Spinal injuries can cause lifelong pain and suffering. Herniated discs are a type of spinal injury, and are especially common in car accidents. This injury is also referred to as “bulging,” “slipped” or “ruptured” discs. Your spine has a number of vertebrae, which are cushioned by small, round, pillow-like discs in between. According to the […]
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One of the first things every lawyer learns is who is entitled to file a lawsuit, and when. If you haven’t been to law school yourself, you may not be familiar with the concept of “standing.” Standing is the legal term for determining whether a person can sue another person or entity. If you don’t
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No one hires a personal injury lawyer hoping that they’ll lose their case. Lawsuits can be lengthy, emotionally difficult, and stressful for clients as well as attorneys. Naturally, both you and your lawyer want to present the best case possible—and get a fair outcome. Clients and attorneys can have a difficult time communicating clearly. Whether
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They’re not returning your calls, you don’t know what’s happening in your case, and you have the feeling that you could get better legal help elsewhere. Can you fire your attorney? Should you switch lawyers? Clients do have the power to change their lawyer at any time. Here’s what you need to know about changing
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Swimming pools are a favorite summertime recreation spot—but every year, thousands of people visit the emergency room due to swimming pool accidents. Slippery, wet concrete makes it very easy for people to slip, lose their balance and fall. This can result in a number of injuries, from sprains and broken bones to head trauma and
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If you’ve gotten hurt on someone else’s property, you may consider suing them for damages. Landowners, tenants, and property managers all have a duty to keep their properties reasonably free from hazardous conditions. This is a tenet of premises liability law, which is a type of negligence claim. One of the most common defenses is
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