2017

  • Don't Forget To Ask For These Damages In Your Wrongful Death Case

    When your loved one dies because of someone else's negligence, there are a number of well-known damages you can sue for, such as medical bills, funeral costs, and loss of income. However, there are also some lesser known losses you can be awarded as long as you remember to ask for them. Here are two that may apply to your case. Loss of Caretaker Benefits You may think the amount of compensation you can collect may be limited if the person who passed away didn't work outside the home.
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  • 6 Ways To Guarantee You Don't Win Sole Custody

    Unfortunately, couples feel they can no longer remain married and seek a divorce. If you have children, there may be a battle deciding who gets sole custody. Traditionally, judges award custody to mothers but this norm is changing and more fathers are being awarded sole custody. Whatever the reason for your decision to seek sole custody, judges have certain reasons for deciding to whom they will award it. Here are 6 things that pretty much guarantee you will not win sole custody, and what you can do to avoid them.
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  • What You Need to Know if a Nurse Case Manager Has Been Hired for Your Worker's Compensation Case

    If you have filed a worker's compensation claim and have been assigned a nurse case manager, there are a few important things to understand. Nurse case managers are supposed to act as third parties or liaisons between you, the insurance company, and your medical team. However, nurse case managers who are paid by the insurance company may not act as an independent person. Here's what you need to do if you have been assigned a nurse case manager.
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  • Two Auto Accident Injuries That May Take Awhile To Show Up

    Not all car accidents result in immediately identifiable injuries. Sometimes issues can take awhile to show up, depending on which body part is affected, the severity of the accident, and other factors. Here are two injuries that may not appear right away and how to handle this issue when filing an accident claim. Concussions and Traumatic Brain Injuries It's commonly believed the brain is attached to the skull, but this is not true.
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  • Denied Disability For Treatment Non-Compliance? 6 Reasons You Are Justified To Do So

    If you recently filed for disability benefits, your doctor advised you to stick to your medical treatment plan. If however, you do not continue to follow your doctor's prescribed treatment path, Social Security can deny your claim. It is assumed you are able to work after all since you did not: Take your medication Undergo any recommended surgery Follow other treatment advice, such as attend physical therapy Fortunately, you may still be able to collect disability if it is determined that you stopped your treatment in any way due to certain justifications.
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  • 2 Things You Should Know About Filling A Lawsuit Against A Doctor

    If you have had a bad experience with a doctor or a medical professional you might be wondering if you could file a personal injury lawsuit against that person. Medical malpractice lawsuits are common, and in some cases, they provide a lot of financial relief to the affected party. However, before you file a lawsuit you need to consider a couple things. Here are some tips. Have You Talked To The Hospital Or Doctor First?
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  • 4 Tips For Appealing Your Social Security Disability Denial

    Being hurt and unable to work permanently can be extremely challenging. This can make it impossible to keep your bills paid and is sure to cause you a great deal of stress in the process. If you've filed for Social Security disability and you've been denied, the first thing you may want to do is to consider appealing this decision. It's possible that this could help you get the results you want and the compensation you need to live.
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  • Securing Your Interests Through Engagement In Your Case - Questions For Your Disability Attorney

    Finding yourself in a situation where you're unable to work to support yourself can be incredibly stressful. Though Social Security was set up to provide disability payments to people in that situation, you might find yourself fighting the government for access to the benefits you deserve. That fight can seem endlessly difficult without taking steps to have someone on your side. Hiring a disability attorney is the best way to navigate the claims process, but you need to make sure all of your bases are covered.
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  • First Time Home Buyer? 2 Ways A Real Estate Lawyer Can Help You

    If you are a first-time home buyer, it can be a lengthy process. This can be very confusing for most people but especially for someone who is buying a home for the first time. You never know what issues may come up so you should hire a real estate lawyer to help you. This will ensure you will get into your new home without any problems. Below are two things the real estate lawyer can help you with so you can get into your new home.
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  • FAQ About Workers Compensation Benefits

    Are you expected to be off from work for a while due to injury your back during a construction job? As long as your employer is covered by workers compensation insurance, you should not have to worry about how you will get paid while out of work. However, you must also keep in mind that your employer can deny you the benefits. If you happened to get denied, you might have to take legal action to get the denial overturned.
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