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Only you can decide when you should get a lawyer for a truck accident, but it may generally be better to retain an attorney as soon as possible. A lawyer may assist you after your accident by protecting your rights, helping you seek medical care, and ensuring that your lawsuit or insurance claim is filed […]

To protect your rights after a car accident, it might help you to hire a personal injury lawyer. A lawyer can handle all communications with the negligent party and their insurance company for you, ensure you have all of the necessary evidence, build your claim, and help you reach a settlement for compensation. There are […]

It is impossible to say exactly when you will start getting paid from your car accident settlement. Each car accident case is different, and various elements factor into how fast you can receive compensation. One of the determining factors revolves around whether or not your car accident attorney must bring your case to trial. For […]

In a car accident case, who can be sued will rest on the details of the crash. For instance, if you were injured by another driver, you could sue them directly if you cannot recover compensation via an insurance settlement. However, if the other driver was working at the time of the collision, then you […]

Some signs of nursing home abuse that could point to verbal, physical, or sexual mistreatment of a senior include: There may be other signs of abuse or general neglect in a facility, such as a lack of hygiene. Observing caregivers calling residents names or handling them roughly should raise red flags immediately. What Happens if […]

Your lawyer will inform you of who can be sued in your truck accident case. Generally, an at-fault truck driver and their employer may be the first parties that your lawyer reviews as potentially liable parties. Others who could be liable for a truck accident are: Determining who is liable for your accident is one […]

According to research from the Mayo Clinic, the signs of dehydration include changes in attitude, bowel movements, urination, and physical appearance. Ultimately, the symptoms of dehydration are known to vary, depending on the age of the sufferer. In elderly sufferers, it may be difficult to identify some of the symptoms, such as dark urination, for example. […]

In theory, anyone who witnesses nursing home abuse or neglect can report nursing home abuse. In fact, we all have a moral duty to report the mistreatment of our elders in nursing homes. Persons reporting nursing home abuse could be: According to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN), there are also mandatory reporting requirements […]

Falls are some of the most devastating accidents that can occur in a nursing home. The results of these falls are often severe. From broken bones to traumatic brain injuries, nursing home falls have the potential to be deadly. According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), there are nearly a dozen common factors […]

Not every case of a car hitting a pedestrian results in the driver bearing fault. In your case, the driver could be at fault, the pedestrian could have acted negligently, or some other party could have acted (or failed to act) in a way that caused or contributed to the accident. Who Could Be at […]