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There are no words that can soothe the pain of losing a loved one or watching as they recover from a serious injury. When something happens that could have been prevented, the pain is that much worse. Our blog will talk about how injured parties can use the law to get compensation from a company or person for their neglectful actions that caused the injury or loss of life. It is our intention to help prepare you for what may lie ahead and inform you of what can be done to try to make things as right as they can be during such a difficult time.
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2016
Pain And Suffering: The Missing Link
If you've been injured in an automobile accident and you were not at fault, you are likely working closely with the at-fault's driver's insurance company to get compensated. Insurance can come in handy; you can expect to get your vehicle repaired or replaced and to get your medical expenses taken care of. Insurance, however, only goes so far, and you could be left with damages that only a personal injury case could cover.
Steps To Take After You Believe You Have Suffered From An Accident That Is Ground For A Personal Injury Case
Suffering from an accident can be a harrowing – if not traumatizing – experience. However, one of the best things that you can do for yourself is try to remain calm and decide whether or not the accident that took place is grounds for a personal injury case to help pay your medical bills. Here is a list of just a few of the steps you should take.
Seek Medical Attention
Sharing the Road with Big Rigs: Safety Tips for Highway Driving
If you travel on any major highways, you will likely be sharing the road with big rigs and 18-wheel vehicles. There are an estimated 250,000 accidents annually involving cars and 18-wheel trucks, and sharing the road with these vehicles is a lot different than traveling among other two-axle, passenger-type vehicles.
Here are some tips for staying safe when driving near big rigs and semi-trucks.
Make sure that you are seen.There are many blind-spots around a large truck or 18-wheeler, and that could cause the driver to hit or drive into your vehicle.
3 Tips For Detecting Nursing Home Abuse
If you have a loved one that is getting care from a nursing home, you will want to take the time to monitor this individual on a routine basis. You may have heard some of the horror stories about abuse going on in a facility of this type. Of course, this isn't something you want to witness, but it's always a good idea to keep an eye on an elderly individual you care about in a nursing home.
Beyond Negligence: Two More Bases For Personal Injury Claims
Injury victims are accustomed to seeking damages only if they can prove the negligence on the part of the person they are accusing of having caused the injuries. However, negligence isn't the only legal basis for seeking personal injury damages. Here are two more legal principles under which you can pursue personal injury damages:
Strict Liability
Strict liability laws allow a person to be held legally responsible for an injury even if there is no proof of their carelessness or fault.
Does Failing A Drug Test Mean No Workers' Compensation In Georgia?
It is standard procedure for you to undergo a drug test if you were injured during a work-related accident to make sure the accident was not the result of you being intoxicated. Logically, it would make sense for you to assume you are not eligible for worker's compensation benefits if you failed the drugs test. If you live in the state of Georgia, however, this is not exactly how it works.
Being Sued For The Mishandling Of Auto Accident Claims? How Your Auto Accident Attorney Can Help
Most auto accident attorneys handle cases involving a party that was injured in an accident that is suing the other driver(s). However, because they have a solid knowledge and understanding of law surrounding car accidents and insurance, they can also handle cases for the insurance companies when the insurance companies are being sued. That said, if you, personally, are being sued by a claimant for the mishandling of his/her claim and you know you handled the claim exactly as your company would expect, then you may want to hire your own auto accident attorney to countersue them.
2 Reasons To Hire A Personal Injury Attorney To Help With A Slip And Fall Case
A slip and fall case is a very common case that personal injury attorneys will deal with on a regular basis and deals with situations where you fell and hurt yourself at a business or a private residence due to the owner's negligence. Listed below are two reasons to hire a personal injury attorney to help you deal with this type of case.
Find Signs Of Repairs
One of the first steps that an attorney will take in order to strengthen your case against the property owner that was responsible for the area where you fell is to investigate the site of the accident.
Getting Compensation For Black Lung Disease
For workers in the coal industry, the specter of a work-related illness called black lung disease is ever-present. You should know that you can get compensated for this debilitating lung disease, even if the damage to your lungs occurred years ago. Read on to learn more about this disease and how you can use workers' compensation to get financial and medical benefits.
What to Know About Black Lung Disease
Tiny particles of coal dust are everywhere in coal mining areas, and without protection it's difficult to avoid inhaling those particles into your lungs.
Tips for Determining If It Is Time to Hire a Personal-Injury Attorney
To help you determine whether or not you are in need of a personal injury attorney, you will want to check out the following points.
You Are Getting Medical Bills in the Mail
You should not be the person that is held responsible for the cost of your injuries when they were caused by someone else. Whether it was a true accident or the result of negligence, you want to make sure that the person responsible for your injuries is going to pay for the medical expenses that are not fully covered by your insurance policy.