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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.

When Can I Sue My Plastic Surgeon?

Posted on February 9, 2015

While cosmetic surgery that goes awry will often only have an effect on your physical appearance, the embarrassment and emotional trauma that results from plastic surgery medical malpractice is enough to justify a medical malpractice lawsuit. By receiving compensation, you may be able to have corrections made by a more competent plastic surgeon that can help restore your appearance to normal. Medical malpractice can lead to results such as: Excessive scarring [Read More]

4 "Context Clues" A Car Crash Attorney Might Look At

Posted on January 30, 2015

Personal injury attorneys looking at motor vehicle accidents look at the full context of what happened on the road. Representing their clients, the injury victims, in court, they try to figure out whether any kind of third-party responsibility or negligence was involved, and who may be responsible for compensating the victim. Were Adequate Driving Safety Practices Maintained? In looking at an auto collision, a car accident attorney might ask whether traffic patterns around the accident were reasonable. [Read More]

Three Little Known Facts About Bankruptcy

Posted on January 26, 2015

You might have given considerable thought to your finances, and have thus decided you want to file a bankruptcy petition.  Certain beliefs, however, might prevent you from filing the actual petition.  Your best action right now is to educate yourself.  Check out these bankruptcy facts to help you get started. You Can't Discharge Certain Debts It might surprise you to know that not every debt you owe is dischargeable.  If you have debts that the government guaranteed, they aren't dischargeable. [Read More]

Medical Malpractice: How To Avoid Medicine-Related Injuries

Posted on January 22, 2015

A medical malpractice case is likely to be complicated and lengthy; it is something you'll want to avoid if possible. The best way to avoid medicine-related malpractice is to provide your medical caregivers with your most up-to-date medical history. Here are four tips you can use to make your medicine usage safer: 1. Let Your Doctors Know About Every Medication Some types of medicines may be extremely safe alone, but dangerous when combined with others. [Read More]