How To Tell If A Nursing Home Patient Is Suffering From Malnutrition

When a patient does not receive enough nutrients to remain healthy, they are suffering from malnutrition. In an effort to save money and due to improper training, some nursing home staff members fail to properly feed their guests and this can lead to health problems down the road as well as severe pain and suffering. If your loved one is suffering from malnutrition at a nursing home facility, a nursing home abuse lawyer can help. Read More 

Top Defenses For Negligence In A Personal Injury Case

If you're the defendant in a personal injury case, you might be wondering how you can avoid paying damages. There are several defenses that a personal injury attorney can present in your favor. Here are some top defenses for negligence in a personal injury case. Assumption of Risk When someone assumes the risk of a dangerous activity but continues with the activity anyway, you may not need to pay damages for their injuries. Read More 

Tips From Attorneys For Dealing With Medical Documentation For Disability Benefits

Social Security Disability benefits really come in handy if you have a short-term or long-term disability that keeps you out of the work environment. Part of getting these benefits is gathering medical evidence, which you can do the right way if you use the following tips.  Make Sure Records Are Recent The medical records that you gather to move your Social Security Disability case along need to be recent. If they are not, then gray areas could get in the way and cause delays. Read More 

3 Reasons To Work With An Attorney When Making Disability Claims

If you have been injured at work, you may be able to make a disability claim, either to your work, to your insurance company, to the government, or all of the above. It doesn't matter who you are making a claim to; you want to make sure that you have an attorney who can help you. There are several reasons why you should make sure that you are working with an attorney who makes disability claims after you have been injured at work. Read More 

What Should You Tell Your Lawyer About An Alleged Crime?

One of the hardest things for someone who has a legal case is to refrain from talking in detail about the alleged offense. It's tempting to assume your criminal defense attorney would benefit from knowing everything. However, there are several reasons why you shouldn't confess everything to counsel. Your Lawyer Probably Doesn't Need Those Details To the extent a criminal defense attorney needs to know something, they will ask you for the information. Read More