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What Will I Need When Engaging an Attorney

November 9, 2022

Legal

Before you can begin engaging an attorney, you need to specify not only what type of attorney you will need but who they are as well. Determining the type of lawyer will vary based on your case, such as family, estate, civil, criminal, contracts, or personal injury. Luckily we have already done the research for our top picks for medical malpractice attorneys, so you don’t have to. Once you know where your case falls, it is critical to choose a lawyer who is experienced in that legal field and works the way you want them to. Recommendations can be a good way to narrow down many of your choices; however, you will want to be careful with certain recommendations.

Video Game Giant Blizzard Entertainment in Harassment Lawsuit

June 22, 2021

Legal, Personal Injury

The company is currently under fire for having allowed or enabled the exposure of certain parts of their workforce to discrimination, harassment, and horrible working conditions—mainly, these awful actions have been done to the women of the company, but also to employees who represent marginalized communities. Now, a lawsuit is being filed because of the way it has developed a culture that has mistreated both women and individuals of minorities.

What Happens at Your Workers Compensation Hearing?

May 22, 2021

Legal, Workers Compensation

Sometimes, a workers compensation claim gets denied. But just because it gets denied doesn’t mean you’ve completely run out of options. In the face of a denial, you can use your right to appeal the decision in an attempt to convince a judge to approve your access to those workers’ compensation benefits.

In Workplace Injuries… What is Third-Party Liability?

May 14, 2021

Legal, Workers Compensation

What if your work related injury was caused by the negligence of a third-party, a company or individual whose careless actions led to your injury at work? This is where workers compensation and personal injury may start to meet. Learn about third-party liability for work injury.

What’s Covered by Workers Compensation

May 7, 2021

Legal, Workers Compensation

There are all kinds of injuries that can occur at work, whether by a sudden accident or by cumulative stress resulting in an injury like carpal tunnel. But in the end, in order to get the workers compensation process going, you must prove that that particular injury you’ve suffered was done while on the job.

Defining Workers Compensation

May 4, 2021

Legal, Workers Compensation

When someone is injured at work, compensation typically comes in the form of workers compensation. You’ve worked hard at your job and the last thing you’d want is to be left out in the cold by your employer as you try to recover from your work-related injuries.

Protecting Yourself: Finding the Right Motorcycle Helmet

April 29, 2021

Legal, Motorcycle Accidents

Riding a motorcycle can be a fantastic and exciting experience—there’s a freedom to be enjoyed, and on the practical side, it is more fuel economical. But a motorcycle is not like its much larger counterparts on the road, like cars, SUVs, and freight trucks. Without a protective frame to stand in the way…

Medical Malpractice and Sexual Misconduct

April 27, 2021

Legal, Medical Malpractice

When we visit the hospital, we expect that we’re entering a safe place for healing, counseling, and finding recovery from our various ailments. But sometimes, a doctor, a nurse, or some other medical professional can end up being the cause for further harm, whether by careless negligence or by intentional action.

When Do You Need a Malpractice Lawyer?

April 19, 2021

Legal, Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice can occur in a variety of ways and it is important to be aware of these as you contemplate starting a malpractice case against a hospital or doctor. Here are just some of the many ways that medical malpractice may happen to you or a loved one.

Forgot Your Helmet? Determining Liability in Your Motorcycle Accident

April 17, 2021

Legal, Motorcycle Accidents

If you don’t wear a helmet, not only will your safety be compromised, but so will your liability increase. When trying to push for a greater amount of compensation in your motorcycle accident case, you’ll want to try limiting your liability because the defense will surely be trying to do the same.