April 27, 2021

A large number of veterans exposed to burn pits say they have developed serious diseases and injuries due to their past exposures.  What are Burn Pits, and What is Burn Pit Exposure? A burn pit is an area devoted to the open-air combustion of trash. Open burn pits are common to dispose of human, military, and even hazardous waste at the United States military bases in Iraq and Afghanistan. These burn pits are typically found outside of the U.S. This was a common practice, but now Researchers see long-term health effects caused by burn pits.  Once somebody has initial…

April 16, 2021

Birth injuries can have a devastating impact on a baby or young child’s life, especially when serious injuries lead to developmental delays and disabilities. Birth injuries have many possible causes, some of which are attributable to the actions of medical providers involved in the mother’s and baby’s care. When a birth injury is caused by medical malpractice, families deserve to seek financial compensation to help pay for their child’s care. Common Birth Injuries A birth injury is a physical injury that occurs to a baby during pregnancy or during or shortly after delivery. Examples of birth injuries…

April 3, 2021

If you’ve been injured in a bicycle accident, you might wonder what kinds of compensation you are entitled to for the injuries and losses you’ve suffered. Generally speaking, the more severe your injuries, the greater the amount of compensation you are likely to receive. What Can You Be Compensated for after a Bike Accident? After a bike accident, you may be entitled to recover compensation for losses and expenses attributed to the injuries and damage you sustained in the crash, including for: Costs of medical treatmentPhysical/occupational rehabilitation or other therapy servicesLost income from missed work, or lost earning…

March 4, 2021

A Kentucky woman who suffered from a delayed diagnosis of breast cancer alleges that her medical providers subsequently attempted to cover up their errors. Kentucky Woman’s Breast Cancer Went Undiagnosed for Nearly a Year Kim Johnson, a 53-year-old woman from northeast Kentucky, underwent a mammogram performed by the radiology department at Fleming County Hospital in Flemingsburg, Kentucky, after she had discovered a tender lump in her right breast. Johnson received a letter from the hospital advising her that her mammogram showed “no evidence of cancer.” However, Johnson was in fact suffering from breast cancer, and would only be correctly…

February 21, 2021

There are a few factors that come into play when building your personal injury case. These factors can make or break your case if you’re not careful enough. Continue reading to find out what makes a good personal injury case – and how a skilled personal injury lawyer can help you with your claim.  What Makes A Strong Case? One thing to keep in mind is that damages and liability are dependent on each other in a personal injury case. If you suffer a severe back injury, but there wasn’t any sort of negligence on the part of someone…