2015

Weird Side Effects Of Everyday Drugs

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It's an acceptable part of life that drugs have their side effects. However, as a patient, you need to be informed of these side effects before taking the medicines. You should not have to suffer bizarre or severe side effects without warning. Consider these four examples of weird side effects that you may experience after using certain drugs: Crying Spells Acne is bad. It's even worse if it attacks you in its severest forms and refuses to go away under the onslaught of various medications.

14 July 2015

4 Ways To Have A Strong Personal Injury Claim After Your Slip And Fall Accident

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If you have had the misfortune of slipping in a store and becoming injured as a result, you may want to file a claim against the store. However, you might not know what steps you should be taking to increase your chances of a settlement. Here are some tips that can help you to be successful. Don't Wait to File a Claim If you are busy recovering from your injury, you may think that you can file a personal injury claim whenever you want to.

2 July 2015

How The Date Of Discovery Can Affect Your Wrongful Death Claim

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There's a time limit involved when it comes to filing a wrongful death claim. This time limit can vary from state to state. One of the most important aspects of the statute of limitations is the date of discovery. When Does the Clock Start? No matter your state's statute of limitations, the clock for it doesn't start until the "date of discovery," or "discovery of harm." These terms indicate the moment harm becomes apparent.

1 July 2015

Understanding The Differences Between Wrongful Death Claims And Survival Actions

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Wrongful death claims often come with a survival action lawsuit as well. The survivorship tort is not the same as the wrongful death one. But because the two often occur together, it can cause some confusion for the beneficiaries and the estate of the victim. However, the survival action suit is an important one. Understanding Wrongful Death Actions If a death occurs because of another's negligence, then the estate of the deceased can file a wrongful death claim.

18 June 2015

What You Should Know About Nursing Malpractice

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Medical malpractice comes in many forms, and it is not always an issue with a doctor or surgeon. Many malpractice cases involve negligence by the nurse or nurse practitioner. Here is more information about nursing malpractice. What can be considered nursing malpractice? There are a variety of negligent acts committed by a nurse that might qualify as nursing malpractice. For example, if the nurse in question did not take the right steps and instead ignored a problem they knew about, that could be considered negligence.

10 June 2015

4 Factors To Consider When Deciding When To File For Social Security

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Social security benefits are available to you either before, during, or after you reach retirement age. If you decide to claim them before you reach full retirement age, you won't get as much as if you had waited until after retirement age.  Here are some different factors that might help you determine a good age for claiming benefits. Your Current Health Status If you are in poor health, you should not delay in filing for social security benefits.

22 April 2015

Denied Workers Compensation Benefits? What A Lawyer Can Do To Help

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Were you denied workers compensation by your employer after a serious injury on the job? If you feel like your employer denied you benefits out of bitterness, a lawyer can help you take the situation to court and get the money you deserve. In this article, learn what you should know about fighting for workers compensation benefits with the help of a lawyer. How Can a Lawyer Help Someone with a Workers Compensation Denial?

21 April 2015

Disability Law: Understanding The Difference Between Your Employer's Disability Benefits And Social Security Disability

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People often get the different kinds of disability benefits confused. Some people think they are one and the same and request both from the social security office. These people are surprised to learn there is a massive difference between AD&D (Accident, Death and Dismemberment) disability insurance and Social Security disability benefits. There are instances where you can qualify for both, but you may be denied one or both as well. Knowing the difference between the two and when you should seek help from a Social Security Disability attorney.

18 April 2015

Exercise Extreme Caution When Driving Where Children Are Present

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With the return of warm weather and longer days, more children will be walking home from school and playing outside in the afternoon. As a driver, it is your responsibility to watch out for children and take caution to avoid injury. Slow Down Near Schools And Parks When driving near a school or park, where children are likely to be, make sure you obey all traffic signs. Slow down to the posted speed, even if you don't see any children present.

17 April 2015

Three Things To Note When Suing A Retailer Of A Defective Product

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When injured by defective products, the natural inclination is to submit an injury claim against the manufacturer. However, there may be other parties responsible for your injuries such as the product designer and distributor such as the retailer. It all depends on the nature of the defect, and whose negligence led to your injuries. If you are targeting the distributors, then you should know that you can name the retailer even if you:

17 April 2015