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Personal Injury Cases: Moving on to Better Things

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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Injured At Work? What You Need To Know About Your Medical Care
If you've been injured on the job, you need to seek medical care as soon as possible. If you're not sure whether or not you can choose your own doctor, you should know it depends on the state in which you live. If you live in California, you might be able to use your primary care physician for your worker's compensation treatment. To do that, you will have needed to submit a form designating your primary care physician as your physician of choice for on-the-job injury treatment.

Have A Dog? What To Do In The Moment If Your Dog Bites Someone
If you own a dog, it is important to know what to do if your dog ever bites someone. Hopefully, you will not need to use this information. However, it is better to be informed and to know what to do if your dog ever bites someone. Keep Your Cool If your dog bites someone, there is a high likelihood that the other person affected is going to be in shock or even experiencing a fight or flight response to what occurred.

Two Reasons A Medical Expert May Decline To Write Your Affidavit Of Merit
You have the right to sue a healthcare professional for medical malpractice if something the person did resulted in you being injured. Unfortunately, some states make you jump through hoops to get your case before a judge, one of which is requiring you to submit an affidavit of merit signed by an expert stating your injury claim is valid. Although it may seem like this would be the easiest part of your case, there are times when a medical expert may decline your request.

Dealing With Insurance Denial After An Auto Accident? Get A Lawyer Fast
Have you been dealing with an insurance company to pay for a destroyed vehicle and medical bills when you were a victim in an accident, and you aren't getting anywhere with your claim? If so, you want to talk with a lawyer that specializes in insurance denial issues. Often insurance companies will ignore claims, put them off, or try to find a way to deny the claim so they don't have to release any funds.

4 Ways An Elder Law Attorney Can Help You
If you have a parent who has reached the age of 65, there are going to be some legal issues that come up in the future that revolve around their care, finances, and more. It's important to consider talking to your parent about meeting with an elder law attorney who can help your parent and the rest of the family determine the best way to approach their care and financial protection.

Before You Give Into A DUI… Ask These Questions
You many think that being charged with a DUI is a final sentence and there's nothing you can do in your trial to get rid of the charge. However, there are often many weak points in a DUI charge, so if you're smart and use a great DUI lawyer, you may be able to poke a few holes in the case. Here are some questions to ask your lawyer to find the flaws in your sentencing officer's case.

3 Tips For Healing After A Divorce
If you have recently gone through a divorce, you might feel as if you will never be able to pick up the pieces of your life again. The dissolution of a marriage can be one of the biggest life changes that a person can go through, so it's certainly understandable that you might not be feeling your best. However, there are things that you can do to help promote personal healing.

Two Common Questions About Traffic Violations Answered
Driving is an act that many people will seldom give a second thought. However, if you violate one of the many traffic laws, you can find yourself facing expensive fines and higher insurance premiums. For those that have recently gotten their first traffic ticket, learning these two questions and answers will help you to be better prepared for what to expect from this process. Will A Traffic Violation Always Permanently Result In Higher Insurance Rates?

DUI Punishment For Underage Drivers
Many drivers under the legal drinking age find themselves getting behind the wheel while under the influence. Since young people have a tendency to binge drink and may not realize the repercussions of drinking and driving, these situations often lead to dangerous accidents that are sometimes fatal. While the law for underage drivers still applies in terms of officially being charged with DUI, the penalties may be a bit different. Here are some examples of what young drivers may face if they receive a DUI.

2 Ways To Collect Money For A Judgement You Have On A Person
If you recently won a civil case against someone, the court most likely would have placed a judgement against that person when this happens, the person that owes you money is legally responsible for paying it to you. If he or she fails to do this, there are several strategies you could use to collect the money from the person. Garnish The Person's Wages The first strategy you can use is wage garnishment.