What happens when a loved one dies, leaving behind a spouse and children, but the spouse is not related to the children? This often occurs when parents remarry, each with their own children. Sometimes it feels like your father or mother’s new spouse – your stepmother or stepfather is evil...
On occasion, those who receive an operation or other form of therapeutic procedure are subjected to subpar treatment. The results can be catastrophic, and the affected patient may wish to sue. Not all cases where someone receives an injury from a doctor’s care are eligible for litigation. Here are the...
You were just injured in an automobile collision, and within hours the insurance company for the other party calls and wishes to speak with you. What should you do? Every situation is unique. However, these are some guidelines to help you decide what you should do. 1. Be skeptical. While...
A sudden and unexpected death is the most stressful experience that anyone must endure. Common feelings include: guilt, depression, anger, bitterness, and anxiety. Some even feel some sense of relief. Others feel suicidal. Almost every aspect of the survivors’ life is impacted. So, how should one deal with this pain,...
It is difficult to find the right attorney. Always meet with your attorney. It is important for you to know who is working on your case. Ask how many wrongful death actions they are currently working and ask what type of actions, motor vehicle, medical malpractice, etc. After meeting with...
In almost all wrongful death actions, as in many injury cases, the plaintiff will be forced to consider settlement at mediation or go to trial. Mediation is a process to reach a settlement agreement. Ironically, the good and the bad of mediation are one and the same thing. This is...
You always need an attorney if you have suffered a serious injured or killed. A serious injury is one that prevents you from doing your normal routine. The activities of daily living are the tasks they perform every day. This includes items such as sleeping, self-care, such as bathing, dressing,...
1. Always call 911 and wait for the emergency personnel. Never rely on anyone else to make this important call. Surprisingly, when there are many people who witness a collision, often nobody will call, believing that someone else has already called. Never leave the site of the collision until after...
Paris Jackson’s apparent suicide attempt this past week comes as her family and AEG are locked in a legal battle over the death of her father, Michael Jackson (which is considered a wrongful death trial). As a matter of fact, Paris Jackson is now a possible witness in the civil...
If you are struggling to cope with the death of a family member, the added weight you feel from knowing the death was caused by someone else’s negligence can be overwhelming. The thought of hiring a lawyer to help you with a wrongful death claim may seem unimportant right now,...
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