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Working in the maritime industry puts you at risk of sustaining severe injuries or even fatalities. Fortunately, if you or your dear one has been involved in a marine-related accident, you can pursue compensation to cover the lost wages, medical expenses, funeral, and other costs thanks to maritime laws. Even so, you should strongly consider contacting a trusted maritime lawyer to boost your odds of compensation. The value of a lawyer is indispensable and can include: Gathering and filing evidence The attorney will interview you and all relevant witnesses to gather information that is crucial to your case. He or…

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is the generalized term for those harms that impact the brain and cause maladies that result in mild cognitive and memory issues to even death. From a legal perspective, TBI cases create a unique blend of challenges to the defendant’s attorney, the plaintiff’s attorney, as well as to the insurance providers. Brain injuries should not be considered an ‘event.’ A TBI is the beginning of a process typically marred by misdiagnoses, and under-funded neurological disease research. Those with sustained brain injuries must be provided with: Lifelong Management and care Professional, expert care Appropriate rehabilitation therapies Individualized…

Whiplash is a neck injury that is usually sustained in a rear-end auto collision. A whiplash injury can lead to reduced quality of life for several months or even longer, often resulting in lost wages due to ongoing pain. If you have been harmed in an auto accident, you might be eligible for compensation for your injury. Fenimore Injury Law specializes in cases just like yours and will fight for full compensation for your whiplash injury. Symptoms of Whiplash Injury Whiplash results from the rapid back and forth movement of the head when you are rear-ended in a vehicle. It can range…

Abuse in nursing homes and assisted living communities is on the rise. Most people do not know what to do when faced with this situation. Consequently, only a few of them are handled appropriately and even fewer are reported to the relevant authorities. In this post, we have highlighted six steps you can take if you notice or suspect an abuse of a resident. Signs of Nursing Home Abuse If you have a loved one in an elderly care facility, it is important to look for the following signs of abuse: Bed Sores Bruises Change in behavior Loss of weight…

If you have been injured, whether it was because of an auto accident or a slip and fall accident, you stand the best chance with your case against the company if you have a personal injury attorney there to assist you through the process. However, not everyone knows the right protocol and when they should even hire a personal injury attorney. When to Consider a Personal Injury Attorney While you can file your own personal injury claim against an insurance agency by yourself, this is usually something that is only recommended for people who have had small injuries that have…

There are many types of injuries that start off as a small ache or even a bruise and then get worse as time passes. Other injuries might not even be noticed when they happen and may appear later. In this blog, we talk about injuries and why you need to pay attention to even the smallest of them. We also discuss why settlements are important and not specifically a windfall. Injuries – The Painful Truth 1. Concussions Concussions are a great example of injuries that not only have many different symptoms, but that might actually get worse over time or…

Being involved in an auto accident generates a host of distresses from handling vehicle repairs, insurance claims, to finding treatment for injuries that you might have sustained. However, if another party’s negligence caused these damages, an auto accident attorney can help you navigate the situation. S/he will fight to preserve your rights and ensure that you receive the compensation you’re entitled to under the state laws. Here are the top most reasons you should retain an auto accident attorney: 1. Vast Experience The advantage gained from handling all kinds of auto accident claims cannot be overstated. With considerable expertise, an…

Wrongful death and medical malpractice are sometimes used interchangeably in the same lawsuit. However, these two differ mostly in terms of legal meaning and interpretation. Medical malpractice Doctors, nurses, midwives, pharmacists, surgeons, and hospital staff can together or individually harm the patient. This may be intentional or accidental. Examples of medical malpractices include surgical errors, misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose, delayed treatment, birth injuries, and so on. Besides, it is not necessary for the negligence to result in death for it to end up in court. If you feel you have sufficient conviction of a probable medical malpractice, do not…

What Is Wrongful Death? Wrongful death occurs when someone is killed or dies because of negligence, intention or misconduct of another person. Being a lawsuit, the guilty party in a wrongful death case may not be convicted. Wrongful death may arise from medical malpractices or a criminal behavior. Alternatively, it may occur due to hazardous conditions within the job environment, death under supervision, or an automobile or plane accident. Florida Statute In Section 768.19, there are four vital elements that will help you understand a wrongful death better. First is the decedent. Second, the death was caused intentionally or accidentally…

Based on the Florida State statute, a brain injury claim is a formal request for monetary compensation for harm or damage caused to the brain due to negligence, misconduct or malpractices by another person. These injuries are caused by direct impact. The impact can be from slip-and-fall, automobile or even airplane accidents. Malpractices can arise when using surgical equipment from doctors during brain surgeries. In addition, late diagnosis in treatment of diseases like meningitis can also cause direct impact. Oxygen deprivations through anesthetic errors in child birth, wrong dosage or hazardous working environments can also cause brain injury. How Can…