Doctors may make weekly rounds, prescribe new medications, and conduct superficial patient examinations as needed. Physicians rely on nursing staff to monitor patients for signs of abuse, respond to patients’ medical needs, and use their training to summon doctors as needed. For […]

There’s no downside to taking advantage of most law firms’ free and confidential nursing home abuse consultations. However, not every dispute necessitates private legal counsel. Whether related to medical neglect, sexual abuse, or financial fraud, the nature of your concerns often dictates the advisability of seeking legal help. Consider the following common misconduct claims raised […]

From obscured potholes to drunk drivers, even the most experienced cyclists cannot avoid every hazard as they ride. Even though cyclists have the same general rights on the road as motor vehicle operators, over 800 cyclists are killed in traffic accidents each year. Too many lives are hampered by disabling injuries and or cut short […]

People often suffer serious injuries in accidents, including motor vehicle collisions, slip and falls, workplace accidents, boating accidents, pool accidents, and motorcycle/bicycle accidents, through no fault of their own. In these accidents, victims may suffer a bone fracture, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury (TBI), soft tissue injury, or some other type of physical injury. […]

Sometimes flatbed shipping provides the only viable option for transporting oversized or unique cargo through a state or across the country. Flatbed trucks often have loads that hang over the flatbed’s edge and obstruct drivers in other lanes. Flatbed trucks also provide limited spatial restrictions on cargo, allowing for easier shipping of logs, construction materials, […]

Determining fault for a car crash may seem simple at first. Unfortunately, even obviously negligent drivers and their insurers may attempt to shift some or all of the blame onto the drivers injured in the accident. You may suddenly find yourself questioned about your speed, driving history, and vehicle maintenance practices. What seemed like an […]

The phrase “disabling injury” probably brings to mind sudden traumatic injuries that lead to a temporary or permanent loss of ability or bodily function in the victim. Surprisingly enough, the world’s leading cause of disability is back pain. Employees cite back and related spinal injuries as the primary reason for missing work. The prevalence of […]

No matter the size or scope, a car accident sets a complicated and frustrating insurance claims process into motion. Two or more auto insurance providers might each assign two or more adjusters to your case. Juggling requests from property damage, bodily injury, and liability adjusters often overwhelms injured claimants trying to recover needed compensation. Unfortunately, […]

Auto accident commercials and billboards often encourage anyone injured in a car crash to immediately contact a local car accident attorney. For some injured claimants, doing so might protect them from common insurance traps and preserve evidence needed for viable car accident claims. However, other car accident victims wonder whether they need an attorney or […]

Numerous factors contribute to the nature and severity of your physical condition after a motor vehicle collision. Age, previous injuries, safety equipment, the angle of impact, and the availability of quality medical care all play a role in the recovery process. A local car accident lawyer could help injured claimants and their families understand what […]