A 51-year-old mental health technician who was injured by a patient was awarded disability benefits and maintenance after a shoulder injury forced him to stop working. On the day of the injury, the man was helping a developmentally disabled resident in the bathroom when the resident became agitated, grabbing and pulling his right arm causing
To prove a breach of confidentiality in the medical field, you have to show that the medical professional you’re accusing had a duty to provide care, the professional breached that duty by violating doctor-patient confidentiality, and the breach resulted in damages. Anything your doctor shares without your consent can be a breach of confidentiality, unless
Veterans have options when it comes to recovering disability benefits for PTSD. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is a life-altering condition that comes as a consequence of veterans who experienced scarring events while serving their country. Veterans struggling with PTSD can quickly become overwhelmed with determining which route to pursue benefits. A disability lawyer can help
Repetitive strain injuries are those that occur from repeating the same motion over and over again. This repeated motion eventually leads to muscle, nerve, or tendon pain that can become increasingly worse over time. If you suffer from an injury related to your jobs, such as a fall or machinery accident, you may be entitled to
The aftermath of a car accident can be overwhelming, This is especially true when the accident involves a rental car. Car accidents that involve rental cars are often different from accidents in which both parties own their vehicle and carry insurance. Retaining a lawyer to sue rental car company can greatly alleviate the stress placed on injured
Elderly adults often become victims of financial exploitation by caretakers and even family members, but it’s difficult to prove when it happens. How to prove elder financial abuse requires identifying the abuser, gathering documented evidence, and proving intentional harm. What Is Elder Financial Abuse? Elderly adults in nursing home facilities, long-term care facilities, assisted-living facilities, and
Knowing what to expect from the defense in a DUI personal injury claim can help you and your lawyer prepare evidence to debunk the other side’s arguments. One of the most common arguments is that the driver was not intoxicated. The defense may also try to show that the driver was not actually operating the
Fault in a construction accident depends on the circumstances of the accident and its contributing factors. These factors include accident site, site conditions, and equipment or machinery used in the construction work. Insurance adjusters and lawyers review these factors when determining fault in a construction accident. Knowing how to determine fault in a construction accident
Before filing a claim, you might ask how long does a mesothelioma lawsuit take? The timeline for many mesothelioma cases is between three months and one year. Some mesothelioma cases may, however, linger for several years. Most mesothelioma cases settle outside the courtroom. This happens when the defendant enters an acceptable settlement agreement with the plaintiff
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