Are Catastrophic Car Accidents Preventable? (Yes!)
Catastrophic car accidents are never easy to think about. But, the truth is accidents can happen to anyone, anytime. The best to do is practice safe driving habits, lessening the likelihood of a car accident. In other Law Resource articles, we discuss car insurance, distracted driving, and reckless driving at length. However, it’s important that when presenting facts about catastrophic car accidents, we offer a different perspective into safe driving practices.
Read MoreWhat is Misdiagnosis in Personal Injury Law?
Misdiagnosis is a form of medical malpractice. We watch the true-life television shows, we read news articles that depict the horrors of what happens when a doctor gets it wrong and the price is a patient’s life. But what happens when what’s on page and screen become a victim’s reality? If a client is seeking a medical malpractice lawyer, it’s more than likely they are a victim of medical malpractice.
Read MoreWhat is a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
Within the scope of a wrongful death lawsuit there is an ethical approach. While a family can’t put a dollar amount on their loss, there are still financial burdens that must be dealt with posthumously. For this reason, it’s important to obtain a Board Certified attorney to help navigate both the judicial and financial aspects of a wrongful death lawsuit.
Read MoreWhy is Diagnostic Imaging Important After an Accident?
To determine what’s best for the client’s recovery, diagnostic imaging is often the first tool utilized in a patient’s treatment plan. The extent of the injury needs to be determined before a plan of action is enacted for their care. In this Shaked Law Resource article we’ll provide the information needed to understand the different types of diagnostic imaging used for specific injuries.
Read MoreWhy is Board Certification Important in Personal Injury?
When we think of “Board Certification”, we think of the best: doctors, surgeons, and professionals who are all-around qualified. “Board certified” signifies that the professional is one of the best at what they do in their chosen profession. This article explains the significance, and what to look for when consulting with a lawyer after an…
Read MoreHow Does A Motorcycle Accident Impact the Brain?
Motorcycle accidents are one of the leading cause of fatal injuries in the United States. Motorcycle accidents are among the most dangerous of all transportation related injuries Americans sustain every day. This is largely in part because a blow to the skull causes catastrophic trauma. Riding a motorcycle without a helmet exposes riders to grave risks, such as permanent brain damage and fatalities.
Read MoreHow Does Stroke Misdiagnosis Occur?
Medically, a stroke is defined as a sudden death of brain cells due to lack of oxygen. When a stroke occurs, blood flow to the brain is interrupted. This results in abnormal functioning of the brain. The cause of a stroke is usually an artery that ruptures or a block to the vessels in the brain.
Read MoreHow Do Nursing Homes Prepare for Hurricanes?
Florida’s nursing homes must be prepared! This article explains why facing Hurricane Dorian, nursing homes must be diligent.
Read MoreWhat is FMCSA and How is it Protecting Public Safety?
The FMCSA is responsible for all aspects of trucking. However, in our everyday lives we don’t often think about all the rules and regulations that go into keeping our highways safe. Public safety is something we tend to ignore because safety on our highways is an expectation.
Read MoreWhy Do Personal Injury Lawyers Turn Down Cases?
Personal Injury Lawyers offer free case evaluations to get a better idea of whether there’s potential for a successful case. This initial consultation doesn’t qualify an attorney-client relationship. There are instances where a lawyer will offer a free case evaluation, and then decide not to take on the case.
Read MoreTop 5 Reasons For Retaining A Board Certified Lawyer
A Board Certified lawyer means experience, dedication, and ethics. For a Personal Injury lawyer, Board Certification is a mark of excellence. Patients would never trust a doctor lacking Board Certification with their care. The same discretion is necessary in retaining a lawyer. Victims should retain a Board Certified lawyer when it comes to who they trust to seek justice post-accident. The problem is, many potential clients don’t know that lawyers can even be Board Certified.
Read MoreHow Do Personal Injury Clients Make or Break Cases?
Personal Injury clients can make or break a case! This article will cover the top three things clients do that break their case, and the one thing that can almost guarantee a favorable outcome. Our Shaked Law Resource provides factual, truthful legal materials to better assist those seeking Personal Injury representation.
Read MoreWhy Are Helicopter Accidents Almost Always Fatal?
Helicopter accidents are almost always fatal. It’s a rule of thumb that the smaller the vessel, the more likely it is that an accident occurs. Mechanics of small vessels such as helicopters are not meant for traveling long distances. This is due to the risk of failure that increases the longer the craft is in the air. In air travel, helicopters in particular have one of the highest rates of fatal mechanical failure.
Read MoreHow Do Dram Shop Laws Protect Public Safety?
Dram Shop Laws are an aspect of social host liability. These laws discourage serving alcohol to someone who is already under the influence. However, this isn’t the only reason for Dram Shop Laws. Social host liability holds the host of a private gathering responsible for an injury or death directly caused by serving alcohol to a guest. Dram Shop Laws are in place to hold an establishment such as a bar or a restaurant liable for the negligent actions of a patron.
Read MoreHit and Run Accidents Don’t Disqualify Victims From Compensation
Hit and run accidents occur when a driver flees the scene after causing injury to another driver. Drivers that run from the scene of an accident are actively committing a crime. They could even be committing a felony, in the case of serious bodily harm to the victim. The legal consequences for causing a hit and run accident may include specific penalties when another driver, pedestrian, or biker sustains injuries.
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