Going to court to resolve a family law issue can be emotional, expensive, and time consuming. Which is why most couples who have a family law issue, ranging from seeking a divorce to fighting for custody of a shared child, often attempt to resolve the issue out of court first. If a resolution cannot be […]
Read MoreIn mid-March 2018, a self-driving car owned by Uber struck a pedestrian in Arizona, causing injuries that led to her death. Based on news reports, the accident happened when the woman walked in front of the vehicle, and the vehicle failed to automatically apply its brakes or attempt to avoid the woman. The incident is […]
Read MoreIf you have been injured in a car accident or other accident type, turning to your insurance company to recover damages may have been your first step – after all, you’ve paid your premiums on time, so why shouldn’t your insurance company honor its policy with you? Or, perhaps you filed a claim with the […]
Read MoreOne type of injury that is common in nursing homes are pressure sores, also called pressure ulcers or bed sores. These types of sores are damaged areas of the skin – damage occurs as a result of consistent pressure being applied for an extensive amount of time. Typically, they form on bedridden patients who are […]
Read MoreWhen a person is harmed by the actions of a medical professional, they may be able to bring forth a successful action for medical malpractice if they can prove that the medical professional breached the standard of care owed to them, and that the breach was the proximate cause of patient harm. The following considers […]
Read MoreOklahoma family courts are responsible for issuing judgements in regards to a number of family issues. For example, a court may determine how property will be divided in a divorce, who will have custody of a child, or how much a parent may be required to pay in child support. While orders that are issued […]
Read MoreThe decision to move a loved one to a nursing home can be difficult, but family members may take comfort in the fact that nursing homes are often able to provide levels of care that families or individuals on their own cannot. That being said, while nursing homes have a duty to provide residents with […]
Read MoreAccidents involving large commercial trucks tend to have especially devastating consequences. This is largely attributed to the fact that these vehicles can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds and often transport dangerous or hazardous materials. To help prevent these types of accidents, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requires drivers and their employers to […]
Read MoreWere you injured in an auto accident? If you are now suffering physical, psychological, and financial injuries because of a collision caused by another driver, you may have the right to pursue compensation through a personal injury claim. Under the law, when another individual’s carelessness, recklessness, or intentional misconduct causes you harm, that person is […]
Read MoreThe final divorce decree that officially separates you from your spouse is not necessarily the end of a divorce. Depending on your circumstances, this can be either fortunate or unfortunate. Regardless, the flexibility in a divorce decree can impact you or your ex-spouse’s child support obligations, if it can be proven that there has been […]
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