It is the employer's insurance company that makes the decision on whether to approve or deny a worker's compensation claim. As such, not every person who applies for workers compensation will be approved. Although there are valid denials of benefits, sometimes the...
Month: October 2014
Nursing home neglect and the statute of limitations
You find out that your disabled relative's health problems were due to nursing home neglect that occurred two years earlier. You finally get around to suing the driver of the fender bender from three years ago. You buy a new house and love it like your firstborn. Then...
Troopers behind the wheel pose danger to citizens
Police actions are increasingly becoming the focus of citizens and the media. With the advent of cell phone cameras, police actions are increasingly under scrutiny. In the wake of videos featuring police brutality, the shooting of unarmed citizens, and other...
One case can save a nursing home resident’s life
Making the decision to place a loved one into a nursing facility can be one of the hardest actions a person has to make. Many families would prefer to keep their loved one in their own home, but are unable to properly care for the individual, and must rely on a...
Who to sue for a hit and run
Auto insurance can be one of the most frustrating bills to pay for good drivers. Depending on how long someone keeps their car and the level of insurance purchased, it is very possible to pay more than the value of the car in insurance payments only to never have to...