Death is a certainty in life, but we never expect to lose a loved one before it’s their natural time to go. Losing someone too soon is painful, and that pain may be amplified by the fact that someone else’s negligence led to their loss. The law recognizes the inherent difficulty of losing a loved […]
Author: Norin Chea
Bodily Injury vs Personal Injury: The Differences Explained
If you have been involved in an accident where you were injured, you are probably seeking the advice of an attorney to make sure you’re being compensated for your injury. As your case progresses, you may hear the terms bodily injury vs personal injury used. While some might use these as almost the same thing, […]
SSD vs. SSI: Do You Qualify for Both?
If you or someone you love is suffering from a disability, physical or mental, you know how it can be to get by. The US Social Security Administration has two programs that work to aid those suffering from some form of disability. While both programs work to offer assistance to those with a disability and […]
The Most Common Work Injuries in California
It doesn’t matter how safe or unlikely you think your place of employment is. When it comes to suffering an injury at work, you should always expect the unexpected. In 2020 California changed their laws reclassifying independent contractors as employees. If you suffer an injury while working your expenses must now be covered under workers’ […]
The Ultimate Guide on Finding a Lawyer for Social Security Disability
Did you know that over half of all social security disability claims are denied when they are initially filed? Common denial reasons range from refusal to follow medical treatment plans to a lack of medical evidence in your filing. The process is difficult to navigate on your own, especially since so many claims are initially denied. If […]
Auto Accidents and Property Damage: When Do You Need a Lawyer?
If you’ve been in a car accident, you know what a headache they are. Even if there are no injuries, you still may have to deal with damaged cars, property damage, and the stress of working with your insurance company. The average cost of a property damage claim after a car accident is about $4,600. […]
What Factors Into a Wrongful Death Settlement?
There are more than 100,000 unintentional injury deaths that occur in the United States of America, each year. An unintentional injury isn’t always attributable to someone else’s negligence, but when it is, it raises the important question of liability. If you or someone you know has lost someone to an accident like this, you are probably […]
Top-Rated Healthcare Spots in California
In California, there were over fifteen adult specialty hospitals and nine children hospitals that were top-ranked as of 2018. The top-tier healthcare list is judged on how it treats its patients, its medical staff’s abilities and skills, and how well families and patients are treated. On top of all the medical criteria, their patients also have to […]
The Process Of Auto Accident Claims
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4.4 million people are injured each year in the United States as a result of auto accidents. Being involved in a car accident is one of the most stressful things you can experience, especially if you are injured as a result. It can be difficult to know what to do as the process of auto […]
What Does Attorney-Client Privilege Really Mean?
Imagine a scene in a big Hollywood legal drama. The client takes the stand and opposing counsel surprises both the client and their attorney by bringing up a fact that the client had never divulged to anyone. It’s a common theme in film and television, but there’s a reason why it works. It works because […]