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What happens when something you buy off of an individual causes someone that you love to suffer from serious injuries? Learn what to do.

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When you buy second-hand merchandise from people, you expect it to be in good condition and to be safe to use. So, what happens when something you buy off of an individual causes someone that you love to suffer from serious injuries? Do you go after the person that you bought it off of, or do you go after the company that manufactured it? Can you hold both parties liable for the defective product, or do you have to choose one or the other? My lawyer explained a lot about how to best go about handling this situation. Find out what he taught me on my blog.

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The Perils Of Social Media And Workers’ Comp Claims

30 December 2015
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Sure, you can talk about your workers' comp claim all you want on social media forums. There is nothing stopping you from complaining about your injury or your treatment by the insurance companies. However, the fact that nothing is stopping you doesn't mean that it's necessarily a good idea. Before you post -- consider what the wrong online post can cost you. Posts That Contradict Your Claim One of the surest ways to get yourself into trouble is to post information that directly contradicts something that you put on your workers' comp claim. Read More …

Important Topics To Discuss When You’re Hiring A Personal Injury Attorney

16 December 2015
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Consulting a personal injury attorney after you've suffered an injury for which you wish to take legal action is something that requires a bit of research. Don't just hire the first attorney you can find online. It's more useful to evaluate a few different law firms in your city, arrange appointments with each and take some time to meet the attorney, talk about your case and gauge whether he or she is a suitable fit for you. Read More …

Determining Liability In A Wrongful Death Case: When Your Loved One Has Died From Medical Neglect Or Mistreatment

3 December 2015
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When you lose someone close to you, a wrongful death lawsuit may be in order. If your loved one died unexpectedly, and you believe their medical treatment was not sufficient, you can bring your case to a personal injury lawyer to see if it is viable wrongful death case. You will need to get copies of medical records for the deceased, so that the records can be reviewed by a qualified wrongful death attorney who can assess the case to see if treatment providers were liable for the death of your loved one. Read More …

Medical Expenses In A Wrongful Death Case May Or May Not Have To Be Paid Back

17 November 2015
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If the person who died accrued medical expenses prior to their death, the wrongful death case may ask for reimbursement for these expenses. Unfortunately, this may not be money that you can put in your pocket, especially if these expenses have already been paid by a health insurance company, Medicare, Medicaid or written off by the hospital. This usually boils down to who files the wrongful death case and in what capacity. Read More …

FAQs Of Permanent Disability Benefits

9 November 2015
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Following a workplace injury, you can file for workers' compensation benefits and receive the treatment needed to get better. However, if it is expected that you will not make a full recovery, you can apply for permanent benefits. Here are some things that you need to know about permanent workers' compensation disability benefits. Who Is Eligible For Permanent Disability Benefits? In order to be approved for permanent disability benefits you must meet certain criteria. Read More …