Personal Injury Lawyer Going through a personal injury claim can seem exhausting and daunting. Having a personal injury attorney in your corner can help move things along and take some the daunting tasks off of your plate. We will go through some frequently asked questions and hopefully shed some light on a few of the most important questions. How do I know that I have a personal injury claim? A personal injury claim is a
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Will I Qualify for Disability Because of Motorcycle Accident Injuries?
Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Motorcycle accident injuries are some of the worst types that can occur. A motorcycle offers no protection to riders so when another vehicle smashes into it, there is nothing to minimize the force of impact. Riders are crushed, thrown, or run over by their own vehicle. Many motorcycle accident victims suffer catastrophic injuries that leave them permanently disabled and often unable to perform the daily activities that many of us take for
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Personal Injury Lawyer Sustaining an injury because of someone else’s actions isn’t easy to digest. People go about their lives believing that they can avoid disaster and injury by being cautious and safe, but they fail to take into account the other people around them. These occurrences are unfortunate and sometimes life-altering, which is why personal injury law exists to help victims get their lives as back to normal as possible. What is a Personal
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Personal Injury Lawyer Fort Lauderdale, FL When a situation warrants filing a personal injury claim, a lawyer can help you maximize the amount of your potential settlement. For many people, without a settlement from the negligent party, affording quality medical care for their injury and taking time off to recover is not possible. However, it’s an unfortunate fact that unless a personal injury claim is handled properly from start to finish, victims may not receive
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Personal Injury Lawyer Unfortunately, sexual assault is far more common than people may expect. Sexual assault victims are assaulted in the workplace, public places, by friends, family, and even business professionals. Typically, sexual assault offenders are sought out after by law enforcement and the prosecutor’s office, but victims can seek monetary compensation for their pain and suffering, also. Being a victim of sexual assault can lead to a lifetime of emotional trauma, and depending on
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Legal Help for a Child Injured at Birth
Giving birth to a new child, whether you are a first time parent or have other children, can be an exhilarating, and even scary, experience. During the process you might be quick to think about the child’s future, what they will be like, and what kind of things you can do with him or her. The joy of welcoming a baby into the world can be unforgettable, and the last thing you want, or might
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Medical Malpractice Lawyer for Misdiagnosis
Misdiagnosis, Failing to Diagnose, or Delay in a Diagnosis A medical professional, including a doctor, nurse, technician, or health facility, can harm a patient in a broad number of ways. When any medical professional fails to abide by the accepted standards of care, and a patient is injured, it is considered to be medical malpractice. One of the most common forms of this type of negligence is misdiagnosis and can lead to liability issues. As
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Medical malpractice is the third leading cause of death in the United States, according to the Journal of the American Medical Association. Medical malpractice ranks behind heart disease and cancer. Given this startling statistic, a person is likely to wonder what constitutes medical malpractice. Basic Definition of Medical Malpractice Medical malpractice is defined as a healthcare provider being derelict in a professional duty, a failure to exercise appropriately an ordinary degree of professional skill, that
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The CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics estimates 31 million people visit U.S. emergency rooms annually due to unintentional injuries. Oftentimes, many of these people or their family members will later find themselves entangled in a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit. These types of cases are typically accepted on a contingency fee basis. Essentially, we the attorneys will front the costs to investigate a client’s claim, take the client’s case to trial, and handle
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3 Signs of Brain Damage in Children – Insights from a Fort Lauderdale Medical Malpractice Lawyer
According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, traumatic brain injuries are responsible for more infant deaths and permanent disabilities than any other factor. Brain damage in newborns is usually the result of oxygen deprivation, blunt force trauma, compression during birth or physician negligence. If you suspect that your infant was the victim of medical malpractice, contact the Law Offices of Needle & Ellenberg, PA. A brain injury attorney in Fort Lauderdale can evaluate your
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