Hospitals are liable for the negligence of their employees. Medical negligence occurs when the health professional has not acted in accordance with reasonable practices, as decided by other professionals in the same field. It is the responsibility of the claimant to prove that the negligent act caused damage. A personal injury claim must be brought within 3 years of the injury being recognised. The most common form of hospital negligence [...]

- Unemployment insurance. Companies must provide unemployment insurance. Employers pay for all of it, the employee does not pay for it, yet they can claim these benefits if they lose their job. – Workers compensation. Companies must provide workman’s comp. This includes disability income, medical benefits and time off. The employer pays for all of it, the employee does not pay for it. – Pregnancy disability leave. For companies with [...]

These are the different types of nursing home abuses. – Physical Abuse. This is abuse that causes physical pain and injuries to the body. – Sexual Abuse. This is non consensual sexual contact with a nursing home resident. – Emotional Abuse. This is abuse where you inflict pain or distress through verbal / nonverbal acts. – Neglect. This includes failure to provide necessary care like providing food, water, medicine and [...]

Medical malpractice is the act of negligence on the part of a heath care provider. When this occurs, it may result in further complications in the condition of the patient, or possibly even the death of the patient. Legal victories in medical malpractice lawsuits typically occur when the health care provider deviates from what is the accepted standards of care, either by mistake or on purpose. The most common types [...]

Lemon Laws in the US were established to help protect the consumer against the purchase of a bad product, most notably automobiles. Understanding your legal rights when it comes to your state’s Lemon Law is important, as is deciding whether or not you should use an attorney. Different states have different laws. To find out what your state’s lemon laws are, simply look on your state’s website, or contact your [...]

A personal injury claim is when an injured person seeks compensation for their pain and suffering from whoever is responsible for their injury. In court, in order to establish liability you need to prove: negligence, strict liability or intentional wrong on the other party. You can either settle your case or hire a personal injury lawyer. When you get a lawyer you instantly establish that you are serious about your [...]