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When in doubt, hire a lawyer. At least for personal injury claims, anyway. Personal injury cases are best handled by specialized injury attorneys that know the ins and outs of the law related to your specific case. Suffering physical bodily harm is a traumatizing experience. It disrupts almost every aspect of your day-to-day life. In most cases, it takes a …
Car accidents are one of life’s most challenging events. The best-case scenario for a car accident is an accident with no injuries and minimal damage to your vehicle. But what about those accidents that are more severe? Car accidents that involve total vehicle loss, injuries, or fatalities can have lasting effects that require speedy resolution. Finding yourself in the midst …
If your doctor is unable to make timely and accurate diagnoses of a dangerous medical condition, there’s a possibility that you can file a medical malpractice lawsuit to find a legal remedy. However, it’s always important to know that bad outcomes and mistakes don’t always equate to medical negligence, at least not to the law. The main question that needs …
In December 2018, the U.S. Surgeon General issued a warning to American consumers about the dangers involved with e-cigarettes. By issuing this warning, the Surgeon General has taken a strong stance against the rise of e-cigarettes because of the potential dangers associated. This warning has turned into personal injury attorneys preparing a high-frequency e-cigarette lawsuit and JUUL lawsuits, which are …
Emotional pain can be as severe as physical pain. If someone causes physical bodily harm, they can be sued. Does this same principle apply if someone causes mental anguish, such as emotional distress? What Is Mental Anguish? Mental anguish is a legal definition that describes a high level of inflicted emotional distress, such as anxiety, fear, trauma, grief, or depression. …
“If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all.” While it is a rule that we should always abide by, it is not always obeyed. At some point in our lives, we have heard one person say or write something false about another person, but at what point do these statements become legally offensive? The statement will have …
You have been bitten by another person’s dog, and those injuries may have lasting effects in the future. The dog bite was not your fault. You were not on another person’s property, and the owner of the dog did not take proper precautions to keep the dog restrained. Does this make you responsible for medical bills and damages caused by …
It’s an accepted notion that accidents happen. However, when these accidents happen in highly skilled and specialized environments such as on oil rigs, it’s only natural that you might have some questions. Why do oil rig explosions happen? Is there anything that can be done about them and what legal recourse do you have? If you have or a loved …
In July of 2018, the Justice Department settled the 3M earplug lawsuit where the company agreed to pay out $9.1 million to the government in order to settle the complaints brought against it. What Was the 3M Earplugs Lawsuit About? The Justice Department claimed that the Minnesota based company 3M defrauded the government when it sold faulty military earplugs. The …
Too often do new medications get found out for being incredibly dangerous, and it’s usually a little too late. Drug companies continue to leave consumers uninformed about potentially fatal side effects, simply because it would “hurt the brand.”Unfortunately, even after thousands of patients file lawsuits against these big pharma companies, for the injuries and medical complications they suffered from taking …
