Summer is an exciting time for most people. Kids are off from school and families spend their time traveling and participating in outdoor activities. However, with more activities, comes a higher risk of summertime accidents that cause minor to severe summer injuries....
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Why Medical Records Are Important In Personal Injury Law
Medical records are essential in personal injury law for many reasons. When it comes to building a successful personal injury claim, you must have evidence not only of the injury but also that it was caused by another party’s negligence. After experiencing an injury,...
Workers’ Compensation and COVID-19
COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus, has been a hot topic of discussion for months now. Since the first reported case at the end of 2019 to now, the numbers continue to rise. The federal government, along with state governments, have placed mandated orders in the...
Medical Mistakes and Low-Rated Hospitals | Galligan Law
Medical Mistakes and Low-Rated Hospitals Lower-ranked U.S. hospitals have increased medical risks for patients. These risks relate to medical mistakes, deadly infections, and serious safety omissions as a new study shows. Specifically, this study is based on data...
Four Signs of Elder Abuse or Neglect
With more Americans living longer and the need for extended health care for seniors grows. As a result, loving families often rely on healthcare professionals of all types to care for their aging loved ones. You want to provide your loved parent or grandparent with a...
The Difference Between Liability for Semi-Truck Accidents & Car Accidents
Automobile accidents are never ideal, but accidents involving a semi-truck can be disastrous and life-changing. Aside from the sheer size differences between a large truck and a car, additional issues can come into play. These issues can make the healing process much...
Why an Injured Party’s Family Should Consider Loss of Consortium
Has your family member or spouse been seriously injured or killed in an accident? Accidents cause hard times for victims and their loved ones. But what about the damage you may have suffered? You may be able to recover damages for what is known as loss of consortium....
Avoid Making Social Media Mistakes During Your Lawsuit
Most people use their social media accounts without thinking. Whether you post a progress photo at the gym or just tag a friend that you haven’t seen in a while, social media is a natural extension of your life. But during a lawsuit, you need to be very careful about...
4 Tips to Help You Through a Personal Injury Case
Whether you were involved in an automobile accident or slipped and fell at a local eatery or retailer, you may be able to file a personal injury claim. The claim can help pay for your medical care, which is important if you have suffered injuries that affect your...
Dog Bite Overview: Prevention, Treatment, and Legal Action
You should always take dog bites seriously. Any person who is bitten by a dog or other animal bite may need medical attention and could potentially have expensive medical bills or miss time from work as a result of the attack. Cases involving a dog that bit a person...