When a person suffers an injury due to an accident or as a victim of a crime, he or she may be confused about their rights. Many victims don’t have a clear understanding of whether to pursue a claim through the criminal or civil process. While most personal injury matters will require processing via a civil case, sometimes criminal proceedings…
Evidence stands at the center of focus in any type of legal case, but for personal injury cases, having the right evidence is critical. As obvious as this may seem, there’s often very little time for gathering important evidence in the aftermath of an accident. If you’re seriously injured, you may not think about taking photos of the scene or…
It’s early evening, you’re walking your dog when, suddenly, another dog appears out of nowhere and attacks your beloved pet and bites you. This scenario is more common than you might think. Dogs make great life companions and this world would be bleak, indeed, without them. But, sometimes they bite as in the above example. Not only would you be…
Every year, American workers enjoy a legal holiday known as Labor Day, but many don’t know the details of its origin. Prior to the Industrial Revolution, agriculture was the primary occupation for the majority of people around the world. And the associated hard physical labor wasn’t only a man’s job. Women regularly handled a number of physically demanding tasks,…
A catastrophic injury changes a person’s life in an instant. It’s important to understand how an accident like this could impact your own life as well. In addition to physical and emotional impacts, these injuries cause serious financial damages as well. Below is an interview with a person who has experienced such an injury. Kathryn Burmeister: Hi Steve and thank…
Semi-trucks pulling tractor trailers comprise a vital part of the economy. These big rigs transport nearly 70 percent of the goods to stores around the country. A crash involving a large truck can cause serious injury or death to people in smaller vehicles. An experienced truck accident lawyer can help injured parties recover financial and even punitive damages if negligence…
If you suspect your elderly loved one has been abused by a caretaker, family member, or friend, consider contacting an attorney with knowledge and experience in elder law. Elder abuse lawyer, Kathryn Burmeister, advises doing this immediately so you’ll have expert help with the reporting process. She says this will ensure your senior loved one’s rights and give you legal…
If you have a loved one in a senior care facility, it’s important to know the signs of elder abuse. You might imagine that elder abuse would be something easy to identify, but it’s often harder than you think. Aging, in general, involves a decline in overall health, mental acuity, and mobility. Due to these natural effects of the aging…
Knowledge is always powerful but especially in uncertain times. With the news putting out information that may be true, false, or somewhere in between, I decided to delve into some more details when it comes to disinfecting and masks. Key Takeaways Higher concentrations of disinfectant are not always better. Not all disinfectants sanitize every virus and bacteria. The disinfecting ability…
Beyond the crucial aspects of sanitizing and social distancing, most people are encountering varying degrees of stress from the current pandemic situation, whether that is because of a changed schedule, uncertainty financially, or just the expectation of the unknown. I have found a few things that have helped me since the pandemic has begun. TURN OFF THE NEWS: I…
