High-Profile Criminal Defense Attorneys: How They Get The Level Of Notoriety They Do

1 November 2019
Categories: Law, Blog

If you have ever followed criminal cases of the wealthy and famous, you probably wonder how the criminal defense attorneys in these cases are chosen. Clearly, they are high-profile lawyers, but how did they end up as high-profile lawyers? More to the point, could anyone else get such a high-profile defender? If you are currently engaged in a case where you are charged with a big crime and you are wondering if a high-profile lawyer might defend you, here is what you need to know about these attorneys. Read More

Injured At Work: Your Rights To Receive Compensation While You Recover

20 October 2019
Categories: Law, Blog

Workers compensation insurance is designed to protect employees if they are injured while on the job. You get the medical care you need to heal, and you are compensated while you are out of work and not getting a regular paycheck. If you are initially denied workers compensation benefits, you are going to have to appeal the decision to get the benefits you deserve. The extent of your injuries may not be clear, paperwork could be missing, or there isn't a clear cause of the injuries you are claiming. Read More

Discrimination Lawyers Promote Fairness

23 September 2019
Categories: Law, Blog

If you've ever filled out an application for a job, you've probably noticed several questions that are always present. These are the discrimination questions. Companies are legally obligated to be fair in their hiring practices, and they post these questions in applications in order to prevent any kind of discrimination. One of these important questions has to do with disability and whether or not a candidate has a disability and may require special accommodations to do a job. Read More

Being Trapped In An Elevator Can Result In Emotional Distress, Resulting In These Issues

19 August 2019
Categories: Law, Blog

When people think of elevator injuries, they often imagine an elevator plummeting several stories to the ground, resulting in catastrophe. While such incidents can occur, there are other types of elevator injuries that are more likely to happen — including those of an emotional nature. Upon being trapped in an elevator, especially for an extended period of time, you may develop significant emotional distress from the incident. Being trapped in such an environment, especially if you were alone and were worried about the elevator falling to the ground floor of the building, is a serious issue — and one that a personal injury law firm might help you with. Read More

Medication Allergies And Medical Malpractice: Lawsuit, Or No?

16 July 2019
Categories: Law, Blog

Allergic reactions to medications are rare, but they do happen. Sometimes you may not know that you are allergic to a certain medication until you are initially given it during or after a surgical procedure. If you have a particularly violent, and almost fatal, reaction to a medication, you might be wondering if you can sue for medical malpractice. Here is the answer to that question, and whether or not you need to hire a medical malpractice lawyer. Read More

What’s Your Legal Status After an Accident?

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If you got into a serious accident, would you go back about your business without seeing a doctor to check out your injuries first? Probably not, and if you think that you would, you should rethink that position. After your done with your doctor, it’s also a good idea to check in with your lawyer. You don’t have to decide right away if you want to see your lawyer, but you need to know what your legal rights are, how long you have to decide, and even whether or not you might be liable for being sued. Checking your legal status after an accident is just as important as checking your medical status. I started this blog to answer some of your questions about accident and personal injury law. Check out the articles that apply to your situation, then contact an experienced lawyer in your area for more personalized answers.