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Chances are we have all known someone who has been diagnosed with breast cancer, whether that person was a loved one or even you, yourself. We can all remember that first moment after we heard the news and how much it affected us moving forward. Now imagine you or your loved one had received that diagnosis much […]
Insurance companies will go to great lengths to defend a serious personal injury claim. Often, these companies hire investigators to review your public social media accounts to find any photos or videos they can use against you. Usually, they look for pictures of vacations or times you may go out with friends and take them out […]
As injury trial lawyers, we have represented thousands of individuals who have been severely injured or killed from careless driving. Lives are changed forever. Jobs are lost, lifestyles are destroyed, and medical bills pile up. Unfortunately, it is all too common that the careless individual does not have adequate insurance coverage to pay full and […]
Late last month an Indian pharmaceutical company voluntarily recalled 10,200 bottles of allergy medicine. The cause? The blood pressure medicine atenolol was found to be mixed in. Though there does not currently appear to be anyone who has reported injuries from this medication mix-up, it is possible that someone taking the wrong medication could have […]
Rear-end car accidents are a common type of traffic collision – in 2015, rear-end crashes made up more than 33 percent of crashes, according to the Insurance Information Institute. These collisions often happen suddenly and without warning and can result in serious injuries, even at relatively slow speeds. If you or someone you love has been […]
According to the Administration of Aging (AOA), hundreds of thousands of elderly Americans are abused, exploited or neglected each year. Elder abuse can take many forms, including: Physical abuse, defined as intentional infliction of injury or pain. This may include hitting, shoving, using drugs to harm a senior or using restraints. Emotional abuse, including yelling, […]
After an auto accident, victims may be contacted by an insurance adjuster who works for the insurer that covers the at-fault party. When this occurs, it is important to understand your rights after filing a personal injury claim and what you should to say to an insurance adjuster. Unfortunately, many auto accident victims’ claims are […]
Whether it’s a fender bender or a more serious crash, car accidents are uniquely disruptive and dangerous incidents. Car crashes can leave you with long-lasting injuries that can impact your life—from the workplace to your routines around the house. That’s why it’s crucial to know what to do after a car accident, not only to […]
Falls are the leading cause of injury and death in older Americans, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Because of this, nursing homes and other assisted living facilities have a duty to help protect elderly individuals from increased risks of falling. Any failure to do this, could make the facility responsible […]
The proper diagnosis of an illness or disease allows patients to undergo the proper treatment, so they can recover from the illness. Unfortunately, misdiagnoses occur at a frightening rate, with an estimated 10 to 20 percent of all cases being misdiagnosed, according to the National Center for Policy Analysis. A misdiagnosis jeopardizes the patient’s health […]