Beware of Easements When Purchasing Real Estate
The existence of easements is an important consideration before purchasing property. You should be aware of their existence and what they are before purchasing real estate—especially in rural areas. So just what are easements? Easements are a non-possessory right to use another’s land for a particular purpose. In other words, easements give another person an […]
Laparoscopic Surgery & Trocar Injuries
As a medical malpractice lawyer, I frequently see familiar fact patterns repeat themselves. In surgical negligence cases, we are called about bowel perforations, anesthesia errors, inadequate postop monitoring, bile duct injury, malpositioned central catheter, wrong site surgery, hemorrhagic shock and retained foreign object cases most often. Add trocar injury to that list. Laparoscopic surgery is […]
DUI Charges
There are several common defenses to a DUI, but an emergency situation is not one of them. This is not to say that an emergency situation is never a defense to a DUI, only that it is not as common as others, such as an improper traffic stop. While it is true that an emergency […]
Assets in Bankruptcy
When you file for bankruptcy, your assets can become a part of your ability to pay back a debt. Almost everything in your possession can be considered an asset that may be collected. There are specific rules regarding assets for each chapter of bankruptcy, and some can be exempt. Others may be undesirable if they […]
Understanding How Insurance Claims Work in Uber Accidents
Uber and other ridesharing apps have become increasingly popular over the past few years. They are convenient for saving money on transportation, being eco-friendly by carpooling and getting you home safely after a late night out. As much as you may want to trust the capabilities of the driver, accidents can still happen, and you […]
Can You Afford a Criminal Defense Attorney?
Criminal arrests lead to costly court proceedings, especially if you plead not guilty. While every person has a right to a defense, not everyone can afford top tier law firms or attorneys. What do you do if you can’t afford an adequate defense? You keep looking. People overlook more affordable options because high-end letterhead and […]
Preventing Retained Foreign Bodies After Surgery
Preventing Retained Foreign Bodies After Surgery Since the beginning of surgical practice, instruments used by doctors have been inadvertently left in various body cavities after an operation is complete. It’s approximated that at least one case of a retained item post-operation occurs annually in all hospitals that perform 8,000-18,000 major surgeries per year. Even if […]
Can You Change Your Existing Child Support Order?
When you and your spouse get divorced and have children together, one issue that the court will view as a priority is child support. While it is possible for you and your spouse to come to an agreement outside of court regarding the amount of money you or your spouse will be paying in child […]
The Advantages of Filing for Bankruptcy
Most Americans are dealing with an incredible amount of debt. When your payments are exceeding your income and you can’t seem to keep track of your bills, then you may be in over your head. Fortunately, there are ways that you can get out from under your debts. One way that you can help yourself […]
Life After the Death of a Child: Is There Legal Recourse?
The loss of a child is devastating. No matter the circumstances, it is a tragedy that most parents hope to never endure. To make it worse, when a child is lost due to the negligence of another person, it adds an insult to injury. To know that death is avoidable is hard to overcome and […]