After a car accident, victims can sustain injuries that cause muscle pain and reduced movement. They then might seek out chiropractors for treatment. Chiropractors perform adjustments and utilize other therapies to lessen discomfort and increase mobility. This begs the question, Who pays for a chiropractor after an accident? Sources of Compensation You have several options for paying your chiropractor....
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A drunk driver hit me—what can I do about it? Always seek medical treatment first; your health is most important. However, after you’ve looked after your health and safety, you can take steps to protect your right to seek justice against the reckless driver who injured you. With help from an experienced attorney, you can sue a drunk driver...
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(Greene County, Alabama April 2, 2022) — The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) reports that early Friday morning Herbert J. Lewis, 60, of Boligee was tragically killed when he fell from a bridge after being struck by the 2008 Ford Escape that he had been driving. Lewis has been standing outside his vehicle at the time of the crash....
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You go to the doctor with a health problem, having the reasonable expectation that they will correctly diagnose you. They provide a misdiagnosis, and you suffer financial and physical harm because of your error. You may ask, can you sue a doctor for failure to diagnose? The legal claim of medical malpractice covers misdiagnosis by medical professionals and other...
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The injured party in an accident has the right to demand damages from the at-fault party. These damages can include medical costs, pain and suffering, and lost wages. Most damages represent compensatory damages—payments directly trying to heal your financial injuries. Punitive damages are an additional, particular type of damages you might also be able to demand in specific circumstances. ...
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Missing work due to a car accident creates a situation where you may fall behind on payments and your financial health takes a hit. You could have a short-term disability after a car accident, such as a broken hand that prevents you from typing. You may ask, Can I sue for lost wages in a car accident? A lawsuit...
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Attorneys need evidence to file car accident claims. Eyewitness testimony represents one of the most persuasive kinds of evidence used by attorneys in their claims. Claims may devolve into a “he said/she said” situation in which the party with the most credible witnesses will prevail. Therefore, if you are involved in a car accident, a car accident witness statement...
Continue Reading(Lowndes County, Alabama March 14, 2022) — On Sunday afternoon (March 13th) a multi-vehicle crash on I-65 in Lowndes County claimed the life of an 11-year old child, Karmyn Moseley from Nashville. Karmyn had been traveling back home from Orange Beach with her mother and sister-in-law. According to the Alabama State Troopers, the wreck happened around 3:44 p.m. just...
Continue Reading(Pinson, Alabama March 13, 2022) — On the morning of March 10th, a man tragically died in a construction accident at the Innsbrook subdivision on Brandi Circle near Pinson, AL. According to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, Eleazar Rivera Coronado, 42, was killed when the supports of a concrete truck with a boom extension sunk into the mud, causing...
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(March 10, 2022) — Many users of Philips’ sleep apnea machines have expressed frustration about the lack of communication from Philips after its recall. In an effort to improve communications the Food and Drug Administration [“FDA”] issued a notification order to Philips Respironics requiring the company to notify patients and others of the company’s June 14, 2021, recall of...
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