If you were seriously injured due to the negligence of a physician or health care provider, it is important to know you have options.
All doctors and medical providers must follow a “standard of care,” meaning that they have the responsibility to treat their patients within an accepted and predictable treatment plan and to inform them of alternative treatments and possible risks arising from treatment.
One important thing to remember about...Medical Malpractice: What You Need to Know
If you were seriously injured due to the negligence of a physician or health care provider, it is important to know you have options.
All doctors and medical providers must follow a “standard of care,” meaning that they have the responsibility to treat their patients within an accepted and predictable treatment plan and to inform them of alternative treatments and possible risks arising from treatment.
One important thing to remember about...
Can a Personal Injury Settlement Affect My Disability Benefits?
Personal injury settlements are received as a result of someone being injured in an accident due to someone else’s negligence.
These types of accidents may include:
Car Accidents
Pedestrian Accidents
Slip-and-Falls
Dog Bites
Defective Products
If you or a loved one have been injured in an accident, you may be entitled to compensation. Compensation can include money for...
When to Seek a Specialist for Medical Treatment: SSD and Personal Injury
Whether you are going through the Social Security Disability process or pursuing a personal injury claim, medical treatment is key to building a successful case.
Social Security Disability Benefits
To be awarded SSD benefits, an individual must meet the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) strict definition of disability and be unable to work for a minimum of 12 months.
It is...
Work Injury Falls: What You Need to Know
When a person suffers a major injury at work, it often leaves them with many questions. If you suffered serious injuries on the job, it is important to know you are not alone.
Work Injury Falls: A Common Occurrence
The number one cause of an injury sustained in the workplace is a slip-and-fall.
Slip-and-falls are typically unexpected and hard to avoid. Because a fall is unexpected, the injuries can be serious....
Understanding the Attractive Nuisance Doctrine
Attractive nuisances are all around and children typically fall victim to these hazardous conditions.
It is important for homeowners and parents to understand what these nuisances are and how we can protect our children from injury.
Understanding The Attractive Nuisance Doctrine
An "attractive nuisance" is something on your property that draws children in but threatens them with harm. A doctrine in tort...