Think of the spinal cord as a thin electrical wire surrounded by a C-shaped shell but vulnerable to strong impacts, infection, and serious effects in situations like accidents. Since the spinal cord is such a fragile system, when it is damaged, bleeding or swelling can cause significant damage to the vertebrae and the complex nervous […]

Writing your will can be stressful and bring on a lot of anxiety. However, it’s an important thing to do for your loved ones before you pass on. By having a will made out, they will not have to guess about your wishes were. They will also have less conflict with each other if you

A dog bite can be quite a harrowing experience for the victim. At the very least, it is painful and upsetting. At worst, the wounds could be severe and have a significantly negative impact on his or her life. Many dog bite victims wonder if legal action can be taken against the animal’s owner. A

Insurance fraud is becoming an increasingly common problem in the United States, and it can have serious legal implications as a legal malpractice lawyer can attest. Perpetrators continue to come up with new and more effective ways to trick insurance companies into accepting their claims and insurers can end up providing compensation for events or

Medical Malpractice Basics The American Medical Association journal ranks medical malpractice as the third leading cause of death. In 2012 alone, over $3 billion was spent on payouts. This is alarming, to say the least. There are also many medical malpractice cases that go unreported. Medical malpractice happens when a doctor fails to exercise the

Were you fooled? I certainly was. Steven Moffat, erstwhile trickster and Doctor Who showrunner, led us to believe we were in for our schmaltziest, least-believable Doctor Who Christmas special yet. Instead, we were treated to a ghost story, to Inception meets Alien — full of genuine chills and perfectly-timed emotional beats. It had something unique

After experiencing an injury through no fault of your own, an important consideration is whether or not to pursue litigation. The potential amount of a settlement or jury award must be balanced against the financial, emotional, and mental costs. Trials and even settlement negotiations can be time consuming. Every case is different, and until you