Relative talking to an elderly woman that is abused at a nursing home facility

Elders in the U.S. population are the people most vulnerable to abuse. The statistics that you see are shocking. There are estimates that roughly 10 percent of seniors over the age of 60 have been victims of some kind of elder abuse, meaning that over five million people are abuse victims. In many cases, reporting […]

"Lawsuit" on a notebook

If you suffered one or more personal injuries in an accident because of another person or entity’s carelessness, recklessness, or negligence, you might file a personal injury lawsuit, in which you name the at-fault party or parties as defendants. The personal injury lawsuit is a means of pursuing financial recovery for the injuries you suffered […]

Happy older woman at an assisted living facility

When your family member is in a nursing home, they have certain rights to information. Since they are not always in a condition to exercise their legal rights, you can act on their behalf as their representative, meaning that the nursing home must provide it to you (almost always free of charge). Nursing homes have […]

Insured and uninsured written, "uninsured" is circled in red pencil

Throughout the country, most states require motor vehicle operators (including truck drivers) to carry a certain amount of motor vehicle insurance to operate their vehicles on roadways within the state. However, some truck drivers choose to operate their vehicles with no insurance or with only a small amount of insurance coverage in place despite these […]

firefighter standing next to a multi-vehicle collision

Some truck drivers who bring about a collision with another vehicle, for one reason or another, decide to leave the accident scene. They may not drive with the proper amount of insurance, or they may not even know that an accident occurred. Regardless, when a truck driver leaves the scene of an accident, serious complications […]

truck accident attorney reviewing documents on a tablet with paralegal

Accidents caused by the operators of large trucks, big rigs, and tractor-trailers are unfortunately an all-too-common occurrence across the country today. These accidents sometimes occur when truck drivers exceed the speed limit on highways and other roadways, engage in reckless driving, or otherwise violate the rules of the road and/or applicable motor carrier regulations. At […]

nursing home staff pointing finger at an old man who looks scared

When you visit your loved one at a nursing home or talk to them on the phone, you are often grateful when they communicate with you. Not every senior at a skilled nursing facility has that capacity as they struggle with the effects of cognitive decline, meaning they often cannot convey to their family details […]

"Can I Sue" written on a clipboard

Whenever the operator of a large truck, big rig, or tractor-trailer causes a collision with a smaller vehicle, the driver and occupants of the smaller vehicle are usually on the short end of the stick. In general, these individuals suffer more serious injuries and damages, especially if the collision occurs with a significant amount of […]

Construction safety items laying on a table

Construction workers often have to work around dangerous pieces of machinery and equipment, including atop scaffolding or ladders. They also have to use dangerous tools regularly, including jackhammers, drills, and saws, all of which can malfunction and lead to worker injuries. Injuries sustained in a construction accident can also be extremely debilitating and can prevent […]

When you or a loved one suffers a brain injury in an accident, it can have both a short and long-term impact on life. Not only will the injury affect your ability to work, but it will also keep the injured person from living and enjoying their life. Some of the effects of a brain […]