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17 New Immigration Judges Take the Bench in April 2021
On May 6, 2021, the EOIR announced the swearing in of 17 new immigration judges, all of whom began their service in April 2021. The new immigration judges include several administrative immigration judges.
USCIS Withdraws Proposed Rule on Biometrics Expansion
On May 7, 2021, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services announced the Department of Homeland Security withdrew a proposed rule that would have expanded the biometrics collection requirements.
4 Common Types of Medical Malpractice Explained
If you have suffered injury or harm while under the care of a doctor, physician assistant, nurse, or another healthcare professional, you might be entitled to seek financial compensation through a medical malpractice claim. Medical malpractice involves a situation in which a patient has suffered injury or illness as a result of a health care professional’s negligent behavior.
What To Do If You’ve Been Hurt in a Construction Accident
Construction work is very dangerous. Construction workers risk serious, life-threatening injuries on the job site. If you’ve been hurt in a construction accident in New York, you may be dealing with piling medical bills pile up and are unable to work.
What Types of Compensation Can I Recover After a New York Car Accident?
Were you hurt in a car accident in New York that was no fault of your own? If so, you might be entitled to compensation. Allow the experienced and compassionate New York car accident lawyers of Finz & Finz, P.C. to fight tirelessly for the compensation you deserve and help make you whole again. This blog will detail the types of compensation you may be entitled to after your New York car accident.
Dangerous Conditions and Owner Liability
Generally speaking, the owner of a property has a legal obligation to maintain that property in a safe and reasonable condition. When a property owner fails to properly maintain their property, and someone is injured, the injured party may bring a premises liability claim. Dangerous conditions include and snow, broken steps, potholes, equipment lying in the yard, torn carpet. These are all potential hazards that can cause slips, trips, and falls that result in severe injuries or even death. Property owners have a duty to address any potential hazards in and around the property.
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.
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