Despite all the good work that they do, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) often gets a bad rap for being impossible to navigate, full of red tape and sometimes downright negligent. Veterans such as yourself dealing with the VA might actually consider getting some assistance in the form of VA disability lawyers; however, before you go hiring yourself one, …
Lawyers Who Specialize in Helping Veterans
After a while, fighting in the military can take a toll on your mental health. Some soldiers decide to stay in the military for as long as they are allowed, while others get a few years under their belt and then they are finished. Either path is respectable.However, the type of discharge you receive can have an enormous impact on …
Who’s Responsible When a Medical Device Fails?
It’s always tragic when a loved one passes away or is seriously injured due to a faulty medical device. It’s especially angering when that person’s family finds out that it could’ve been prevented by the company who manufactures that medical device. The FDA does its best to recall these medical devices, but that usually only occurs after several patients have …
Legal Ramifications After a Plant Explosion
Plant explosions have great consequences, both for communities and workers. Texas is home to several plants and refineries that hold the potential to inflict property damage or serious injuries if chemicals aren’t handled diligently and safely. A great example of this is the Chernobyl meltdown, the most infamous industrial accident in history, is still being studied 30 years after the …
What Is Wrongful Death?
The wrongful death definition is when someone dies at the fault of another person or entity. It can be accidental or due to the negligence or misconduct of the other party and is not considered criminal. In fact, wrongful death lawsuits play out in civil court, most often after a criminal trial for the same incident. If you’ve recently lost …
Should I Hire a Lawyer for a Minor Car Accident?
We often get asked if hiring a lawyer is necessary for minor car accidents. Does a small fender bender require you to hire an attorney? It’s a loaded question because every accident is different. Nobody wants to end up in a car accident, but as the word accident implies, these things just happen. Some are from negligence while others couldn’t …
Can I Afford a Lawyer?
It’s no secret that lawyers can be expensive. There are filing fees and an hourly price for an experienced lawyer with good results in the courtroom. This money can pile up, and before you know it, you’re paying a small fortune. A small fortune you might not have.
What Kind of Lawyer Do I Need?
Unless you’re an attorney, most people have no idea when they need a lawyer or what kind they actually need. There are numerous types of law in the United States. This means there’s at least twice the number of lawyers out there for each field of law. It can be a stressful process trying to find the right attorney for …
Pleural Mesothelioma Causes
Exposure to asbestos and asbestos dust is the main cause of mesothelioma. In fact, the risk factors are extremely high with roughly eight out of 10 people diagnosed
How a Workplace Injury Lawyer Fights for You
Nobody wants to be injured at work. Likewise, nobody wishes for broken bones, bruises, or burns. But workplace accidents happen and these workplace accidents can lead to injuries. In fact, every seven seconds someone is injured on the workplace or on a job site in the U.S. Even the seemingly small work injury can lead to chronic conditions down the …