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Attorney or Paralegal?

Lawyers are expensive, which is why there’s a market for paralegal services. Paralegals are trained in the law, and while they can’t give legal advice, they can assist with filing legal documents for certain matters; limiting the amount of money that you need to spend on legal services, and the time you need to spend in court. But do you know when you can use a paralegal and when you really need a lawyer? I started this blog to explore the differences between an attorney’s services and a paralegal’s services. You need to know that you’re choosing the right professional for your legal problem, and this blog can help you determine what kind of legal help you need.

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Intentional, Accidental, And Negligent: The Three Branches Of Medical Malpractice Law

Posted on October 30, 2017

Medical malpractice law encompasses a lot of things related to medical misdeeds. You could easily split this branch of law into three smaller branches. Here are those three smaller branches, and what it means for you should you decide to pursue a medical malpractice lawsuit. Intentional Harm Doctors are never to do harm, it is part of the oath they take when they become full-fledged doctors. Yet, there is always a bad apple in the bunch, someone with a very narcissistic view of him- or herself. [Read More]

Whiplash Injuries: Far More Serious Than Most People Think

Posted on October 4, 2017

A lot of people are afraid of being seen as greedy -- so they hesitate to head to an attorney's office when they've been in what they think is just a minor car accident. However, a lot of those people are suffering severe injuries to their necks, called whiplash. Yes, whiplash. While insurance companies would like you to believe that whiplash is a minor injury and the favorite thing for someone to fake when they're not really injured, whiplash can actually be a serious condition. [Read More]

Cycling Collisions With Pedestrians: Reducing Your Risk And What To Do

Posted on February 23, 2017

Riding your bike either on the road or sidewalk not only puts you at risk for colliding with a car, you could also end up colliding with pedestrians. Getting into an accident with a pedestrian can cause serious injuries to both yourself and the other person. As a cyclist, you are required to take reasonable precautions to avoid hitting anyone or anything. However, at the same time, the pedestrian also needs to do the same to avoid getting hit. [Read More]

Filing For Disability? Two Tips To Help You Get Approved

Posted on February 8, 2017

Filing a disability claim may not be as cut-and-dried as you think it is.  Because you do deal with an issue that has been documented as a disability in the Social Security handbook, you may believe that it's a clear conclusion that you'll be able to receive a disability payment each month.  However, approximately 65 percent of disability claims are denied after the initial filing, and this is no small number. [Read More]