Weight loss surgery, also known as bariatric surgery, used to be something we only heard about every so often. In the beginning, it may have seemed that you heard about it but never actually knew anyone that had weight loss surgery. Nowadays, weight loss surgery… Read More
First Steps to Filing a Wrongful Death Claim
Losing a loved one because of negligence or harm done by another person can be emotional and tough on those left behind. The reasons for filing a wrongful death claim can vary from seeking compensation for the loss of a loved one to making sure… Read More
Why a Lawyer Is Necessary After an Accident with an 18-Wheeler
A standard car accident is bad enough, but an accident with an 18-wheeler raises the risk of injury immensely. If you have been involved in an accident with a big semi-truck or other large vehicles like this, you need to obtain a lawyer as soon… Read More
Firework Injuries: A Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help
Fireworks and the 4th of July just seem to go hand in hand. It’s how we’ve grown up and how many of us still celebrate with our own families. But, if you attend big shows that your city puts on or light off your own,… Read More
Was a Child Left in a Hot Car While Out of Your Care?
It’s a parent’s worst nightmare to have a child left in a hot car for even a few minutes while out of your control and ability to rescue. Sadly, this unthinkable situation happens all too often and much faster than you may think. Of course,… Read More
Does Lack of Security at Nursing Homes Pose a Danger to Your Loved One?
We think we provide safety and care to our loved ones and possibly even ourselves when we move into a nursing home. After all, that’s the main reason for leaving your home behind, right? Sometimes though, as studies find, safety and security are less than… Read More
Was a Surgical Sponge or Gauze Left Behind After Surgery? What to Do Next
It’s your worst nightmare to discover that your surgeon left a tool or surgical sponge inside you after closing you up at the end of your surgery. You’ve probably heard horror stories and given it a thought or two before your own surgery, but everything… Read More
Don’t Be a Victim to Heat Stroke: Avoiding Personal Injury on the Job
As temperatures rise, the excitement builds. It’s summertime! This just meant more free time and exciting days with friends as a kid. As an adult who must go to work in the extreme heat every day, it’s slightly different. You don’t have much of a… Read More
Why You Should Never Apologize After a Crash
Do you tend to have that knee-jerk reaction to apologizing for everything, no matter whose fault things are? It’s something that’s easy to do, especially in an overwhelming situation and in the heat of the moment. What if you’re in a car accident, though? What… Read More
Who Is Liable in Accidents Involving Self-Driving Vehicles?
The future is here, and self-driving vehicles are no longer just a cool thing we imagined would happen one day. It’s an amazing development for sure. However, this new technology brings all kinds of new laws that need to be made as well as other… Read More