Mesothelioma is a chronic disease linked to exposure to asbestos, most often affecting the lungs but also the stomach lining, heart, and in rare cases, testicles. If your exposure to asbestos led to a mesothelioma diagnosis resulting from documented exposure in a work environment or to asbestos products, you may be eligible for mesothelioma compensation. …
One could argue that harming a kid, or child abuse, is the worst crime an individual can commit. However, under the scope of the law, not all injuries to a child are necessarily physical. Injury to a child by omission is when the child’s legal guardian fails to appropriately respond to prevent an injury. In …
As parents, you do everything you can to protect the health and safety of your children while they are under your supervision. But when they are at school, teachers and administrators act as in loco parentis, which means they can make many of the decisions for students that parents would make, such as choices about …
Reporting a workplace accident is essential if you want to make sure that you can file a workers’ compensation claim. You do not want to put off reporting your workplace injury because you are afraid of losing your job. It is incredibly important that you report your workplace injury as soon as possible after the …
Each year, American dog ownership goes up. Dog owners should be aware that caring for a pet comes with new responsibilities. Dogs should be taken care of, but it is also an owner’s obligation to keep others safe during their pet’s interactions with people. Sometimes, dog attacks happen during these meetings, and when they do, …
Dogs are man’s best friend. Our fluffy compatriots are always there for us and love us to death. Of course, until they do not, and bite you, causing serious injury or requiring medical care. If you have been bitten by a dog on someone else’s property, even if you were trespassing, you might be entitled …
South Carolina is not immune to certain unfortunate incidents, including dog bites. In the face of such an incident, understanding your rights and responsibilities is key. Knowing the protocols and legal requirements for reporting a dog bite in South Carolina is essential. This blog post will delve into this topic, shedding much-needed light on the …
School buses are common on roads, transporting children to and from school, field trips, and extracurricular activities. While they are one of the safest modes of transportation, accidents can still occur. This blog post will discuss what happens if a school bus gets in an accident. Response to the Accident The first step in the …
Dog bite injuries and the distress accompanying such incidents often require medical attention. At the same time, the financial burden and pursuit of justice may also convince victims to file a legal compensation claim. This blog post will examine elements that can significantly affect the timeline of settling such a claim and offer valuable insights …
When a child is injured, their medical bills cost money too. Children obviously cannot be responsible for their own medical bills, as they are too young to have jobs or money of their own, or even to sign up for an insurance policy. That means that the responsibility for their bills falls to you, their …
