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Wednesday, September 9, 2020

Child Support for Children with Special Needs

Hashing-out child support issues can be challenging. They can be especially stressful when you have a special needs child who needs extra care or services. Many special needs children require help beyond the age of majority (typically 18), and parents often wonder how their child will be taken care of should they become unable to do so. Special needs children and adults are...

Tuesday, September 8, 2020

5 Vital Estate Planning Documents that Protect Your Legacy

Estate planning is not something most people like to think about, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many are creating or updating their wills and other important documents. Although you may believe that a will is sufficient for settling your affairs, it is only one piece of the estate planning puzzle. Having a lawyer help you create the following four vital estate planning...

Tuesday, September 1, 2020

Types of Damages in Personal Injury Cases

When you have been injured or have lost a loved one in an accident, filing a personal injury claim against the at-fault party allows you to recover compensation for your damages. In most personal injury cases, damages are intended to “make the plaintiff whole.” Although no amount of money can change what happened, an attorney can help you understand the types of damages to...

Tuesday, August 25, 2020

The Importance of Proving Negligence in a Personal Injury Claim

Whether someone is hurt in a car crash or injured in a slip and fall accident, the vast majority of personal injury claims require an injured victim to prove negligence. Learning about the legal concepts of duty of care and negligence can help you understand your rights and why it is important to have a seasoned attorney represent your interests. What is Negligence?When...

Wednesday, August 12, 2020

Personal Injury Settlements Can Be Impacted Due To Covid-19

 During the coronavirus pandemic, many people suffered injuries due to auto accidents, slip and fall accidents, and other ordinary accidents. If you were one of these accident victims, you may bring a personal injury claim against the responsible party. However, the COVID-19 closure of many offices and businesses, and other issues, may affect your case, according to top...

Wednesday, August 5, 2020

All You Need To Know About Medical Malpractice Lawsuits For HIPAA Violations

 We all know that the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) protects our right to privacy of medical information. That is why doctors’ offices, medical labs, hospitals and pharmacies have changed some ways of doing things to protect our right to privacy, according to top medical malpractice attorneys. If one of these health care providers fails to...

Wednesday, July 29, 2020

COVID-19: Medical Malpractice Risks While Treating Patients

 The coronavirus pandemic has stressed the health care system in many ways. With long shifts spent caring for extremely ill COVID-19 patients, health care providers also have been presented with untested treatment protocols. The best malpractice attorneys will say that health care providers face the possibility of an increase in the number of medical malpractice cases....

From Negligence to Settlement: A Complete Guide to Personal Injury Claims

  If you have suffered an injury due to someone else's negligence, you may be entitled to compensation through a personal injury lawsuit...