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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 […]
Car accidents can happen in a variety of ways, with some resulting in minor injuries, such as cuts and bruises, while others may cause injuries resulting in permanent damage. However, every type of car accident can result in a serious injury. If you or someone you love has been injured in a car accident, it […]
There are several areas of the body that are at high-risk of injury during a car accident, including your neck and shoulders. Injuries to these areas of the body may cause you to develop temporary or permanent disability. If you suffered an injury in a car accident, contact D’Amico Pettinicchi Injury Lawyers for a free, […]
A recent investigation by the USA TODAY Network found that port trucking companies, which transport goods into and out of California ports, use unscrupulous practices to force drivers to exceed federal limits on working hours. According to the investigation, several trucking companies force drivers to work longer hours against their will by threatening to fire them, […]
In Connecticut, you cannot file a lawsuit against your employer for a workplace injury. Instead, you are required to submit a claim to the Connecticut Workers’ Compensation System to recover compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and vocational rehabilitation. One of the few instances in which you can file a lawsuit for a work injury […]
An investigation by USA TODAY found that port trucking companies around Los Angeles are violating federal law and risking the lives of those on the road by pushing truck drivers to work with little or no sleep. Federal rules require that commercial truck drivers take a 10-hour break every 14 hours. However, the investigation revealed […]