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There are approximately 52 million people in the U.S. over the age of 65 and that number is expected to increase to 95 million by 2060. As Americans live longer, the need for long-term care facilities and nursing homes grows. Unfortunately, elder abuse occurs in these types of facilities so preventing elder abuse is a concern for family members and their elderly loved ones.
One of the things that helps older adults retain a feeling of independence is the ability to drive a car. However, it can be challenging. As you age, you may notice physical changes that may make doing certain actions harder, slower mental reactions, or loss of vision or hearing. While it is true that many can drive safely well into their 80s and beyond, some cannot so it is important to understand how aging can affect your driving and how you can continue driving safely as you age.
According to the NHTSA, every day, about 37 people die in drunk driving crashes – that’s one person every 39 minutes. The worst part about a drunk driving accident is that it is preventable. So, what do you do when you’re in an accident where the other driver is driving drunk? Use these basic drunk driving FAQs to help you and call us to help you obtain the compensation you deserve.
In a personal injury claim, evidence comes in many forms, from police reports to witness statements, physical evidence, medical evidence and more. Having the proper medical evidence is key in proving your injuries, the cause and severity and includes every medical correspondence generated — from your initial doctor’s visit to your final treatment.
When talking with personal injury lawyers, you will notice that they use legal jargon when speaking with you and others involved in your case. Some attorneys may explain the terms; however, others may not realize you do not know what they are talking about. For the lay person, it can be confusing so here are some common personal injury terms to know.
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A personal injury claim can require many different types of documents. Of course, what will be needed is based on the details of your specific accident or injuries, but this will help you understand what documents your attorney might need or may ask you for.
When you are involved in a motor vehicle accident where the other driver is negligent, you have the right to pursue financial compensation from that driver. What happens when, instead of stopping, the other vehicle takes off and leaves the scene of the accident? You become the victim of a hit-and-run driver.
When pursuing personal injury claims, you should be familiar with what types of evidence may be gathered and needed to help prove your claim. For instance, what is physical evidence (or tangible evidence) and non-physical evidence?
For starters, write down, in your own words, everything you remember about what happened. Try not to leave anything out. This will be helpful when you meet with your personal injury attorney.
If you were injured in an accident at the hands of another, would you feel comfortable talking with a personal injury attorney? Many do not. Many misconceptions surround the field of personal injury law – enough to keep some people from pursuing and filing a claim.
Do you wonder if your injuries are serious enough to make a claim? Maybe you think others will perceive you as greedy. Or, maybe you think it will be too expensive just to sit down and talk.
If you have ever been involved in a car accident, you know that there are many details that have to be taken care of and documents/evidence to be gathered. One document you need a copy of is the police accident report. Written by the investigating officer, this report includes the officer’s observations and notes. In addition, the officer is able to give their opinions as to the fault, which can make it an important document should you decide to pursue a personal injury claim.