The swimming pool can be like a second home in the summer months. It is seen as a place where one can be completely free and comfortable to dive in without judgement. Unfortunately, as fun as the swimming pool may be, it is equally dangerous...
Construction is one of the most dangerous jobs in the country. Construction worker deaths account for one-fifth of the nation’s total workplace fatalities. Most workers have recourse to workers’ compensation benefits if they get hurt on the job, while the families of deceased workers can apply...
Nursing home abuse is going to take many forms, from allied physical violence to subtle emotional abuse, which can include verbal abuse. Verbal abuse does not include physical contact but it can be just as damaging to the psyche and well-being of elderly patients as...
Filing a personal injury case can help you obtain compensation that you are entitled to if you have been injured by another person’s negligence. It can be difficult to see how strong your case is unless you speak with a lawyer. There are multiple factors...
Strictly speaking, it is not always necessary to call the police after a car accident. However, it can be difficult to tell when the circumstances warrant it, in part because the regulations can vary by state. It is better to call when you don't have...
Medical Malpractice Lawyer Antibiotics are implicated in medical malpractice litigation both when given where not needed and not given when needed. I discuss some of these situations here. Antibiotics are used to kill bacteria. They have no effect on viruses. Much literature has been devoted to the...
Discrimination Lawyer Protecting the Rights of People with Disabilities Three significant federal laws protect individuals with disabilities. These include the Americans With Disabilities Act, the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. This legislation is meant to prevent discrimination against the disabled...
What to Bring with You on Your First Consultation And/or Meeting with Your Divorce Lawyer Maybe you’re separated. Maybe you’ve been thinking of possibly separating. Maybe you just want out… Or maybe, after a fight, you’ve told yourself, “This is our list fight.” Maybe you’ve Googled...
Según el Instituto Nacional de Salud y Health Affairs Journal (2016) en Estados Unidos es más probable que un médico ampute un brazo equivocado, que perderlo por un accidente de auto. ¿Por qué sucede esto? Actualmente en Estados Unidos habitan un total de 331,002,651 personas...
When Can The Police Search Your Home? If you have ever had a police officer knock on your door, you know the first thing you likely feel is anxiety, whether or not you did anything wrong. TV shows often show police officers trying to circumvent procedure...