When you place a loved one in a nursing home, you expect a certain standard of care. After all, you are entrusting the nursing home with your loved one’s well-being. Nurses, orderlies, and others will be taking care of this person 24 hours a day; you expect your loved one to be watched carefully and treated with respect and kindness.
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At-Fault vs. Negligent: What Is The Difference?
Many people are confused by some of the legal terms used when discussing personal injury accidents. What does it mean to be “at fault” for an accident? Can that only happen if someone is negligent? What is the standard behavior that must meet before the person is responsible for damages? These types of questions are not always easy to answer, and the answers can affect whether you recover compensation for your injury case. Therefore, it is very important to have an attorney who has experience dealing with cases involving personal injury, particularly in how to evaluate the worth of those cases.
Alaksa Car Accident Facts
In recent years, according to the Alaska Highway Safety Office, there has been an increase in the number of car accidents involving injury and fatality in the State of Alaska. This increase may reflect an increase in the number of drivers, an increase in reckless or careless vehicle operation, or both. Here are some facts about the number of car accidents in our state:
The Three Signs You May Have a Neck Injury
Neck injuries are one of the most common types of personal injuries, particularly after a car accident or slip and fall. However, it is not always easy to tell when you have suffered a neck injury, and many victims fail to seek prompt treatment as a result. How can you tell if you have a neck injury, and what should you do if you suspect you may have sustained trauma to your neck?
How to Minimize Your Chances of Being Injured by a Drunk Driver
All of us have at one time or another decided to head out to spend time with friends or family, and not many of us stop to consider some of the risks involved with such a plan. Most of us are responsible citizens in that we avoid drinking and driving, but we obviously cannot control the actions of others who may not make the same responsible choice.
Proving Your Case in an Alaska Personal Injury Lawsuit
Generally speaking, people do not act maliciously towards each other in ways that they think will lead to serious injuries or worse. However, despite best intentions, accidents do occur and people do make mistakes that cause suffering in others. When these situations arise, people need to be able to stand up for their legal rights so that they can recapture the losses they have incurred and be made as whole as possible. The way to accomplish this is to file an Alaska personal injury lawsuit against those who may be responsible for their current position.
The Top 5 Types of Alcohol and Drug-Related Crashes in Alaska
Alcohol and other drugs are as prevalent as they have ever been in modern society, and despite all of our best efforts to curb the trend of more people using them it appears that abuse of these substances remains an enormous problem. Laws around the United States – including in Alaska – now feature very … Read more
Accidents at Workplace – Can You Make Compensation Claims for Them?
Work-related injuries are more common than we think – according to the National Safety Council, a worker is injured on the job, every seven seconds in the United States. While sometimes, these injuries are minor and do not cause any serious problems, they often result in lost workdays and can even lead to permanent disabilities.
Although the country’s law clearly states that employers are responsible for creating a safe working environment, it is practically impossible to eliminate the possibility of accidents, particularly in high-risk industries. However, this doesn’t mean employees cannot do anything than just accepting the consequences. They can make compensation claims for certain types of injuries.
Car Accident Claim: Types of Damages You Can Recover
Accidents can occur in split seconds and completely change the lives of the people involved. While some are lucky to get away with only property damage, others aren’t that lucky. Getting hurt or sustaining severe injuries and property damage means you can make a car accident claim.
It is best to consult a personal injury attorney in Alaska to help you with a personal injury claim since recovering from an auto accident can be time consuming and painful. Having an experienced lawyer by your side ensures that you don’t have to deal with all the paperwork and effort made to file for the case.
Why is There an Increase in Binge Drinking During the Holidays?
While this is the season for spreading good cheer and getting set to ring in the New Year, it’s also a time that we usually see more binge drinking and increasingly more dangerous roads.