Whenever you put your loved ones in the care of a nursing home, you expect them to receive the highest level of care imaginable. In many cases, these elders don’t possess the ability to care for themselves on their own, requiring the aid of others for basic necessities. However, in many cases, this does not happen. Far too often, residents …
Understanding Train Accidents
Accidents occur every day for a host of different reasons. Whether someone causes an accident because of drinking and driving or you slip and fall because a property owner failed to maintain their property, accidents can and do happen. One such accident that people hardly discuss (yet is still an incredibly devastating one) is train accidents. As you can imagine, …
What to Do After a Rideshare Accident
In recent years, the popularity of rideshare services has continuously increased. Lyft is available in over 300 U.S. cities and two Canadian cities, with 23 million users and 1.4 million drivers. Alternatively, Uber offers its services in 69 countries and over 900 cities worldwide. As of 2018, there were 41.8 million U.S. users and five million Uber drivers worldwide, most …
Preventing Drunk Driving Accidents
As we approach the start of a new year, we find ourselves in the middle of the holiday season. It’s a time to come together with friends and family for holiday celebrations. It’s a time full of good food, gifts, and love. Lost in all of these celebrations is the amount of alcohol that will be consumed. According to Alcohol.org, …
What has Been COVID-19’s Impact on the Legal Process?
COVID-19 has impacted virtually every aspect of human life. From schools and movie theaters to gyms and grocery stores, safety procedures and policies are in place to keep communities safe. While some industries have felt the effect of the ongoing global pandemic more than others, all businesses felt COVID-19’s impact, even the legal industry. Much of the legal process involves …
Thanksgiving and Car Accidents
As 2020 comes to a close, the holiday season swiftly approaches. Now that Halloween has ended, the next major holiday on the calendar is Thanksgiving. Celebrated on the last Thursday of November, Thanksgiving is a time to come together with friends and family to celebrate all that we are thankful for in our lives. Given the circumstances of 2020, Thanksgiving …
Why You Should Seek Medical Attention After an Accident
Every day, millions of people suffer injuries in accidents. From car accidents to pedestrian accidents, accidents can occur for a host of reasons and causes. Some only result in minor injuries, such as cuts and bruises. However, some cause significant injuries and even death. Regardless of the type of accident, all individuals involved should seek medical attention immediately after the …
Avoiding Halloween Pedestrian Accidents
Halloween is one of the most popular holidays on the calendar. People from young to old look forward to dressing up as their favorite character with their friends and family to go trick-or-treating or to a costume party. While Halloween is a time for costumes, candy, and excitement, it is also full of its fair share of dangers. 2020 has …
What You Should Know About Wrongful Death Claims
Regardless of if you were the victim in a commercial truck accident or suffered an injury after slipping on someone else’s premises, all accidents complicate life. They become even more frustrating when you were not at fault. However, when someone loses their life in an accident, things get even more complicated. Wrongful death claims are some of the most challenging …
Avoiding Labor Day Accidents
2020 has been an unprecedented year. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused turmoil around the world, changing how virtually everyone lives. However, the ongoing pandemic does not look to stop people from celebrating Labor Day weekend. While COVID-19 has reduced the number of Americans traveling over this weekend, plenty of people still plan on traveling. An estimated 42.5 million Americans plan …