Over the course of a life we are pulled in multiple directions, as though being directed by the current of a river. While at times we may be visited by fortune, life has its way of allowing ample amounts of misfortune into all of our lives — in some cases something may happen that changes life as we know it. It is particularly tragic when an individual sustains a debilitating injury through no fault of their own; in these cases, a personal injury attorney may be needed to find the justice and secure the funds entitled to the injured party.

The Reality of Medical Malpractice

There are few situations that require the same degree of trust a patient places upon their doctor or another medical professional. Unfortunately, while the patient may assume that the professional’s training and experience places them in capable hands, it is possible that those who vow to help others may knowingly or unknowingly be harming their patients instead. Medical malpractice cases are particularly difficult, as a personal injury attorney must be able to prove that the medical professional’s prescribed treatment differed from the regional standards approved by other medical professionals and that this unorthodox treatment negatively impacted the health and well-being of the patient. If you or someone you know was a victim of medical malpractice, contact a licensed attorney as soon as possible to secure the evidence needed to settle your case and ensure that the poor decisions of that medical provider will not harm another individual.

Settling a Workers Compensation Claim

Americans today are clocking in more hours than ever before at work due to the increase in the cost of living over the past few decades. While many of these employees pride themselves on their dedication and commitment to the job, there are a number of employees that fall victim to on-site work related accidents every day. Nearly four out of every 10 days away from work are due to injuries and illnesses for men and women alike; interestingly enough, the most common cause for an injury sustained on the job site is a slip, trip, or fall. Sometimes a workplace accident can turn fatal however; in 2013 there were a total of 4,405 fatal work injuries across the nation. The leading cause of work related fatalities were transportation incidents, followed by homicides and suicides, then contact with objects and equipment. If you or a loved one was seriously injured while on the job and are not receiving compensation from your employer, I would urge you to contact a personal injury attorney immediately to ensure that employers remain as committed to their employees as the employee is to the company.

Finding Capable Car Accident Lawyers in Your Area

Our roads are governed by a strict set of laws that need to be enforced by every participant on said road in order to maintain the highest level of safety — needless to say this demand for attentive, safe drivers typically leads to a high number of injuries and deaths via car accidents. Of all accidents on the road, there are typically three primary suspects based on statistics: semi trucks, motorcycles, and drunk drivers. Semi trucks were accountable for over 50,000 injuries and illnesses back in 2014, composing a total of 6% of all injuries and illnesses for the year. Statistically speaking, motorcyclists are up to 35 times more likely to be involved in a deadly accident; considering the aforementioned caveat, it is surprising that only 19 states mandate helmet use by all motorcycle riders. It is thought that the average drunk driver has driven drunk an average of 80 times before their first arrest and that there are an average of 300,000 people driving drunk across the nation every day although less than 4,000 are arrested for it. Please, contact a personal injury attorney who specializes in car accidents if you or someone you love was injured or even killed in an accident to ensure that justice is dealt out to those guilty parties.
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