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When people watch someone else take a minor slip and fall, they may immediately respond with laughter. For many, witnessing another person awkwardly tumbling to the ground can result in at least a chuckle or two. But, what they may not realize is that what may appear funny is actually no joking matter. Those who fall can suffer very painful scrapes, bruises, broken bones or even worse. Particularly for those of a senior age, they

If you have recently been involved in a car accident, you know firsthand how life-changing it can be. Your daily routine is interrupted, you must take time to make sure your vehicle is repaired, you may need to find temporary alternative transportation, and you have to deal with incessant calls from your insurance company. If you are physically injured in the accident you have the added stress of getting, and paying for, appropriate medical care,

Accidents between cars on the road happens every single day, and can lead to painful injuries which require long-term care. While collisions between cars of similar size can be disastrous, incidents where a commercial truck hits a passenger vehicle can be even more tragic. The average passenger vehicle weighs a few thousand pounds, while commercial trucks can weigh up to eighty thousands pounds. On top of that, sometimes a truck driver may be sleepy while

Surgery brings its own set of potential complications for the patient, and sadly, too often it results in greater harm to the patient than the original condition which required surgery in the first place. If you or your family member was injured in a surgery-related hospital accident, speak with a hospital negligence lawyer Salt Lake City trusts who can review your case at no charge. At the conclusion of the review, you will have a

For many people, a drug prescribed by their doctor for a specific ailment or disease helps treat that particular symptom and their quality of life is improved. Or at least the issue they complained to their doctor about has been addressed. But at what cost? We have all seen the drug commercials touting the benefits of a certain prescription drug, and we all notice the larger portion of the ad covers a warning concerning the

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, at least one person dies each day and 1.3 million people are harmed by medication errors each year in America. There are a wide range of causes for these errors. If you or a loved one has been harmed by a medication error, you may be entitled to reparation. Below are some of the most common reasons for medication errors. A good medical malpractice lawyer will be

Those who have become the victim of a car accident, may have sustained various types of damages. A victim may experience physical, emotional and financial damages due to the carelessness of another driver. It would be nice to be able to trust that other drivers will operate their vehicle with regard for others, but this sadly often not the case. If you have never been in a car accident before, you may want to know

Those who get on a bicycle for either leisure, exercise, sport or transportation risk being struck by a vehicle. Car drivers can often be speeding, driving without obeying traffic laws or distracted by their cell phone. A bicycle rider must watch out for cars with keen attention and awareness. It is unfortunate that not all car drivers practice safe behaviors when behind the wheel. Sometimes, bicyclists are on the receiving end of such driving negligence.

There are specific rules in each state about who has the right to file for a wrongful death suit. Each state varies in their rules but generally speaking, a child’s parent or an administrator can file for a suit against the liable party. If the parents are divorced, then there are some specifications you will have to follow. Wrongful death cases for children tend to get further complicated because of familial disputes about the award