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Law enforcement officials are supposed to serve their communities and respect the rights of individuals. Unfortunately, sometimes police commit misconduct that results in serious harm and rights violations. If you had a police encounter that involved violence or...
Rear-end collisions are very common, though most drivers disregard many such incidents as bumper taps or minor fender-benders. When a severe rear-end crash occurs, though, it can result in serious or even catastrophic injuries to the necks and backs of people within...
Getting ready to welcome a baby into your family is an exciting and nerve-racking time. As new parents, it can seem like there are just as many things that can go wrong as there are things that can go right. As it gets closer to delivery day, the potential for a birth...
Dogs can be difficult to resist. Their wagging tails and bright eyes can brighten the darkest days. However, when a dog is stressed or overwhelmed, you may not receive the friendly greeting you hoped for. While there are statistics that support some breeds being more...
The statute of limitations is the time limit for filing a lawsuit. Most civil and criminal actions have a time limit. Medical malpractice has several statutes of limitations because the time limit depends on the situation. General rule The basic statute of limitations...
When on another person or institution's property, you should expect safety. The property owner has an obligation to ensure safety as is reasonable. Slip and fall accidents are common but can result in serious injuries, including hip fractures. The Mayo Clinic explains...
When you sustain injuries in a car crash or other accident, you likely consider the whole experience catastrophic. Unfortunately, however, for purposes of the damages you can collect through settlement or winning a personal injury lawsuit, insurance companies consider...
When you walk out of a doctor's office with a prescription, you may not expect it to be an entirely different medication than what you actually need. However, prescription errors often happen because the medical staff neglects patients or forgets to write information...
When a patient sustains an injury or takes a turn for the worse in regard to a medical condition, it may be an example of medical malpractice if negligence is in play. While you understandably want to trust your doctor to take the utmost care in your treatment, it may...
A medical malpractice lawsuit is a civil claim against someone who you feel harmed you. The person caused you injury of some type because of negligence. In a civil lawsuit, you generally have two types of damages you can claim. These include punitive and compensatory....