About Me
I never planned to find myself seeking damages due to a personal injury. Even after I was hurt by a defective product that I purchased, I wasn't sure how to go about seeking help. Fortunately, a friend of mine knew a great personal injury attorney who looked into the situation and decided that I had a case. Since receiving my settlement, I've tried to put the whole episode behind me and look to the future. That's been easier said than done. The permanent nature of my injury means my life is changed for good. Even so, I am slowly learning to live with it and get back to enjoying life. If you have been injured due to negligence on the part of another person or a company, let's talk. I'll share how I got my settlement and what I'm doing to get on with my life.
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Prime Evidence: Accessing Your Medical Information
When the worst happens and you get injured by a careless driver, you may well be contemplating a personal injury suit. Even relatively minor accidents can cause severe injuries, and the impact on your wallet should not be underestimated either. In some cases, you have no vehicle, you are suffering from painful and debilitating injuries, and you have missed so much work that you are falling behind on your bills. Proving your damages is key, and one of the most important pieces of evidence will probably turn out to be your medical records.
Are You a Car Accident Victim? Steps to Take to Build Your Case
Car accidents are not only the scariest things that can happen to you in a car, they are also the most stressful. All of a sudden, you're out of work due to injuries caused by the accident, you can't pay the endless hospital bills or the costs to repair the vehicle. You may feel stuck and frustrated—but there is hope for you. Due to certain laws, you can start a lawsuit against the other driver if they are at fault.
Determining Child Custody As You Go Through A Divorce
Child custody can be arranged in a variety of ways. If the children in your marriage have a good relationship with both parents, it's important to establish a parenting plan that gives adequate time to both parties. The plan can look a variety of ways, and it should always look at what is best for the children first. Some parents go with a "one week on, one week off" schedule, while others split the week up so that the children spend equal time with both parents throughout the week.
Honesty Is the Best Policy When Filling Out SSD Paperwork
Being injured or ill to the point where you cannot work can put an awfully financial strain on our family. This causes added stress that can inhibit your body's ability to heal. If the problem is permanent, the stress will have you feeling worse than ever. This is why everyone pays into social security disability as a tax out of their paychecks. However, filling out all the paperwork to start receiving these benefits is not always simple or easy.
Filing A Medical Malpractice Lawsuit? How To Get The Compensation You Deserve
Did a recent visit to the doctor end up causing you physical pain or mental anguish due to negligence? If so, you could have a viable medical malpractice lawsuit on your hands. These types of lawsuits are best handled by a lawyer with experience in the field, and they help represent you in court and negotiate with insurance companies. That said, there are still some things you must do on your part to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve.
Why You Do Not Want To Wait To Hire A Workers Compensation Attorney
It is important to make sure that you are legally represented the moment you decide that you are filing for workers compensation. Understanding why this is so important will ensure that you do not wait too long to obtain your attorney.
You Are Less Likely To Sign The Wrong Papers
This is not to say that an insurance company or another lawyer might try to get one over on you, but you could accidentally sign legal documents that would prevent you from suing or collecting any money through the workers compensation program.
Three Tips To Avoid A DUI This Holiday Season
Unfortunately, the holiday season is when many DUIs occur. The reason being that it's an exciting time of the year, many people drink to celebrate, and there are many people who don't normally drink until this time of year and don't know what their limit is. For this reason, you need to know these three tips to avoid getting a DUI this holiday season:
Don't Plan to Drive
If you know that you are going to be drinking, make plans not to drive.
5 Important Workers Compensation Tips
If you have been injured on the job, filing a workers compensation claim is highly recommended. This will ensure that you are able to take advantage of the benefits that you deserve. The workers compensation will provide coverage for your medical expenses, pain and suffering, and loss of income. To help with the process, consider these five important workers compensation tips:
Report the Injury Right Away: As soon as you have suffered from the injury, you should file your claim or have your workers compensation attorney do it for you.
Confusing Terms: Shared Custody And Joint Custody
Of all divorce issues, from the division of debt and property to custody issues, anything that involves minor children are among the most contentious and emotional to resolve. You and your soon-to-be ex can have a major influence on how smoothly your divorce proceeds by understanding custody issues and making decisions in advance, before a family court judge has to decide for you. Two often-heard child custody terms are "shared custody"
Need Help With A Veterans Affairs Appeal?
The Veterans Affairs (VA) disability claim system isn't always easy. There's a few strict evidence requirements that are needed, and you can't simply show off a wound or describe your pain to get compensation. If your claim was denied, it simply means that you didn't have the right requirements on paper to get you through the defenses the defenses that keep fakers out of the system--it's nothing personal against you. To get your appeal in order and to avoid putting in multiple appeals with long wait times, here's some information about the VA disability system and what you can do to make your appeal more viable.