I work in the emergency room at my local hospital and I see many patients who have been in automobile accidents. Some injuries are minor, while others require major surgeries and extensive rehabilitation. Most people are not prepared for accidents and they spend a great deal of time stressing about medical costs and missed days of work. I have seen this type of stress prolong the healing process. Many major accidents aren't caused by the people I see in the emergency room, but patients often don't want to start any legal proceedings until they are done healing. Stress can be reduced if legal consultations start early, so consider helping your loved ones if they end up in the hospital. Read on to find out about legal assistance, car accidents, and stress reduction. You need to worry about your health, so let a lawyer take care of the rest.
Posted on: 18 August 2021
While divorce is going to bring out emotions in you, it's possible that the divorce you are going through is especially emotional. It could be causing you and your spouse to act irrationally and make decisions that have consequences. It can cause relationships with children to be ruined or cause the cost of the divorce to spiral higher than it needs to be due to your emotions getting in the way.
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Posted on: 16 July 2021
After a car accident that was not your fault, you may want answers. Many accident victims are encouraged to settle their cases without going to court. In many cases, though, you may find yourself participating in discovery prior to a trial. Read on and find out what to expect from one discovery practice, the interrogatory.
Discovery: What's the Use?
Getting ready for a trial can be more time-consuming than the trial itself.
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Posted on: 9 June 2021
Employers will unfortunately try to avoid paying employees what they're owed. They might hope you don't notice and they may be looking to save some money. They might refuse to pay your last paycheck after you quit your job. However, if you are owed money, you have every right to fight for any lost wages.
Begin by Calculating How Much You Should Have Been Paid
Keep all your paystubs and consider the number of hours you have worked since your last paycheck.
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Posted on: 6 May 2021
Commercial trucks are involved in half a million car accidents each year in the United States, including about 5,000 that result in fatalities. Due to the massive size and weight of these trucks and their cargo, victims of truck accidents can suffer serious, debilitating injuries. Some crashes are simply accidents, but it's not uncommon for a truck driver's negligence to cause a crash. If you were injured in a truck accident, your personal injury lawyer may investigate to see if one of the following common causes was responsible for the accident.
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