Can a Chiropractor Be Sued for Medical Malpractice? Like any type of medical procedure, a patient expects a certain quality of care from a chiropractor. When a chiropractor fails to provide the patient with the accepted standard of care within the profession and causes a personal injury or wrongful death, they open themselves up to a potential medical […]
Workers’ Compensation Claims for Injuries Sustained on the Job. If you have been injured at work, the first thing you need to think about is whether you qualify for workers’ compensation. Workers’ compensation insurance was designed to help both employees, as well as employers. Previously, work injuries were treated just like any other personal injury; you were […]
Slip and Fall Accidents, a Restaurant’s Responsibility, and Your Legal Options. Were you recently injured in a slip, trip and fall accident at a restaurant or fast food establishment? Call 1-800-ATTORNEY. We may be able to help you recover compensation. Many people have misconceptions about slip and fall lawsuits, but the law is pretty clear. Restaurants must follow very […]
If your child was diagnosed with shoulder dystocia after birth, you and your child may be owed compensation. Call 1-800-ATTORNEY today for a free consultation. While shoulder dystocia is a rare condition, it is often the result of a obstetrician’s use of improper birthing techniques. In most cases, the injuries will heal by the time the […]
Were You Injured in a Slip, Trip and Fall Accident at a McDonald’s Restaurant? Call 1-800-ATTORNEY. Slip and fall accidents due to the negligence of a business are unfortunately common, and fast food giant McDonald’s has its fair share as well. Many people don’t understand how or why the property owner might be liable for a […]
On 11/20/2014, an explosion on an oil rig off the coast of Louisiana left one worker dead and three others injured. UPDATE: At least one lawsuit has been filed in relation to this incident. Houston-based energy company Fieldwood Energy (who owns the rig) reported the explosion on its “Echo Platform” shortly before 3:00 p.m. on Thursday about 12 […]
For the second time in 2014, passengers and crew members on the cruise ship Crown Princess caught norovirus during a nearly one month long cruise. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 172 persons on the Crown Princess were sick during the cruise. The ship docked in San Pedro, California on Sunday […]
A damning report released in August 2014 highlighted the issue of nursing home abuse, pointing out several glaring inadequacies seen in many nursing homes across the country. The report, titled Nursing Facilities’ Compliance with Federal Regulations of Abuse and Neglect, carried out investigations to determine the extent to which nursing homes and assisted living facilities […]
Wal-Mart, one of the most successful department chains in America, depends on its truck drivers to deliver goods from one state to another in record time in order to keep up with demand. However, the pressure placed on these drivers reaches terrifying heights, leading to issues such as driver fatigue due to lack of sleep […]
Policy limits can be either an advantage or disadvantage during the car accident claims process. While it can be a bargaining chip during a lawsuit when the company is trying to avoid paying the benefits to which the insured is entitled, it can also open a policyholder up to a lawsuit when the policy limits […]
Did you know that you have a legal time limit in which to bring a personal injury lawsuit before you lose the right to sue? Most legal issues have a statute of limitation which restricts the period of time during which a plaintiff may bring legal proceedings against a defendant. It’s essentially the time limit […]
The first question you may want to ask yourself is whether you actually need an accident lawyer. This will depend on the type of accident and the extent of damage. It may not be necessary to have an attorney if the accident simply involves minor property damage and no personal injuries, but there are instances […]
