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Why Traumatic Brain Injuries Occur And How To Seek Compensation
Traumatic brain injuries happen far too often. In fact, about 1.7 million people in the U.S. suffer from these brain injuries every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Common symptoms of a traumatic brain injury include dizziness, headaches, nausea, confusion, and numbness on one side of the body. It is possible to make a compete recovery from a traumatic brain injury. However, if the injury is very severe, it may lead to permanent damage.…
Read More »Hospital-Acquired Infection And Medical Malpractice: Frequently Asked Questions
According to a report published by the Alliance for Aging Research, approximately 1.7 million Americans acquire an infection while in the hospital. Of those patients, nearly 99,000 die from the hospital-acquired infection. If you or a loved one recently acquired an infection while in the hospital, nursing home, or even the doctor’s office, you might be wondering if there is any legal recourse for your pain and suffering. Here are a few frequently asked questions you might have about taking legal action after suffering from a hospital-acquired infection:…
Read More »2 Mistakes That Could Cost You Big If You Are Ever In A Bad Car Accident
If you are like most people, you drive your car on a daily basis, yet never really expect to be involved in a serious collision. However, even when you expect and hope to never be involved in one, it is important to be prepared for when and if the time comes. If you live in an area of the country where winters are cold, snowy, and icy, then you may worry about getting injured or causing injury in a vehicle accident and already feel prepared, but if you live in a warmer climate, the don’t feel too confident that you will never be involved in an accident – more vehicle accidents in the United States occur during the summer and fall than during the winter.…
Read More »The Ten Commandments Of Trademark Protection
As a business owner or an entrepreneur with a new product, choosing and defending your trademark is one of the most basic ways to gain recognition in the consumer world. Trademark protection should be a top priority, because if your trademark is confusing, stolen, or misused, it reflects badly on your product and can mislead your intended consumer base. Here are the “Ten Commandments” of establishing a firm, protected trademark for your business.…
Read More »After the Accident: The To-Do List for Motorcycle Operators
If you’ve been involved in a motorcycle accident, you need to make sure you take the right steps after the accident to reduce the headaches of the legal issues that you will need to settle. Here is a list of basic to-dos that will help you as you recover from your accident. 1. Document your injuries. Motorcycle injuries are notoriously more serious than normal car-crash injuries, even with minor accidents. Even if you were lucky enough to walk away without a scratch, stay hyper-vigilant for any change in the days following the accident.…
Read More »Tips To Help You Decide Whether To Accept A Plea Bargain For A Crime You Are Charged With
If you were arrested for a crime, you will have the right to go through a trial that will determine if you are guilty or not. You are free to plead guilty or innocent during this trial, but you should realize that going through a trial can be costly and time-consuming. Because of this, the prosecutor handling the case might offer you a plea bargain. If you’ve never been charged with a crime before, you may have no idea as to whether to accept it or not.…
Read More »Understanding Auto Accident Whiplash Injuries And The Law
If you are involved in a car accident, and the incident was caused by another driver, then you may want to sue the driver for medical bills and other costs associated with the accident. This is especially true if you have an injury like whiplash. Keep reading to understand what whiplash is and what you need to do if you think you think you have the injury and want to seek compensation.…
Read More »3 Things That Can Stop Your Social Security Disability Payments
If you depend on SSDI payments to get by, it’s important to make sure that you continue receiving your benefits reliably. Knowing what circumstances could cause the Social Security Administration to suspend or discontinue your benefits will help you know what action to take when those circumstances arrive. Take a look at some of the most common things that can stop your Social Security Disability Insurance payments. 1. Earning Too Much Money…
Read More »Remaining Silent: 4 People Not To Talk To About Your Drug Charges
If you have been arrested on drug possession or cultivation charges, you may already be aware of your right to remain silent. Generally, this refers to your right to not incriminate yourself in front of police officers or a jury. However, the right to remain silent can be more complicated than simply not talking to police officers when they detain you or while you are being held in custody. For example, you may have to actually invoke your right to remain silent by stating that you doing so in order for your silence to not be admissible as a sign of guilt in court.…
Read More »Breach Of Warranty: Another Option For Attaching Liability For Injuries
A good portion of personal injury cases that pass through the courts deal with some type of negligence on the defendants’ part that caused the plaintiffs’ injuries. However, that’s not the only legal theory you can use to sue for compensation for your damages and losses. Breach of warranty is another way you can attach liability for your injuries to the responsible party, such as in a case where you were injured while using a product.…
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