Most people are familiar with the Parable of the Good Samaritan contained in the Bible. The phrase “Good Samaritan” is often used to describe someone who goes out of his or her way to help another. Indeed, the largest recreational vehicle club in the country is called the “Good Sam Club” because of its ideal […]

You received injuries in an accident with a large truck. The police officer at the scene determined that the truck driver was at fault for the accident. The trucking company that owns the truck does not want to use its insurance to pay you for your accident damages. So, the company offers you a small

If you have been injured in an accident and do not have enough to cover your medical expenses while you wait for your settlement, you are probably wondering how to pay for them. Waiting on an insurance company to present an offer for a just settlement can take weeks, months, and even years. It may

Medical costs are one of the most common damages awarded in a personal injury settlement. Chiropractic care is sometimes included in these medical costs. It can treat soft tissue injuries, including cervical injuries, whiplash, lumbar strains/sprains and thoracic injuries. Chiropractic and Regenerative Orthopedics treatments are non-invasive and cause minimal discomfort.   However, seeing a chiropractor

In many states, the court assumes an equal property division but generally not with a personal injury settlement.  It is often assumed that if you were injured and received a settlement from the insurance company, you will be entitled to all the proceeds in divorce to compensate you for your unique loss of body function

It is never an easy to decision to place aging loved ones in a nursing home or assisted living facility. Statistics show that over 3.2 million older Americans are currently living in assisted living facilities and nursing homes. Most of these facilities work hard to uphold a high standard of care. However, some do not

When clients wonder if their spinal complications fit the legal definition of malpractice there are two basic categories to consider. Spine and spinal cord malpractice lawsuits tend to involve either a mistake made during surgery or the failure to accurately diagnose the sources of the back pain & its related symptoms. The following are some

The family of Tyler Jarrell, the 18-year-old who died when a ride at the Ohio State Fair malfunctioned last month, is filing a wrongful death claim. On the opening night of the Ohio State Fair on Thursday, July 27, a rotating and swinging ride known as “The Fireball” with six arm-like appendages fell apart and

When the holidays come around, most people like to watch or set off their own fireworks. Fireworks can bring people together and be festive for all seasons. In 2016 there were 11,000 reported injuries and 4 deaths. It’s reported that 7,600 of those occurred between June 18th and July 18th. Injuries from fireworks could be

Wisconsin’s roads have been getting less safe for motorcyclists, reports the Journal Sentinel. According to a recent estimate from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, close to 40 percent of all motorcycle crashes involved an inattentive or distracted driver. According to legal crash investigator Tony Sanfelipo, distracted drivers have been popping up more and more in