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How to Protect Against Premises Liability Lawsuits

Written on December 15, 2021.

The holidays are right around the corner, and many people plan to host guests in their homes as part of their celebrations. Any time you invite someone into your home, you open yourself up to risks....

My Personal Injury Lawyer Quit. Now What?

Written on December 6, 2021.

Hiring a personal injury lawyer is a huge step for most people. They put faith in a legal expert who can help them recover damages for pain and suffering caused by someone else’s negligence. It can...

How to Survive Thanksgiving Holiday Travel

Written on November 18, 2021.

Many Americans look forward to a day of feasting on turkey, stuffing, and pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving. What they may not enjoy is the travel required to spend the holiday with their loved ones. Airports...

Warnings Signs of Nursing Home Abuse

Written on November 7, 2021.

More than 1.5 million people live in nursing homes in the United States, according to official data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). With so many of the nation’s elderly...

Should You Join a Class-Action Lawsuit?

Written on October 19, 2021.

Invitations to join a class action lawsuit show up in our mailboxes, our email inboxes, and sometimes even via texts to our mobile phones. Sometimes they are for products or services we remember using....

Suing for car damage from road construction

Written on September 23, 2021.

New Mexico has five seasons: spring, summer, fall, winter, and road construction. Anyone who lives here or drives through the state frequently is familiar with the “orange cone” period. New Mexico...

Do Parents Have to Sign School Waivers?

Written on September 10, 2021.

Back-to-school time brings with it a heap of paperwork and other requirements parents must review and sign. Before you sign your name on the dotted line, take the time to fully read and comprehend...

How to Sue for PTSD

Written on September 2, 2021.

Think about the last time you heard an ad on the radio or TV for a personal injury attorney. How often have you heard the phrase “pain and suffering” included in the kinds of damages an attorney can...

3 Steps of a Car Accident Lawsuit

Written on August 24, 2021.

When you are injured in a car accident because of another driver’s negligence or carelessness, pursuing a personal injury lawsuit is a logical next step. A car accident lawsuit involves several stages...

6 Questions to Ask Your Personal Injury Attorney

Written on August 18, 2021.

Personal injuries suffered from someone else’s negligent behavior can leave victims struggling. From lost wages to expensive medical treatments, you should not have to pay the price for another person’s...