Understanding Personal Injury Law

• Want to Sue for Medical Malpractice? You'll Need This Information to Be Successful

  18 August 2016

  When there is a problem with your health that is misdiagnosed or otherwise mishandled by a nurse, physician, or other healthcare providers, you might want to sue them. More than 17,000 lawsuits regarding medical malpractice are filed each year, and if you want to file one yourself, you need to do everything you can to ensure that your case will be successful. Pay attention to the following so that you can prevail.

• 4 Reasons You May Be Disqualified For Workers' Compensation

  17 August 2016

  If you've been hurt on the job, this can invoke lots of anxiety for you. You may be faced with extensive medical bills and lost wages that can create financial stress. The key to dealing with a situation of this magnitude is by applying for workers' compensation. If you qualify for this, you can get through this challenging time with less difficulty. However, there are various reasons you may be denied, and knowing what these are can be helpful.

• Exploring 4 Common Causes Of Auto Accidents

  17 August 2016

  Auto accidents may have someone at fault, but also can be simple accidents with nobody acting negligently. Understanding why the most common accidents on the road occur will help to keep you safe while driving. Here are the things to look out for while on the road and the most common reasons other drivers crash. Distracted or Drowsy Driving Distractions are a major problem for road users, whether it is their car stereo, cell phones, or even other passengers in the car.

• 3 Reasons Why It Is So Important To Hire A Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer

  17 August 2016

  The decision to put your loved one in a nursing home is extremely difficult, and it is made more difficult when you hear about cases of abuse within nursing homes. This abuse is carried out by members of the nursing home staff. These are the people who you trust to take care of your loved one, and what they are doing is despicable. If you know an elderly person who has suffered abuse of any kind while staying at a nursing home, you should call a nursing home abuse lawyer, such as those found at Gelman Gelman Wiskow & McCarthy LLC, immediately after you find out so that they can represent this person's case.

• Nursing Home Safety: 3 Ways To Keep Your Loved One Safe

  15 August 2016

  Nursing homes can seem like loving places, but there are some that are not. Workers who weren't screened well or those who get frustrated can cause injuries to your loved ones. Here are three things to do to make sure your loved one is taken care of.  Invest in a Hidden Camera Having a hidden camera in the room is a good way to make sure your loved one isn't being harmed and to be certain that the staff is doing its job.