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10 Mistakes That Could Affect Your Personal Injury Claim

If you’ve been seriously injured in an accident that was caused by another party’s negligent actions or inactions, you may be able to pursue compensation. You may be nervous and stressed as you try to handle your personal injury claim. Unfortunately, nerves and stress could lead to you making some mistakes or ill-advised decisions regarding your claim.

Inmate on Inmate Attack Leads to Wrongful Death

Alex Galindo of Curd, Galindo & Smith,LLP Trial lawyers, of Long Beach, California announces that on February 27, 2021, U.S. District Court Judge Michael Fitzgerald denied the County of Los Angeles' Motion for Summary judgement, thus allowing the case to proceed to a jury trial in the wrongful death case of Evans v. County of Los Angeles. The case settled for $1,500,000 just before trial.

Reasons To Hire a Dog Bite Lawyer

Pain, disfigurement, trauma, and fear of dogs can all result from a single dog bite. Whether it has happened with you or your loved one, a dog bite is always a terrifying and painful experience. Many animal attacks lead to severe injuries that range from infected wounds to painful scarring and even broken bones

Getting Social Security Benefits for Your Child With a Disability

Social Security, a federally run assistance program, provides benefits to individuals who have become disabled. According to the Social Security Administration, a disability is a medical condition or an impairment that limits a person’s abilities to perform everyday activities. When a condition is severe, it may hinder the individual’s abilities to work and function. It can be difficult for a person to live and be financially independent in that case. However, there are benefits available for children who become disabled or are born with certain disabilities.

Differences Between Civil Lawyers And Criminal Lawyers

The government prohibits crimes, which are considered to be public wrongs. In case of federal or state crime, a criminal lawyer comes in to handle cases for defendants accused of committing the act. Civil lawyers play a different role. In the United States, the judiciary has two primary branches. One is the criminal justice system, and the other is the civil justice system.

Why Is Finding a Personal Injury Attorney So Critical After a Car Accident?

If you have been in a car accident, the services of a personal injury lawyer can be important to you. Here, we discuss why seeking the assistance of a legal professional after a car accident might make all the difference.

Slip and Fall Cases are more common than you think

Slip and fall accidents are frequently caused by unsafe surface conditions or hazardous environmental conditions.

Who Covers Medical After Workers Compensation Settlement?

If you’re hurt on the job in St. Louis, do you have to go through workers’ compensation to get medical treatment, or does your private health insurance plan pay for your care?

Being the Victim of a Car Accident hurts...Literally.

It can be a real headache dealing with the aftermath of a car accident, we can help!

How Can a Father Get Full Custody of His Child?

The custody battle is generally tougher for a divorcing father than it is for the mother, as most states tend to give the mother an advantage.

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