Each year, approximately two million nursing home residents are the victims of abuse or negligence. People are living longer than ever before, which means nursing homes everywhere are operating at full capacity, often with an overburdened and under-trained staff. Unfortunately, as the number of elderly persons entering nurse homes increases, so too will the number [...]
Traffic accidents and motor vehicle collisions are a leading cause of death in the United States. Millions of people are seriously injured in car accidents every year, while tens of thousands die. According to research performed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there is a car accident every 10 seconds in the United States. [...]
Social Security Disability is a benefit provided to disabled workers through the Social Security Administration. For purposes of Social Security Disability benefits, a very specific definition of “disabled” is used. To qualify, a person must be unable to perform “substantial gainful activity” because of a physical or mental impairment that is expected to last a [...]
In the most basic terms, medical malpractice means a mistake made by a medical professional that results in injury or death. More specifically, medical professionals must perform their duties in accordance with the accepted standards of their profession. Failure to meet these standards is negligence. In addition to doctors, negligence on the part of the [...]
Employees are sometimes seriously injured on the job. Workers’ compensation exists to provide financial compensation for their injuries and related expenses. Virtually all employers are legally required, on both the federal and state levels, to carry workers’ compensation insurance. The practical result is that all workers are covered by workers’ compensation.
Injuries incurred in a [...]
A personal injury is an injury incurred as the result of a negligent or intentional act committed by another person or party. Personal injury is the general term used to describe the area of the law that helps these injured persons obtain compensation. It is a far-reaching area of the law because there are numerous [...]
