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Underride Truck Accident Causes and Injuries
Underride account for about 1 in 4 truck accident deaths that occur each year in the U.S. and, as a result, are among the deadliest type of truck accidents that can occur. While any type of truck accident that involves a passenger vehicle can have devastating outcomes, underride truck accidents are among the most serious and highlight fatal types of tru …
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Initial Consults: How You Can Get Ready to Meet a Personal Injury Lawyer (Part 2)
As you get ready to meet with a personal injury lawyer for an initial consult, it’s a good idea to research the lawyer and to think about what you want to ask during your meeting. Picking up from Initial Consults: How You Can Get Ready to Meet a Personal Injury Lawyer (Part 1), the following provides some additional advice regarding how injured indivi …
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Initial Consults: How You Can Get Ready to Meet a Personal Injury Lawyer (Part 1)
If you are considering meeting with a personal injury attorney for the first time, being as prepared as possible can ensure that you get the most out of this meeting. Personal injury lawyers offer initial consultations to prospective clients as a way to learn more about their case and inform them of their legal options. These initial consults are also g …
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Surgical Errors and Medical Malpractice Lawsuits
When surgical errors occur, injured patients will likely have a medical malpractice claim against the involved surgeon(s), medical professionals and hospital. Undergoing surgery for any medical condition can be a daunting idea for many, and those who are preparing for any surgery want to trust that they will be receiving the best possible care from the …
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An Overview of Defective Medical Devices (Part 3)
Bladder mesh slings are another example of allegedly defective medical devices that have resulted in severe, potentially life-threatening injuries in many patients. Concluding the three-part blog An Overview of Defective Medical Devices, the following is some additional information regarding some medical devices that have recently garnered much public s …
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An Overview of Defective Medical Devices (Part 2)
Metal-on-metal hip implants are another example of allegedly defective medical devices that have caused serious, potentially life-threatening injuries in many patients. Picking up from An Overview of Defective Medical Devices (Part 1), here is a further look at defective medical devices that have been report to cause serious, potentially life-threatenin …
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An Overview of Defective Medical Devices (Part 1)
While modern technology has ushered in a number of advancements in the medical devices that are used today, unfortunately, not all currently used medical devices are safe or have been properly safety tested prior to being used on the public. In fact, although the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has a thorough approval process for medical devices. S …
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Disputes with Insurance Companies: When to Fight Back (Part 2)
Denying or delaying payment on viable claims for bogus reasons are some ways in which insurance companies can act in bad faith to policyholders. Picking up from Disputes with Insurance Companies: When to Fight Back (Part 1), the following is some further information regarding how to recognize and fight back against insurance bad faith practices. While P …
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Disputes with Insurance Companies: When to Fight Back (Part 1)
When an insurance company denies your legitimate claim, it may be acting in bad faith in an effort to save its own money and profit at your expense. Having insurance coverage – whether it be for your car, home, or yourself – can provide you with some piece of mind, as insurance is intended to be a safety net in the event that some serious accident o …
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Overloaded Trucks and Truck Accidents
Overloaded trucks can significantly increase the risk of truck accidents, as they can impair a truck drivers’ ability to steer and/or stop these heavy vehicles. Although trucks are designed and intended to haul heavy loads long distances, there is a maximum weight that they can carry, and many states have enacted laws to ensure that trucks do not carr …