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How Can a Veteran Appeal a VA Claim Decision?

Military veterans of the United States have made sacrifices for the country that many people can’t begin to understand. Many veterans are deserving of disability benefits after giving years of service to our country as well as sacrifices of such magnitude. Some of the most common claims filed are for disabilities such as mental health issues, Gulf War Syndrome, Agent Orange-related disabilities, as well as orthopedic injuries.... ❯❯❯

5 Driver Safety Tips for Your Road Trip This Fall

With the weather starting to cool down and the leaves beginning to change color, it’s the perfect time of year for a road trip with friends or family. Whether you’ve got a destination in mind or you’re simply driving to explore, you’re sure to have an incredible time with your loved ones. The only thing that could put a damper on your plans would be an accident on the road. It is so important to keep tips for safe driving in mind when... ❯❯❯

How do Qui Tam Lawsuits Work?

Statutory law gives those aware of fraud being perpetrated against federal, state and local governments the ability to do something about it. Most often these are employees within businesses and organizations who witnessed the corruption themselves, complained about it internally but nothing was done and who want to do the right thing. The federal False Claims Act (FCA) allows the government and individuals to file lawsuits against... ❯❯❯

What to Do After Suffering a Workplace Injury

Every seven seconds an American worker is injured on the job, according to the National Safety Council. This adds up to 12,900 people injured a day and a staggering 4,700,000 injured every year. Most workplace injuries are caused by 1) overexertion, which includes performing repetitive motions and lifting and lowering objects; 2) being struck by or caught in objects, equipment, or collapsing structures; and 3) slips, trips, and falls. ... ❯❯❯

How Attorneys Calculate Damages in Personal Injury Cases

When you have been injured and the injury is the fault of someone else’s negligence or carelessness, you have the right to compensation via filing a personal injury case, which is a civil complaint against a person, business, or other entity. Obtaining an experienced personal injury lawyer is an important first step and should be done as early as possible after your injury. They can advise you how to keep track of expenses, lost... ❯❯❯

What if You Are a Hit-and-Run Victim?

You were coming or going from work, running errands, out for a nice night on the town. Before you know it, you’ve been in a serious accident. Unfortunately, the driver of the car or truck hitting you took off. In their wake, you and a passenger have injuries. If this happened to you, how would you react? Don’t Let the Driver Get Away with It When you or those close to you are victims of a hit-and-run, there are things you need to... ❯❯❯

5 Things You Need to Know about Truck Accidents

If you’re on the road in an average sized vehicle, it can be slightly intimidating when you see a large truck or 18-wheeler pull up next to you or approach from behind. No matter how safe of a driver you feel that you are, ultimately you have no control over other drivers on the road. You don’t know what their reaction time may be if something goes wrong, and you can’t prevent them from making a mistake or being inattentive. When a... ❯❯❯

5 Reasons Your Family May Need a Personal Injury Attorney

When you or a family member is injured or even dies at the hands of someone else’s negligence, the last thing you want to deal with is handling all of the legal work. Personal injury attorneys have a great deal of experience in handling similar cases and have knowledge of the personal injury claim process. They also have the time and resources needed to request medical records and find the professionals necessary to prove your case. If... ❯❯❯

What If You Are Mistaken For A Thief?

There are a lot of people who could be in situations where they feel like they are being accused of a crime they did not commit. The only way for them to get out of this situation is through an attorney, and you need someone to help you who will completely understand what the problem is, how to solve it, and how to prove it to the police if that is even needed. You should consult an attorney instantly just to be safe. Do You Need... ❯❯❯

6 of the Most Common Issues Involving Slip and Fall Injuries in Florida

Accidents involving falls are something that everyone will be exposed to at some point in their lives. Any time that an activity involves people walking, it can involve a slip and fall risk. Even if you have not had the misfortune of an injury yourself, you’ve certainly been there when someone else has hurt themselves. When you see it happen, you can’t help but wonder what happened afterwards. Was the injured person okay? Did they... ❯❯❯