The Importance of Marriage following an injury —When a Power of Attorney is not enough. We are often asked whether a boyfriend or a girlfriend can recover against another party, like a negligent driver, if their love interest was injured. The short answer is no, but as always it depends. In order to recover for […]
Something seen often in medical malpractice lawsuits are medication errors. One would think that in this day and age, with computerized systems that physician offices, hospitals and pharmacies have, that basic medication errors would not happen. Over 1.3 million people are injured each year due to medication errors. Unfortunately, they happen all the time. Most […]
Every year, there are approximately 1.7 million traumatic brain injuries in the United States, some of which result in death or lasting effects. Severe brain injuries can result from a number of occurrences, ranging from car accidents to simple slip and fall accidents. If you or someone you know has experienced a brain injury as […]
As a workers’ compensation lawyer understands all too well, workplace injuries are common. Many injuries are minor and only require a quick trip to the first-aid box, but others are serious. Some workplace injuries require major medical attention, including surgery, physical rehabilitation, and more. Some workplace injuries are fatal. A skilled lawyer is there to […]
Has your background or credit been checked without your permission? Has inaccurate or old information on your report harmed you? Have you tried to have the bad information removed but haven’t been able to? Federal law gives you rights that protect you, as employment or discrimination lawyer relies on can explain. The Fair Credit Reporting Act […]
If you were hurt on the job, you might not be sure if you qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. If you sustained a serious injury, this can be a concern because medical treatment is expensive. You may even be in need of surgery or long-term treatment such as physical rehabilitation. Whether or not you have […]
Countless Americans live in apartment buildings, condominiums, or townhomes because more times than not, there is a homeowners association tasked with the chore of maintaining the landscaping and sometimes, with the tenants’ help, ensuring that the property is clean and safe to all inhabitants and their visitors. Most building offer spectacular services and amenities to […]
Knee injuries are one of the most common injuries when it comes to personal injury claims. They are also one of the most complicated joints in the body because they have a big job to do. They are responsible for holding a lot of our weight and have a limited range of motion. It’s highly […]
Despite the introduction of Bluetooth devices and other hands free apparatus’, as an experienced personal injury attorney Dekalb County GA can atest, cell phone users are still causing accidents on the road ways. It’s not a surprise to many motorists that cell phone use likely increases distracted driving accident. Many motorists could possibly share countless […]
Extreme injuries and personal injury cases are difficult and parents with injured children often bear significant burdens. Extreme injuries can affect a family going through a divorce, especially when both parents are seeking custody of the child and want to care for their best interests. A child may experience a mental or physical injury because […]