Asbestos is a naturally occurring material that has been used over the years in a variety of industries. While asbestos is versatile and fire resistant, exposure is highly toxic.  How Asbestos Causes Mesothelioma  Handling asbestos releases tiny fibers into the air. Unfortunately, these are easily inhaled, where they can embed into the lungs. Over time, the fibers cause inflammation and scarring.  There is no known way to reverse the damage caused by asbestos. The latency period post exposure is very long – sometimes running into the decades. In other words, it’s possible for a person to develop mesothelioma many years

Most of us have had the unfortunate experience of falling. Usually, it’s a minor event where you’re more likely to be embarrassed than seriously injured. But what happens if you do require medical care? Can you pursue the property owner to cover your doctor bills, pain, and suffering?  Here are a few things you should consider:  1. A property owner could be liable if you can show they were negligent. The only way you can pursue compensation is if you can successfully demonstrate that a property owner failed to take reasonable measures to keep you safe. Reasonable measures include things

Perhaps you have been in an accident and are considering reaching out to a personal injury lawyer. What services will they actually provide beyond what you could do for yourself?  Simply put, a personal injury lawyer manages the injury claim on your behalf. They work to maximize your compensation so you can focus on your healing.  Here are a few of the specific ways they accomplish this:  Careful evaluation of your claim. Most injury lawyers (including our own) work on a contingency fee basis. In other words, we only collect a fee if we win you a settlement. Because of

If you’re in the process of filing a personal injury claim, chances are you’ve heard the term “pain and suffering.” But what does this actually mean? And how might it impact your settlement?  Economic vs. Non-Economic Damages  First, it’s important to understand that there are two kinds of damages in a personal injury case.  Economic damages are those we can easily assign dollars to. For example, we can calculate the medical expenses you’ve incurred by tallying up your doctor and hospital bills. Another example of economic damages is lost wages. Non-economic damages are the subjective ways you’ve been harmed. Pain

Damages in a personal injury case are the ways you’ve been harmed. There are two broad categories of damages – economic and non-economic. In our post today, we’ll provide a brief overview of each. We’ll also discuss the importance of involving an experienced injury lawyer to make sure you receive appropriate compensation.  Damages Caused by Negligence In our line of work, we help clients who have been injured due to a wide range of accidents. These include car collisions, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, dog bites, and more. However, they all have one thing in common: someone else was negligent. In other

Whiplash is an injury of the neck that happens when the neck is suddenly forced back and forth. The most common cause of this type of neck sprain is a rear-end collision. Let’s look a bit more at what whiplash is and what you should do if you suspect you’re dealing with it.  Symptoms of Whiplash  While everyone’s experience will vary, here are some common symptoms of whiplash.  Neck pain and stiffness  Headaches (particularly at base of head) Shoulder pain and stiffness Loss of range of motion in neck Fatigue  Numbness or tingling radiating into arms Dizziness  Depending on the severity