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Signs of Elder Abuse in the Nursing Home
Nursing homes are meant to be places of generous care where the elderly are looked after on a daily basis. But sometimes, it’s not care that is administered, but abuse. This occurs more often than many want to believe and so it is important to know the warning signs. Elder abuse is defined as… Read More »
What is the Dangerous Instrumentality Doctrine in Florida?
Laws and legal precedents sometimes vary from state to state and Florida have a few that are worth noting and being aware of. One of these is the dangerous instrumentality doctrine, which is relevant in a number of personal injury cases. The basis of this law is to help protect those who are injured… Read More »
What are Duties Under Duress?
Work and the burdens of life are sometimes a difficult process for anyone, but there are certain factors that make it that much more difficult to manage. If an individual has sustained an injury recently, due to an automobile accident or other circumstance, they may find normal tasks much more difficult to do. In… Read More »
Can You File for Workers’ Comp and a Personal Injury Claim?
If a person is injured in the workplace or while on the job, they are always entitled to receive financial compensation to help pay for their medical expenses. Under certain circumstances, however, the nature of the injury may lead some to wonder if a personal injury claim can be filed in conjunction with a… Read More »
What to Do if You’re in an Accident with Uber or Lyft
Many people today use the taxi-like services of Uber and Lyft to patron rides from others. While typically users of these services experience smooth rides, sometimes they are not as successful and an accident occurs and an injury is the result. If this has happened to you or someone you know, you may be… Read More »
What You Can Do About Wrong or Late Medical Diagnoses
When a person visits a doctor’s office to check out a medical issue, the tendency is to trust their assessments. What happens however when the doctor fails to diagnose a malady correct or does so much later than is appropriate? While doctors are only human and do make mistakes, there are some circumstances that… Read More »
Common Questions About PIP Insurance Claims After an Accident
Following an automobile accident, there are different types of claims that could be made to an insurance company or against the injuring party. Some states have a policy in place that makes them “no fault,” meaning that one’s own auto insurance company must pay for at least some medical bills or lost earnings as… Read More »
Are You the Victim of a Hit and Run? Here’s What to Do
Automobile accidents can be difficult to deal with sometimes, especially ones that result in an injury. An accident can be made much more difficult however if the person who inflicted the injury fled the scene after the accident. If you are the victim of a hit and run accident, you may be wondering what… Read More »
Who is Liable for a Construction Worksite Accident?
Construction sites are known for being some of the most dangerous worksites around. This is because there are many kinds of heavy machinery and moving parts that could break, slip, or accidentally impact someone. Thankfully, there are federal and state regulations in place to try to make construction sites safer for workers and passersby,… Read More »
Financial Options for a Long-Term Disability
Long-term disability can be caused by a number of things. Whether it was an early onset issue, or an unexpected accident at work, either way, you’ll need a straightforward outline of the financial options for a long-term disability case. Long-term disability can last anywhere from 34 months to three full years and that can… Read More »
