Patients of nursing homes are among the most vulnerable patients in the health care system. Many of them are unable to take care of themselves or to attend to their medical care. A recently filed lawsuit involving nursing home abuse in Derby, Kansas demonstrates the...
Month: February 2019
The 7 huge mistakes accident victims make (Part 7 of 7)
Huge Mistake #7Not getting a free consultation when one is easily available to you Now you know a general summary of the 7 huge mistakes that victims of accidents make. It's my sincerest hope that you feel empowered in your fight against the insurance company. The...
The 7 huge mistakes accident victims make (Part 6 of 7)
Huge Mistake #6Waiting to hire a lawyer You have probably seen shows on TV where a detective opens up a cold case from thirty years ago to go after the murderer and bring him to justice. The family of the victims are finally brought relief, and the detective is a hero...
The 7 huge mistakes accident victims make (Part 5 of 7)
Huge Mistake #5Accepting an early settlementSometimes, it's impossible for the insurance company to avoid giving you money. In this case, they will try to get you to accept an early settlement. Usually, these settlements are not enough to cover all of your lost wages...
The 7 huge mistakes accident victims make (Part 4 of 7)
Huge Mistake #4Not being honest with your lawyer or doctorEven though insurance companies are big, powerful entities, they usually avoid paying you money you deserve in one way: they try to make you seem like a liar. Insurance fraud is a legitimate reason for an...
The 7 huge mistakes accident victims make (Part 3 of 7)
Huge Mistake #3Trusting insurance companies to be fair and honest As I have said, the insurance companies are working against you. Fair does not factor into their plans. They want to pay you as little money as possible. In fact, it would be a huge success for them if...
The 7 huge mistakes accident victims make (Part 2 of 7)
Huge Mistake #2 Speaking to a claims adjuster without legal adviceDO NOT SPEAK TO ANYONE ABOUT YOUR ACCIDENT OR INJURY BEFORE TALKING TO A LAWYER! You especially don't want to speak to claims adjusters. They want to trick you into saying something that will deny you...
Deadly accident involving falling table
Many schools and child care centers devote large rooms to multiple purposes, including cafeteria and gymnasiums. These multi-use rooms often have large pieces of folding equipment attached to their walls. Most such equipment has reliable devices for holding them in...
Missouri ranked second worst for driver safety
A recent report suggests that Missouri may be one of the least safe states to drive in.The report is by WalletHub, and it compared the states on overall driver experience. This was gauged by looking at 30 factors touching on driving and vehicle ownership. In the...