Month: February 2016

The U.S. National Library of Medicine reports that 25 percent of deaths in the U.S. occur in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. As most of these deaths occur due to negligence, they can effectively be avoided if people are provided with appropriate care.

In order to reduce these occurrences, each state has developed its own nursing home wrongful death law. These laws give families the right to claim damages resulting from the negligence of the nursing home. The compensation may include the cost of funeral, the cost of emotional loss, and the family’s share of the deceased’s lost future income. (more…)

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Personal injury lawsuit can be tricky. However, with proper lawsuit planning and strategy not only can you start your case effectively, but also follow through the lawsuit to its resolution.

If you are about to file a personal injury litigation, here are a few basic tips that can prepare you for the lawsuit well. (more…)

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The right to file a wrongful death claim is a relatively new concept. However, it has gained widespread acceptance in the past few decades and become key part of the legal system. Today, every state has some kind of wrongful death laws holding persons, companies, and government agencies accountable for their negligent behavior.

The term wrongful death lawsuit may be described as any legal claim made by the family members of the person who has died due to an avoidable incident or due to the negligence of another person. (more…)

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Most of the dog attack cases do not reach the court. In most cases, victims tend to avoid the embroilment and prefer settling the case through negotiation with the dog owner.

Dog attack can be a serious incident. The dog bite may result in infections leading to serious conditions, such as rabies. Besides bringing about unavoidable treatment expenses, these incidents may force you to take time off, thus causing you to lose part of your income. (more…)

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