Category Archives: Personal Injury
Can you file a claim for mesothelioma?
If you receive the news that you’ve developed mesothelioma, you may feel blindsided. After all, mesothelioma takes so long to develop that you may never have expected that you were exposed to asbestos. On top of that, it might be hard to think of when…
Dog bites: Avoid them during spring get-togethers
Dog bites are dangerous for a number of reasons, including that they are deep and have the potential to tear through skin, muscle and bone. If left untreated, they can become badly infected. On top of that, some dogs carry dangerous diseases that can infect…
Neglect: How can you recognize it in a nursing home?
Your loved one has aged, and as much as you wanted to avoid it, the time has come to place them into a nursing home. Doing so is safer for them and gives you the peace of mind that they’re cared for. The trouble is…
Do you need an attorney to split retirement payments?
During a divorce case, you may have to divide many of your marital assets. Some of those assets may include your 401(k) or retirement accounts, among other investments. If that’s the case, then you will likely need a qualified domestic relations order, better known as…
Mesothelioma can be a terminal diagnosis
Asbestos is not used as much as it once was in the United States, which is good news since it can lead to serious health conditions such as mesothelioma or asbestosis. Each of these conditions, as well as other lung problems that can be caused…
Driver’s DUI leads to 3-vehicle crash
Car crashes can result in some unusual circumstances that make it hard to reach patients. For instance, a car that rolls down a hill could be damaged, which might lead to difficulties opening the doors. Other vehicles might end up suspended above the ground, which…
Car catches on fire, firefighter injured
When you’re involved in a car crash, there is always a possibility of getting injured as a result of the crushing impact. One kind of injury that isn’t mentioned as often is the risk of burn injuries. Burn injuries are common when cars catch on…
Treatment is a necessity after a dog bite
When a dog bites you, the initial reaction is to get away from the animal and to get help. That’s a good thing to do, especially if you’re badly hurt. However, it’s also important to try to keep the dog in a nearby area. Only…
Teen hospitalized after getting pinned in parking lot crash
Personal injuries can happen almost any time and anywhere. They’re particularly shocking when they involve pedestrians and vehicles. Pedestrians don’t have any protection against the weight of a vehicle. Even at slow speeds, pedestrians can be badly hurt if they’re pinned or struck by a…
Injured motorcyclists may opt to seek compensation
Motorists need to watch out for motorcycles, even when they don’t think there will be any on the road. One of the issues that happens in many cases is that drivers will claim they didn’t see the motorcyclist. This is especially true around intersections where…
Causes of semi-truck wrecks are varied
Semi-truck drivers are expected to operate their rigs in a safe manner so that they can make their deliveries on time and keep others safe. While most truckers are safe drivers, there are some points that can lead to wrecks occurring. Some of these have…
Burned out doctors could be more likely to commit errors
How burned out is your doctor? The answer might have major impacts on your likelihood of facing a medical error. This is what a recent study suggests. The research was based off of surveys of physicians from 2014. The study found that the doctors who…
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