If you are currently pursing a slip and fall case, it is important that your attorney builds a thorough case. If you really want to win, you need to make sure that your attorney focuses on the defect, the static distractions and the dynamic distractions present at the time that you slip and fell. Defect The first part of your case will focus on the defect. The defect is basically what caused your injury.
29 April 2015
When you are a victim of negligence or other forms of medical malpractice at a hospital, you will most likely sue the doctor or hospital staff that is responsible. However, this doesn't mean the hospital themselves should not be sued. There are many instances when the malpractice suit directly or indirectly involves the hospital, therefore they should be involved in your lawsuit. Here is more information about when you should sue the hospital.
9 April 2015
If a person is injured because of a property owner's negligence, they can sue for financial compensation. Along somewhat similar lines, you may wonder whether you can sue parents who refuse to have their children vaccinated against once-common childhood diseases. Those parents are setting up a potentially unsafe situation and putting the youngest members of society at risk. Vaccination Age Considerations With the outbreak of measles in the United States in 2014 and 2015, parents of children too young to be vaccinated are understandably worried.
30 March 2015
If you become injured in a supermarket as a direct result of the supermarket's failure to maintain their premises in a way that prevents foreseeable harm to customers, then you can file -- and probably win -- a personal injury case against the supermarket. The hard part, however, is collecting evidence to prove that the supermarket did act negligently. Many supermarket patrons fail to collect enough evidence, and as a result, lose their personal injury cases because they're unable to prove that the supermarket is at fault for their injuries.
18 March 2015
Child custody and visitation issues do not just concern the parents and their children, even other relatives, notably grandparents, have a stake in children's well-being. However, as a grandparent who wishes to have custody or visitation rights for your grandchildren, you should know that the issue isn't handled uniformly across all states. That being said, there are some common themes that the courts will consider such as: Marital Status of the Parents
16 March 2015
Many people know the significance of medical records in personal injury cases. The defendant will want to see your health history as well as treatment records to know the extent of your injury and cost of your treatment. However, these are not the only records you need to keep if you are pursuing a personal injury claim. Other documents you should gather and preserve include: Insurance Information This includes copies of your health or disability insurance coverage.
27 February 2015
Being injured on the job comes with a few protection systems, notably the workers compensation system. Workers compensation exists to help the injured worker reach recovery and return to work without as much of a financial burden due to missed days at work. Unfortunately, even if you seem healthy enough to return to work, there may be some lingering issues that reach far beyond the hospital stays. Consider a few life events and negotiation points to bring up with your employer and insurance before too much time passes.
23 February 2015
If you have been diagnosed with epilepsy, qualifying for disability can be a tedious venture. There are some things that you can do to help your case. The Social Security Administration uses frequency, type, nature, and duration of epileptic seizures as determining criteria for approvals and denials in adults. The qualifications the agency uses for children is somewhat different. Document seizures and medications. Documenting your seizures does not have to be elaborate.
20 February 2015
Unfortunately, accidents of all kinds happen on a daily basis to even the most careful of people. However, while many of these accidents will be nothing more than unfortunate events that could not be avoided, some of these accidents will be grounds for a personal injury claim. If you are like many people, it can be difficult to determine which of these categories your accident falls into. Thankfully, taking the time to ask yourself a simple series of questions can help you to make this important determination.
16 February 2015
The settlement in a wrongful death suit is intended to compensate loved ones and heirs when an individual dies as a consequence of another party's neglect or reckless disregard. In many instances, those who receive funds from a wrongful death settlement are not required to pay the IRS any taxes on these proceeds. However, that's not always the case. Sometimes, whether or not you will owe taxes on a wrongful death settlement will depend on where you are located.
10 February 2015