Nursing homes are places you take aging loved ones when they need help with day-to-day activities, nutrition, and overall care. You trust that they are in the best hands and working alongside people that care about their well-being. Sadly, not all nursing homes have the same standards as you or your family members. When
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William Lightfoot and Kelly Fisher Representing Family of Child Who Died as a Result of Neglect by Day Care Worker
Attorneys William Lightfoot and Kelly Fisher represent the family of a child who died as a result of neglect by a day care worker. The litigation team is helping the family change the law to prevent death to other children. The case is reported in the following article published in the Washington Post:
Read MoreThe Various Types of Bedsores and How They Occur
Bed sores, also known as pressure ulcers, are common for the elderly and those who cannot get up and move around on their own. When pressure constantly sits on delicate skin, blood flow and oxygen depreciate, which makes the skin break down. Eventually, the breakdown leads to painful ulcers. If the ulcers are not cared...
Read More2 Workers Fatally Struck by Amtrak Train
Two CSX workers were hit by an Amtrak train just north of Union Station suffering fatal injuries. The workers had exited a freight train to work on a technical issue when a passenger train struck them, according to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The collision not only suspended service but is now being...
Read MoreTruck Driving is One of the Deadliest Jobs in America: Who is at Risk?
The trucking industry requires a lot from their workers. Not only do workers have horrible hours, but the pay is not worth the physical demands on the body. Furthermore, the lifestyle puts many truck drivers at risk for health conditions, such as diabetes, heart conditions, and blood clots. While the drivers are certainly at risk,...
Read MoreHow Do Attorneys Calculate Damages?
Damages are your compensation after a serious injury. While it seems cold determining how much your injuries and suffering is worth, it is a necessary step in the claim phase. Whether you are filing an official lawsuit or a claim with the insurance company, the goal is to receive compensation that covers your financial...
Read MoreWhat is a Contingency Fee?
Contingency fees or the contingent fee is when a client pays fees to their attorney only if the attorney is successful with the case. Contingency fees are common with personal injury claims. In this instance, the plaintiff would not pay his or her attorney unless that attorney recovered compensation in the case. How the...
Read MoreWhat is a Release of Liability?
Today, you might have the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities, such as training at a CrossFit center, attending a steam yoga study, or even speed dating. These are fast-paced, exciting activities that are meant to get your heart pumping. Unfortunately, they also carry a higher risk for injury. Along with the opportunity...
Read More5 Common Defenses to Personal Injury Claims
You suffered a serious injury, and now you are exercising your right to collect compensation. You have hired an attorney, and you have the evidence proving that the other party was negligent. Yet, the other party is not negotiating. Instead, they are using a defense strategy to lower your settlement or possibly have the...
Read MoreBike Accidents Costing Victims More Today
Over the past 20 years, the number of people injured in cycling accidents has increased. Sadly, the cost of each of these incidents is equally growing, per a study highlighted on Reuters. The increase of accidents and their associated medical costs is partly because of the growing number of consumers choosing to ride their bikes....
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