While establishing an estate plan is important, writing one that avoids common blunders is essential. After going through all the thoughts and steps to create an estate plan, the last thing you want is for it to be filled with errors that end up causing your closest loved one stress. Here are a couple of examples of estate planning mistakes to be mindful of: Failing to have an estate plan at all. Writing an estate
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The Rise Of Medical Malpractice And How To Find A Lawyer
The field of medicine, as rewarding as it can be, does not come without its risks, which means you might need a medical malpractice lawyer. Doctors are human beings with only their patients’ best interests at heart, but sometimes an emergency or complication can prove too much to handle and even the most skilled doctors can make mistakes that have life-changing effects on their patients. If you believe you were the victim of medical malpractice,
Continue reading4 Benefits Of Hiring Criminal Defense Lawyers
Life rarely gives you a second chance on anything, and criminal charges are no exception. You only get one chance to fight criminal charges, which can be the difference between walking free and facing jail time or paying hefty fines. Considering the United States has the highest documented incarceration rate in the world, it is best you don’t take a risk and try to defend yourself. If you are facing criminal charges, you first need
Continue readingHow a Truck Accident Lawyer Can Help You
It is not too late to get legal assistance if you have been a victim of a truck accident. If you have recently been injured in an accident and you do not know how to move forward, you can talk to a lawyer for help. Seeking legal counsel from a trusted and experienced lawyer is one of the first things that you should do if you are considering filing a personal injury claim. They can
Continue readingHow Common Is Medical Malpractice?
Medical malpractice is a complicated issue, and it is not always clear when a health care provider is or is not guilty. As a medical malpractice lawyer from a firm like the Law Office of Daniel E. Stuart, P.A. can explain, medical malpractice occurs when a provider fails to conform to accepted standards of health care. Examples of such a failure to conform to accepted medical standards may include: Providing a substandard quality of care
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What Does Workers’ Compensation Cover?
Workers’ Compensation Lawyer Typically when we think of workers’ compensation covering injuries, we think of labor-intensive jobs. Jobs like factory work and construction come to mind. You might also imagine jobs where injuries are possible due to other risks such as being a security guard or police officer. However, work-related injuries can take place anywhere–regardless of the work environment or work duties. Additionally, even becoming sick while on the job may be covered under workers’
Continue readingWhat Can a Personal Injury Lawyer Do For Me?
The effects of a sudden accident can extend far beyond physical injuries, as a seasoned personal injury lawyer knows too well. Paying for medical treatment and additional medical expenses such as rehabilitative therapy can result in costs that add up to enormous amounts. In addition to bodily injuries, there is also the impact on mental health that can last for months or even years. As an accident victim, you should not have to shoulder the
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The Continued Effects of Covid19 on the Practice of Law
Dog Bite Laws
The Role of a Personal Injury Lawyer If you are bitten and injured by a dog, the dog’s owner may be liable for your injuries. Dog bite laws vary by state, so it is important that you check your state’s laws if you are considering filing a dog bite lawsuit. However, there are two basic rules that govern dog bite laws and the liability of dog owners. The first rule is that the owner is
Continue readingComparative Negligence Versus Contributory Negligence
Car accident situations can be complex, and there are many elements involved. They can become even messier if it is not clear who is at fault, as a car accident lawyer like one from Therman Law Offices, LTD knows. Understanding who contributed in a car accident is necessary to see who is eligible to be awarded damages and who is at fault. To determine this, states have legal doctrines known as comparative negligence and contributory
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