Involved In A Car Accident? 2 Ways Your Social Media Accounts Could Damage Your Personal Injury Case

Posted on: 16 March 2015

During your day, you might be used to posting a picture or statement online whenever anything out of the usual happens. In addition to keeping your family and friends in the loop, your social media account might become like a personal online journal—helping you to show off your kids and look back on fond memories. Unfortunately, your social media feed can also document your behavior after a car accident, which could affect your ability to win a personal injury lawsuit.
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Workers' Compensation Vs. Personal Injury Lawsuits: Understanding Your Rights And Options

Posted on: 12 March 2015

If you've been hurt on the job, you most likely received (or soon will receive) money for your injury claims via workers' compensation. Every state in the U.S. has its own laws, in conjunction with federal laws, regarding the administration of workers' compensation, providing employees with much-needed funds so they can either heal up and get back to work or survive a long-term disability. But suppose you're not satisfied with your workers' compensation sum, or you have a personal grievance against your employer associated with the circumstances of the accident -- what are your options?
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Protecting Yourself From Prescription Errors: What You Need To Know

Posted on: 26 February 2015

Prescription medications are used to treat a multitude of conditions, but they can also lead to death if used or dispensed incorrectly. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, medication errors are responsible for at least one death a day. If you are given a prescription medication for any condition, it's in your best interest to be sure that everything is correct. Doctors and pharmacists are people, too. That means that they aren't infallible.
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Slip & Fall On Ice? How To File A Personal Injury Claim

Posted on: 23 February 2015

With snow piling up all around the United States, people need to be aware of the dangers, and how to handle specific situations. One issue that many people don't know how to handle is injuries that occur from slipping on ice. While out and about, you probably expect parking lots and sidewalks to be properly salted, but that's not always the case. If you have received an injury from slipping and falling on ice, you should know what your legal options are.
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