With the rush of day-to-day living majority of people often forget to check in with their parents. People assume that their parents have super powers and even though they are aging; they simply do not need our assistance. The era of not discussing personal affairs or financials is upon us and as a society we need to have a duty of checking in with our parents and elders. A simple visit to your parents weekly
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What you should do after an accident.
You may think that a car accident will never happen to you. The reality is that you will likely be involved in a motor vehicle accident at some point in your life. If the motor vehicle accident results in serious injury and the third party is at fault, you will need to work with an experienced lawyer, like a personal injury attorney Arlington, TX relies on. In fact, according to the Texas Department of Transportation,
Continue reading5 Disturbing Cases of Medical Malpractice
When we visit a hospital or doctor’s office, we’re putting a lot of trust into a stranger and expect that we will be handled with professionalism and care. Unfortunately, there are many times that doctors or hospitals are negligent and can make a mistake that leads to injury or even death. When this happens, many pursue a medical malpractice lawsuit. Here are 5 disturbing cases of medical malpractice: Dana Carvey’s Surgeon Bypasses The Wrong Artery
Continue readingHow Will Chiropractic Expenses be Covered after Slip and Fall Injury?
A common type of personal injury is when someone has a slip and fall accident. They are quite common due to the fact that they can happen anywhere. There are many factors that may contribute to a slip and fall: wet floors without the appropriate signage, poorly constructed stairwells, and broken flooring are just a few. When you have suffered an injury as the result of a slip and fall, you may decide that it
Continue readingWhen Workers’ Compensation Insurance is Not Enough
Workers’ compensation laws have been put in place in one form or another in all 50 states. Regardless of who caused a workplace accident, workers compensation insurance is intended to protect workers when they’re injured on the job. The general rule is that workers’ compensation is an employee’s sole and exclusive legal remedy when injured on the job. Benefits and Compensation How much an injured employee might receive in workers’ compensation benefits depends on the
Continue readingSeparate Pedestrian Accidents Take the Lives of Three Relatives
Long Island resident Pauline Aluska, 54, was hit and killed by a hit-and-run-driver in the Village of Lindenhurst, New York, as she went to visit the area of the highway where John Aluska, her older brother, was struck and killed by a hit-and-run motorist two years earlier. According to the New York Post, the Aluska family experienced even more tragedy, as the late siblings’ sister-in-law Diane Aluska was killed in May in the same
Continue readingPublic Transportation Accidents
Public transportation is used everyday by thousands of people. However, like with all types of transportation, there is always the risk of accidents. Accidents on public transportation systems happen more often than you think and can result in serious injuries. If you were injured in a public transportation accident, you may be overwhelmed and unsure of what next steps to take. While some public transportation accidents are due to unforeseen circumstances, many others are due
Continue readingAbused in an Assisted Living Home: Do I have a Claim?
Assisted living facilities provide a great option for elderly people who want to maintain their independence but can’t do certain tasks on their own anymore, such cooking or driving. Residents of assisted living facilities can enjoy many different activities, socialize with others and receive assistance whenever they need it. Assisted Living Facilities Come With Negatives It may be hard to believe, but abuse does happen in assisted living facilities. There have been several cases where
Continue readingLegal Malpractice: What You Need to Know
When you have had a real estate transaction fall apart or lost a personal injury or divorce case, you may feel like your attorney did not properly do their job and adequately represent your interests. While it can be frustrating and discouraging to have lost the case, you may file a claim against your attorney for legal malpractice. However, you need to keep in mind that not every mistake can be considered malpractice, and if
Continue readingChecking Your Physician’s Credentials
Today patients face a daunting task- deciding on their physician’s competence, experience, prior complaints, education, training, etc. The internet gives a patient a powerful tool to look behind the fluff and shine of a well written website touting credentials and examining the facts. Most states today make this information freely available. Florida is among many states that publicly post practitioner profiles providing education, training, hospital privileges, financial responsibility basics, and most importantly- links to discipline
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