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What happens when something you buy off of an individual causes someone that you love to suffer from serious injuries? Learn what to do.

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When you buy second-hand merchandise from people, you expect it to be in good condition and to be safe to use. So, what happens when something you buy off of an individual causes someone that you love to suffer from serious injuries? Do you go after the person that you bought it off of, or do you go after the company that manufactured it? Can you hold both parties liable for the defective product, or do you have to choose one or the other? My lawyer explained a lot about how to best go about handling this situation. Find out what he taught me on my blog.

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3 Instances Where You Can Sue For Medical Malpractice

22 January 2016
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What happens when a doctor isn't working to the best of his or her ability or a hospital simply isn't giving you the care that you reasonably deserve? These are usually cases when you can sue for medical malpractice. Throughout the course of this article, you will learn of 3 instances when you can sue for medical malpractice. When A Hospital Employee Acts Out Of Line If you are visiting a hospital and employee is not giving you the treatment that you require, then the hospital themselves can be held liable for damages regarding how you were treated (or your lack of treatment in their care). Read More …

Food Allergies? 3 Ways To Protect Yourself Legally

13 January 2016
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If you're one of the 15 million Americans that have food allergies, you're probably very conscious about what you eat. You have learned to read food labels meticulously. When you're in control, you're very confident that you're not going to eat anything you're allergic to, but what happens when you're at a restaurant? Can you trust them to make sure your food isn't contaminated with allergens? The simple answer is no. Read More …

The Perils Of Social Media And Workers’ Comp Claims

30 December 2015
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Sure, you can talk about your workers' comp claim all you want on social media forums. There is nothing stopping you from complaining about your injury or your treatment by the insurance companies. However, the fact that nothing is stopping you doesn't mean that it's necessarily a good idea. Before you post -- consider what the wrong online post can cost you. Posts That Contradict Your Claim One of the surest ways to get yourself into trouble is to post information that directly contradicts something that you put on your workers' comp claim. Read More …

Important Topics To Discuss When You’re Hiring A Personal Injury Attorney

16 December 2015
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Consulting a personal injury attorney after you've suffered an injury for which you wish to take legal action is something that requires a bit of research. Don't just hire the first attorney you can find online. It's more useful to evaluate a few different law firms in your city, arrange appointments with each and take some time to meet the attorney, talk about your case and gauge whether he or she is a suitable fit for you. Read More …

Determining Liability In A Wrongful Death Case: When Your Loved One Has Died From Medical Neglect Or Mistreatment

3 December 2015
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When you lose someone close to you, a wrongful death lawsuit may be in order. If your loved one died unexpectedly, and you believe their medical treatment was not sufficient, you can bring your case to a personal injury lawyer to see if it is viable wrongful death case. You will need to get copies of medical records for the deceased, so that the records can be reviewed by a qualified wrongful death attorney who can assess the case to see if treatment providers were liable for the death of your loved one. Read More …