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Posted in Mesothelioma,Personal Injury on March 21, 2019
Mesothelioma affects thousands of people in the United States, with up to 3,000 new cases arising every year. Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that almost exclusively occurs due to asbestos exposure. Most patients who receive mesothelioma diagnoses have grounds to win monetary damages during personal injury lawsuits. These cases, however, can be complicated, and… read more
Posted in Mesothelioma,Personal Injury on March 14, 2019
Asbestos is a naturally occurring group of minerals that are toxic for humans. Once thought of as a “magic mineral” and used in a variety of applications – particularly in construction – research now proves the high level of risk humans face around asbestos. Asbestos exposure at work, in school, or in an old building… read more
Posted in Car Accidents,Personal Injury on February 25, 2019
Car accidents can be challenging to work through, but those in parking lots pose additional struggles. Since private companies own many parking lots, they are not always subject to the same traffic laws as other areas. However, certain right-of-way rules do apply in parking lot accidents which can help inform who is at-fault for the… read more
Posted in Car Accidents,New York,Personal Injury on February 18, 2019
If you operate a motor vehicle in the state of New York, you will need to get regular inspections every year. These inspections are necessary to protect the health of the environment and the safety of you and other drivers on the road. If you were injured in a motor vehicle accident in New York,… read more
Posted in Car Accidents,New York,Personal Injury on February 11, 2019
When you get into a car accident and suffer injuries, you will need to pay for certain expenses: medical bills, car repairs, medications, etc. Depending on your situation, you may have to take weeks or even months off work in order to recover. You need funds to compensate for your losses – but where do… read more
Posted in Car Accidents,Personal Injury on January 22, 2019
In 2016, 3,890 fatal car accidents in the United States occurred due to failure to keep in the proper lane. Driver distractions caused 3,210 fatal accidents. Other common driver behaviors that can cause lane-change accidents are speeding, overcorrecting, and driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol – all of which caused 16,793 wrecks combined…. read more
Posted in Car Accidents,Personal Injury on January 15, 2019
A rear-end collision occurs when one vehicle crashes into the back of the vehicle it is following. Rear-end collisions can cause expensive property damage and painful personal injuries – especially to the neck and back. Typically, the person driving the rear vehicle will be at fault for the accident, since he or she should have… read more
Posted in Car Accidents,Personal Injury on January 8, 2019
Personal injury accidents can cause thousands of dollars in medical bills, with charges ranging from ambulance fees to emergency surgeries. You need the medical care, yet who will pay the bill? Most often, the hospital will contact your insurance company directly. If you were not at fault, however, the other person’s insurance company may pay… read more
Posted in Medical Malpractice,Personal Injury on December 31, 2018
Just like any other medical professional, a dentist has a duty to prevent harm to patients and treat them using acceptable techniques. When a dentist causes nerve damage by deviating from the acceptable standard of care for the patient’s situation, the dentist commits medical malpractice. Nerve damage is one of the most common reasons for… read more
Posted in Medical Malpractice,Personal Injury on December 24, 2018
Taking any type of legal action almost always requires meeting the applicable statute of limitations. The statute of limitations is the time limit in which a claimant must take legal action after a specific event. For example, most states uphold a two-year statute of limitations on personal injury claims, so a potential plaintiff has two… read more