How A Special Education Attorney Can Help You With IEP-Related Matters

If you have a child who has special needs, then you might be familiar with the Individualized Education Program (IEP). The IEP is a program that is designed to help ensure that a child who has special needs is getting the right type of education for them, based on what their specific needs are. In many cases, parents, teachers, and school administrators work together to create a plan that works well for the child and the school, and in many cases, it is not necessary for parents to hire an attorney at all. [Read More]

Why You Should Hire A Lawyer After Being Hit With A Personal Injury Lawsuit

Have you been sued in a personal injury lawsuit? You should seriously consider hiring a lawyer to represent you. Here are just a few reasons why doing so is important: Get Help Collecting Evidence To defend yourself against the claims that have been made against you by the plaintiff in your personal injury case, you will have to gather as much information and evidence as possible that will back up your version of the situation. [Read More]

Can You File an Injury Claim on Behalf of Someone Else?

Filing an injury claim on behalf of another person is a process that, understandably, tends to be more complex than filing your own case. It is possible, but the court will usually want to see documentation proving your right to handle legal matters for the victim. Let's look at how this may work. Parent of a Dependent Minor The simplest version of this sort of case involves the child of two genetic parents who are currently married. [Read More]

Nursing Home Abuse: Investigative Steps Your Attorney Will Take

It can be incredibly heart wrenching to have suspicions that your loved one has become the victim of nursing home neglect and abuse. What is even more heartbreaking is the fact that your loved one may not even be aware of the fact that he or she is being neglected or abused and be unable to assert his or her legal rights. More often than not, it is the responsibility of the family members to be aware of the signs and to assert those legal rights. [Read More]