Personal Injury Blog

Healthcare professionals are obligated to perform their duty in accordance with the accepted norm of their practice. A medical practitioner, whose treatment or procedure falls below this requisite standard due to a deliberate act or omission, or even negligence, is guilty of medical malpractice. The results can be permanently damaging to a person’s physical form, emotions, mental state and...

SSDI and SSI are both programs administered by the Social Security Administration. Our Social Security Disability attorneys often hear the question, “What’s the difference between SSDI and SSI?” What are the Differences Between SSD and SSI? This article will explain that difference, in general; however, to determine how to get social security or whether you may be eligible for...

Acid Reflux Drugs Cause Bone Fractures, Counteract with Plavix PPIs: Prilosec, Nexium, Dexilant, Zegerid, Prevacid, Protonix, Aciphex Prilosec, Nexium, Zegerid, Dexilant, Prevacid, Protonix, and Aciphex are drugs used to treat gastrointestinal acid reflux disease (GERD) and stomach ulcers. They are called “proton pump inhibitors,” more commonly known as PPIs. These drugs work by reducing stomach acid. However, the reduction...

Does your child suffer from cerebral palsy? If so, you may be able to file a claim against a hospital or staff if their negligence caused the injury. What is Cerebral Palsy? Cerebral Palsy is a neurological disorder that affects muscle movement and brain function. While the symptoms can range from mild to severe, they generally result in difficulty...

The process for obtaining Social Security disability payments can become very time consuming and drawn out. There is a possibility that your application will get denied at least once before you get approved and that can ultimately result in the postponing of any disability payments. A lawyer knowledgeable about the appeals process will provide support throughout the four stages...

Are you or one of your loved ones dealing with a disease you believe was caused by prolonged asbestos exposure? Although such debilitating diseases can take years to develop, the consequences are extreme, and you may well be entitled to legal compensation. Some of the most common types of such disease include: Asbestosis – Originally found in textile workers...

As the parent of a child with a birth defect, undoubtedly you’re concerned as to whether some form of medical malpractice might have caused those defects. Birth injuries and defects can range in scope from cerebral palsy (one of the most well-known types) to Erb’s palsy, facial paralysis, temporary swelling or bruising, fractures, or brain damage. Possible causes of...

All too often, people all over the US fall victim to dog bites due to the dog owners negligence. As a result, there are laws that are in place all over the US to make sure that appropriate compensation is provided to victims of dog bites. One leading example of a state that enforces strict and effective dog bite...

The Rhode Island Supreme Court summarized the state’s dog bite statute in just 10 words: “strict liability attaches for any injury occurring outside the dog’s enclosure.” Johnston v. Poulin, 844 A.2d 707 (Rhode Is. Sup. Ct., 2004). Strict liability means that an owner of a dog is responsible for the dog’s actions even if the owner was not negligent or...

Is Suing a Family Member a Wise Idea? You never intended to get involved in a car accident, much less with a family member. But sometimes, it’s unavoidable, and the emotional toll can be considerable if the family member was to blame. Many people are hesitant about bringing lawsuits when a family member is involved. But it might be...