The Atlanta personal injury law firm of Millar & Mixon, LLC, Injury Attorneys, which has an established record of helping accident victims in the state of Georgia, has launched an expanded website that focuses on practice areas ranging from auto accidents to drunk driving, dog bites and wrongful death.
The website is located at http://www.millarandmixon.com.
“There are many concerns following an accident or injury, and this website will help Georgia injury victims and their families navigate a difficult process,” says Atlanta personal injury attorney Bruce Millar, one of the founding partners of Millar & Mixon. “We are dedicated to helping Georgia residents injured by someone else’s negligence, and this website will aid in our quest for justice.”
The website provides valuable information on various accident and injury topics:
Car Accidents. A comprehensive car accident section includes Car Accident Frequently Asked Questions, Car Accident Terms and Definitions, Specific Types of Car Accidents and Top 10 Tips for Safe Driving.
DUI Cases. The site contains information on Accident Fatalities and Drunk Driving Frequently Asked Questions.
Motorcycle Accidents. Content for motorcyclists includes information on Atlanta Motorcycle Accidents, Understanding Motorcycle Accidents, and Defensive Driving Tips for Motorcyclists.
Slip & Fall. Slip and fall information includes Slip & Fall Frequently Asked Questions and a Brain Injury Glossary.
Dog Bites. The firm has handled many dog bite cases and has information about The Dog Owner’s Responsibilities and Dog Bite Frequently Asked Questions.
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Friday, November 26, 2010
Attorney Talks About Mediation
(PRLEAP.COM) Mediation is a popular topic in legal circles. However, not all legal disputes are well served by employing mediation for resolution. Yet, in other circumstances, justice is aided when a dispute is resolved through mediation. So while mediation can be helpful, it comes with its own set of issues including potential problems when mediators are working in an unfamiliar area of law, questions of continuing education requirements, biases and ethics.
Robert Clifford, the nationally renowned personal injury attorney based out of Chicago, wrote about the issues surrounding mediation from a trial lawyer’s perspective in a piece for the Chicago Lawyer. In "A Time and Place for Mediation," Clifford details mediation’s utility in tort disputes by illustrating a couple of scenarios where justice was served through its alternative structure. In the article, Clifford also is careful to highlight the limits of mediation for tort disputes and offers a list of tips for the attorney who uses it for settlement.
Robert Clifford, the nationally renowned personal injury attorney based out of Chicago, wrote about the issues surrounding mediation from a trial lawyer’s perspective in a piece for the Chicago Lawyer. In "A Time and Place for Mediation," Clifford details mediation’s utility in tort disputes by illustrating a couple of scenarios where justice was served through its alternative structure. In the article, Clifford also is careful to highlight the limits of mediation for tort disputes and offers a list of tips for the attorney who uses it for settlement.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
New York Personal Injury
Every citizen in the New York is in danger of injuries that are caused negligence of others such as motor vehicle accidents and medical negligence. The common public needs to cover their injuries and get a fair justice in the form of compensation in the federal, state, or district courts against the wrong doers. Marvin A. Cooper, P.C. is a professional personal injury lawyer firm in New York that offers admirable services to the clients who seek justice for the injuries caused by negligence of others. The personal injury lawyers at Marvin A. Cooper, P.C. see to it that the guilty are punished and the victims get the rightful compensation through the court from the guilty parties.
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Personal Injury Lawyer for London
UK Civil Litigation law firm Collins Solicitors is delighted to announce that Senior Partner, Des Collins, was last night named “Claimant Personal Injury Lawyer of the Year” at the Personal Injury Awards 2010 held at the Millennium Hotel, London.
He was recognised for his work supporting families in the landmark negligence claim against Corby Borough Council, dubbed the UK's Erin Brockovich case. His work representing the families following the Buncefield oil depot explosion as well as the Paddington and Southall Rail crashes also contributed to the award.
The award was presented in front of a packed house in London. Des was also named “UK Legal Personality of the Year” at the Law Society Awards 2010 at the end of October.
Des Collins commented: “I am delighted to be named Claimant Personal Injury Lawyer of the Year 2010 and also UK Legal Personality of the Year 2010. To win two major awards in the space of two months recognising the work that Collins Solicitors has done over the last decade indicates that we must be doing something right.
However, handling major cases over extended periods of time would be impossible without an outstanding team behind me, and nor would it be possible, as I have said before, without the courage of a great many of our clients.
The challenges ahead relate in part to the cases we are handling including the toxic site at Motherwell. It is also clear, however, that 2011 will be a year of significant change. Funding and its impact on access to justice are major issues which we have to address now to ensure that we are able to meet those challenges.”
For more info, please visit collinslaw.co.uk/.
He was recognised for his work supporting families in the landmark negligence claim against Corby Borough Council, dubbed the UK's Erin Brockovich case. His work representing the families following the Buncefield oil depot explosion as well as the Paddington and Southall Rail crashes also contributed to the award.
The award was presented in front of a packed house in London. Des was also named “UK Legal Personality of the Year” at the Law Society Awards 2010 at the end of October.
Des Collins commented: “I am delighted to be named Claimant Personal Injury Lawyer of the Year 2010 and also UK Legal Personality of the Year 2010. To win two major awards in the space of two months recognising the work that Collins Solicitors has done over the last decade indicates that we must be doing something right.
However, handling major cases over extended periods of time would be impossible without an outstanding team behind me, and nor would it be possible, as I have said before, without the courage of a great many of our clients.
The challenges ahead relate in part to the cases we are handling including the toxic site at Motherwell. It is also clear, however, that 2011 will be a year of significant change. Funding and its impact on access to justice are major issues which we have to address now to ensure that we are able to meet those challenges.”
For more info, please visit collinslaw.co.uk/.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Tips for Accident Victimes
We can trust insurance companies to do what’s right, can’t we? An insurance company would never take advantage of a person who didn’t have a lawyer,would they? One New York motorist would likely beg to differ after his experience with Progressive after a car accident.
Sebastian Frazzetto was a passenger in a car insured by Progressive that was involved in a three vehicle accident on the Cross Bronx Expressway on March 3, 2007. A representative from Progressive contacted Mr. Frazzetto that very same day and presented him with a “Release of all Claims” and a check for $200. How thoughtful of Progressive. Unfortunately, Sebastian had no idea that by signing the release and accepting Progressive’s money, he had just closed the door on his right to pursue any claim for compensation against the driver and owner of the vehicle insured by Progressive. He would soon learn the consequences of his actions.
In a subsequent personal injury lawsuit arising out of this accident, the defense moved to dismiss Mr. Frazzetto’s claims, pointing to the release he had signed. Sebastian responded in an affidavit as follows:
“I respectfully submit to this Court that I never intended to release the defendants from “any and all claims” and that I signed the release under the mistaken belief that I had not sustained any injuries in the accident. Immediately after the accident occurred, while I was dazed and shaken up, I did not believe that I had sustained any injury. Indeed despite the fact that the police and ambulance arrived at the scene of the accident, I did not go in the ambulance to the hospital and refused medical attention. I had no actual knowledge on the day of the accident, or at the time that I signed the release, that I had sustained any injury. Furthermore, at the time I signed the release, I had no time to investigate the possibility of any injuries, nor for any deliberation as to whether it was prudent to sign a release.”
Judge Dana Winslow of Supreme Court, Nassau County sided with the defense and granted the motion to dismiss in Sebastian Frazzetto, Plaintiff v. Ryder Truck Rental, Inc., Defendant, 003569/10 (Supreme Court, Nassau County, August 31, 2010). The Judge found that the release was valid and was not the product of “fraud in the inducement, mutual mistake or overreaching.”
Was the Judge’s ruling correct? Would Mr. Frazzetto have been successful at trial in demonstrating that the driver of the vehicle he had released was in fact partly responsible for the accident? While you can take a look at the Frazzetto opinion and reach your own conclusion, there are a number of important lessons that can be learned from this case for anyone involved in a car accident:
1. Promptly seek medical treatment. Let the emergency medical services personnel examine you after an accident and follow their advice. If they recommend going to a hospital, do so. Let the professionals make the determination of your physical condition.
2. Don’t rush to sign a release and accept a settlement before you know the full extent of your physical condition. How many of us have suffered an injury in a recreational setting or after slipping and falling on ice which initially didn’t seem all that significant only to wake up the next morning in severe pain?
3. Speak with an experienced Trial Lawyer before you speak with any insurance company other than your own. The friendly adjuster from the other driver’s insurance company is not on your side. We know how insurance companies work. You need the advice of an experienced personal injury attorney before making a decision to pursue or resolve a claim following a car accident.
Article provided by Greenspan & Greenspan
www.greenspans-law.com
New York Car Accident Claim Attorneys
Sebastian Frazzetto was a passenger in a car insured by Progressive that was involved in a three vehicle accident on the Cross Bronx Expressway on March 3, 2007. A representative from Progressive contacted Mr. Frazzetto that very same day and presented him with a “Release of all Claims” and a check for $200. How thoughtful of Progressive. Unfortunately, Sebastian had no idea that by signing the release and accepting Progressive’s money, he had just closed the door on his right to pursue any claim for compensation against the driver and owner of the vehicle insured by Progressive. He would soon learn the consequences of his actions.
In a subsequent personal injury lawsuit arising out of this accident, the defense moved to dismiss Mr. Frazzetto’s claims, pointing to the release he had signed. Sebastian responded in an affidavit as follows:
“I respectfully submit to this Court that I never intended to release the defendants from “any and all claims” and that I signed the release under the mistaken belief that I had not sustained any injuries in the accident. Immediately after the accident occurred, while I was dazed and shaken up, I did not believe that I had sustained any injury. Indeed despite the fact that the police and ambulance arrived at the scene of the accident, I did not go in the ambulance to the hospital and refused medical attention. I had no actual knowledge on the day of the accident, or at the time that I signed the release, that I had sustained any injury. Furthermore, at the time I signed the release, I had no time to investigate the possibility of any injuries, nor for any deliberation as to whether it was prudent to sign a release.”
Judge Dana Winslow of Supreme Court, Nassau County sided with the defense and granted the motion to dismiss in Sebastian Frazzetto, Plaintiff v. Ryder Truck Rental, Inc., Defendant, 003569/10 (Supreme Court, Nassau County, August 31, 2010). The Judge found that the release was valid and was not the product of “fraud in the inducement, mutual mistake or overreaching.”
Was the Judge’s ruling correct? Would Mr. Frazzetto have been successful at trial in demonstrating that the driver of the vehicle he had released was in fact partly responsible for the accident? While you can take a look at the Frazzetto opinion and reach your own conclusion, there are a number of important lessons that can be learned from this case for anyone involved in a car accident:
1. Promptly seek medical treatment. Let the emergency medical services personnel examine you after an accident and follow their advice. If they recommend going to a hospital, do so. Let the professionals make the determination of your physical condition.
2. Don’t rush to sign a release and accept a settlement before you know the full extent of your physical condition. How many of us have suffered an injury in a recreational setting or after slipping and falling on ice which initially didn’t seem all that significant only to wake up the next morning in severe pain?
3. Speak with an experienced Trial Lawyer before you speak with any insurance company other than your own. The friendly adjuster from the other driver’s insurance company is not on your side. We know how insurance companies work. You need the advice of an experienced personal injury attorney before making a decision to pursue or resolve a claim following a car accident.
Article provided by Greenspan & Greenspan
www.greenspans-law.com
New York Car Accident Claim Attorneys
Thursday, November 11, 2010
New York Personal Injury #8
Dansker & Aspromonte, the New York City-based personal injury law firm, recently won a $6.125 million jury verdict for a client injured by a rental car while riding his bicycle. While that sum may be staggering, it is difficult to predict what an injury may be “worth.”
After all, justice in a personal injury practice is measured not by medical treatment or by plaintiff progress. Justice is often measured, however, by how much money a personal injury attorney recovers for the injured person to compensate for pain, suffering and all economic losses (ie: medical expenses, loss of earnings) from the date of the accident until the injured has recovered from their injuries or for the rest of that person’s life.
An experienced attorney knows there are myriad factors that contribute to the ultimate value of a case, and he evaluates each one carefully before arriving at an approximate value.
First, the accident cause must be determined. Was it a motor vehicle accident, a construction accident or slip and fall? The personal injury attorney must also identify whether there is reasonable expectation that a jury would find the plaintiff negligent in some respect in causing the accident. If so, the jury would need to calculate the percentage of plaintiff’s fault and then apportion fault between the plaintiff and defendant. For example, if the jury found the plaintiff negligent by fifty percent, the jury’s award to the plaintiff would be reduced by half. This is critical to consider at the outset of the case.
Another factor that a personal injury attorney must consider is the type of injury being claimed. While a sprained neck or back may be seriously painful to the injured party, it will not induce an insurer to make a substantial monetary offer.
After all, justice in a personal injury practice is measured not by medical treatment or by plaintiff progress. Justice is often measured, however, by how much money a personal injury attorney recovers for the injured person to compensate for pain, suffering and all economic losses (ie: medical expenses, loss of earnings) from the date of the accident until the injured has recovered from their injuries or for the rest of that person’s life.
An experienced attorney knows there are myriad factors that contribute to the ultimate value of a case, and he evaluates each one carefully before arriving at an approximate value.
First, the accident cause must be determined. Was it a motor vehicle accident, a construction accident or slip and fall? The personal injury attorney must also identify whether there is reasonable expectation that a jury would find the plaintiff negligent in some respect in causing the accident. If so, the jury would need to calculate the percentage of plaintiff’s fault and then apportion fault between the plaintiff and defendant. For example, if the jury found the plaintiff negligent by fifty percent, the jury’s award to the plaintiff would be reduced by half. This is critical to consider at the outset of the case.
Another factor that a personal injury attorney must consider is the type of injury being claimed. While a sprained neck or back may be seriously painful to the injured party, it will not induce an insurer to make a substantial monetary offer.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Medical Malpractice Attorney
It’s not a secret that medical malpractice lawsuits are growing every year, despite some states capping a victim’s award. Companion cases to medical errors made by surgeons, doctors, nurses and dentists are pharmaceutical mistakes that are growing by leaps and bounds every year. In fact, close to 1.3 million people will die in the U.S. this year as a result of incorrectly prescribed or wrongly filled prescriptions.
“This is alarming, as just about everyone you may know has taken or is taking some kind of pill prescribed by a doctor. Taking drugs is a common daily occurrence for just about three quarters or more of the population.
Consider what would happen if the drugs you are taking cause deadly side effects because the dose was wrong or it was the wrong drug? It’s happened, because humans make mistakes, whether they are medical professionals or not,” said Brooks Schuelke, an Austin personal attorney with Perlmutter & Schuelke, L.L.P.
Those taking their daily medications might want to pause and read the label closely, just to make sure it is the correct drug in the proper dosage. They might also want to double check any prescription they are handed by a doctor to verify what they’re being told to take and why, and then check again at the drug store to see if the right drug is dispensed. It’s not too far-fetched to find that the drug in the bottle is not the one it is supposed to be, because they looked similar on the shelf.
Pharmaceutical errors happen just about anywhere within the medical system; in a hospital room, in a nursing home, at the drug store and in the doctor’s office. Medical professionals are human and humans make mistakes, despite their best intentions. Taking the wrong pill has the potential to cause grave side effects or even death. Once someone takes the wrong pill or wrong dose, it’s in the body and it can’t come out.
“The bottom line is that we trust our doctors and medical professionals to do what is in our best interests. We trust they understand the effects of the drug they want us to take and that they prescribe drugs that won’t harm us. In this day and age, it’s best to be your own advocate when it comes to keeping track of your medications. It’s your body, your health and your life and you want to get it right,” said Austin personal injury lawyer, Brooks Schuelke.
For those who have suffered as a result of pharmaceutical negligence, consult with a seasoned Austin personal injury lawyer to find out about eligibility for compensation for pain and suffering and mental and emotional trauma.
To learn more or to contact an Austin personal injury lawyer or Austin personal injury attorney, visit http://www.civtrial.com.
“This is alarming, as just about everyone you may know has taken or is taking some kind of pill prescribed by a doctor. Taking drugs is a common daily occurrence for just about three quarters or more of the population.
Consider what would happen if the drugs you are taking cause deadly side effects because the dose was wrong or it was the wrong drug? It’s happened, because humans make mistakes, whether they are medical professionals or not,” said Brooks Schuelke, an Austin personal attorney with Perlmutter & Schuelke, L.L.P.
Those taking their daily medications might want to pause and read the label closely, just to make sure it is the correct drug in the proper dosage. They might also want to double check any prescription they are handed by a doctor to verify what they’re being told to take and why, and then check again at the drug store to see if the right drug is dispensed. It’s not too far-fetched to find that the drug in the bottle is not the one it is supposed to be, because they looked similar on the shelf.
Pharmaceutical errors happen just about anywhere within the medical system; in a hospital room, in a nursing home, at the drug store and in the doctor’s office. Medical professionals are human and humans make mistakes, despite their best intentions. Taking the wrong pill has the potential to cause grave side effects or even death. Once someone takes the wrong pill or wrong dose, it’s in the body and it can’t come out.
“The bottom line is that we trust our doctors and medical professionals to do what is in our best interests. We trust they understand the effects of the drug they want us to take and that they prescribe drugs that won’t harm us. In this day and age, it’s best to be your own advocate when it comes to keeping track of your medications. It’s your body, your health and your life and you want to get it right,” said Austin personal injury lawyer, Brooks Schuelke.
For those who have suffered as a result of pharmaceutical negligence, consult with a seasoned Austin personal injury lawyer to find out about eligibility for compensation for pain and suffering and mental and emotional trauma.
To learn more or to contact an Austin personal injury lawyer or Austin personal injury attorney, visit http://www.civtrial.com.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Orange County Personal Injury Attorney
Irvine, CA (PRWEB) November 5, 2010
Samer Habbas, a personal injury attorney at the Law Offices of Samer Habbas in Southern California, is very pleased to announce the launch of the redesign of the law firm's website. Mr. Habbas is an Orange County injury attorney who has years of experience helping injured people receive fair and just compensation for injuries caused by the negligent actions of others. Samer Habbas is a knowledgeable attorney who handles each client's case personally and believes very strongly in giving each client and case the individual attention they deserve.
"It is our philosophy to provide each and every one of our clients with a first-class service, constantly keeping each client informed of their case and its direction," said Mr. Habbas. "We hope that our new website will help us better serve our clients through the integration of social media tools and an informative blog."
The firm is very excited about the launch of the site's redesign as it features a new look and a wealth of information for current and prospective clients. They have revamped the layout of the site with summaries of recent jury awards and settlements, testimonials from former clients, recent news about the firm and its successes, an interactive map showing the main office location and a great deal more. Site visitors will enjoy cleaner, more intuitive site navigation, a search function for quickly finding information on the site and a regularly updated blog that features news stories, topical information about California laws and other helpful legal information.
Along one side of the Home Page is a lengthy list of practice areas, including many that are very helpful, but seldom found on the websites of personal injury attorneys in Southern California, such as insurance bad faith, nursing home neglect, whiplash injuries, clergy abuse and many others. Each practice area in the list has a link to a full page that provides detailed information about that area, including laws that apply, research and statistics and other facts that help visitors make informed decisions about whether they have a personal injury case.
Visitors wishing to view the newly redesigned and launched website of the Orange County auto accident attorney may visit www.habbaspilaw.com. To contact the law firm to schedule a free consultation about your case, please call 1-888-848-5084 toll-free or use the contact form prominently displayed on each page of the site. The Law Offices of Samer Habbas have a main office located at 7700 Irvine Center Drive, Suite 955 in Irvine, CA. Samer Habbas is very satisfied with the new site redesign and invites everyone to come and spend some time exploring the site and learning about personal injury law.
Company Contact Info:
Samer Habbas
The Law Offices of Samer Habbas
7700 Irvine Center Drive, Suite 955
Irvine, CA 92618
Phone: 1-888-848-5084
Website: www.habbaspilaw.com
Samer Habbas, a personal injury attorney at the Law Offices of Samer Habbas in Southern California, is very pleased to announce the launch of the redesign of the law firm's website. Mr. Habbas is an Orange County injury attorney who has years of experience helping injured people receive fair and just compensation for injuries caused by the negligent actions of others. Samer Habbas is a knowledgeable attorney who handles each client's case personally and believes very strongly in giving each client and case the individual attention they deserve.
"It is our philosophy to provide each and every one of our clients with a first-class service, constantly keeping each client informed of their case and its direction," said Mr. Habbas. "We hope that our new website will help us better serve our clients through the integration of social media tools and an informative blog."
The firm is very excited about the launch of the site's redesign as it features a new look and a wealth of information for current and prospective clients. They have revamped the layout of the site with summaries of recent jury awards and settlements, testimonials from former clients, recent news about the firm and its successes, an interactive map showing the main office location and a great deal more. Site visitors will enjoy cleaner, more intuitive site navigation, a search function for quickly finding information on the site and a regularly updated blog that features news stories, topical information about California laws and other helpful legal information.
Along one side of the Home Page is a lengthy list of practice areas, including many that are very helpful, but seldom found on the websites of personal injury attorneys in Southern California, such as insurance bad faith, nursing home neglect, whiplash injuries, clergy abuse and many others. Each practice area in the list has a link to a full page that provides detailed information about that area, including laws that apply, research and statistics and other facts that help visitors make informed decisions about whether they have a personal injury case.
Visitors wishing to view the newly redesigned and launched website of the Orange County auto accident attorney may visit www.habbaspilaw.com. To contact the law firm to schedule a free consultation about your case, please call 1-888-848-5084 toll-free or use the contact form prominently displayed on each page of the site. The Law Offices of Samer Habbas have a main office located at 7700 Irvine Center Drive, Suite 955 in Irvine, CA. Samer Habbas is very satisfied with the new site redesign and invites everyone to come and spend some time exploring the site and learning about personal injury law.
Company Contact Info:
Samer Habbas
The Law Offices of Samer Habbas
7700 Irvine Center Drive, Suite 955
Irvine, CA 92618
Phone: 1-888-848-5084
Website: www.habbaspilaw.com
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Orange County Personal Injury Attorney
Samer Habbas, a personal injury attorney at the Law Offices of Samer Habbas in Southern California, is very pleased to announce the launch of the redesign of the law firm's website. Mr. Habbas is an Orange County injury attorney who has years of experience helping injured people receive fair and just compensation for injuries caused by the negligent actions of others. Samer Habbas is a knowledgeable attorney who handles each client's case personally and believes very strongly in giving each client and case the individual attention they deserve.
"It is our philosophy to provide each and every one of our clients with a first-class service, constantly keeping each client informed of their case and its direction," said Mr. Habbas. "We hope that our new website will help us better serve our clients through the integration of social media tools and an informative blog."
The firm is very excited about the launch of the site's redesign as it features a new look and a wealth of information for current and prospective clients. They have revamped the layout of the site with summaries of recent jury awards and settlements, testimonials from former clients, recent news about the firm and its successes, an interactive map showing the main office location and a great deal more. Site visitors will enjoy cleaner, more intuitive site navigation, a search function for quickly finding information on the site and a regularly updated blog that features news stories, topical information about California laws and other helpful legal information.
Along one side of the Home Page is a lengthy list of practice areas, including many that are very helpful, but seldom found on the websites of personal injury attorneys in Southern California, such as insurance bad faith, nursing home neglect, whiplash injuries, clergy abuse and many others. Each practice area in the list has a link to a full page that provides detailed information about that area, including laws that apply, research and statistics and other facts that help visitors make informed decisions about whether they have a personal injury case.
Visitors wishing to view the newly redesigned and launched website of the Orange County auto accident attorney may visit www.habbaspilaw.com. To contact the law firm to schedule a free consultation about your case, please call 1-888-848-5084 toll-free or use the contact form prominently displayed on each page of the site. The Law Offices of Samer Habbas have a main office located at 7700 Irvine Center Drive, Suite 955 in Irvine, CA. Samer Habbas is very satisfied with the new site redesign and invites everyone to come and spend some time exploring the site and learning about personal injury law.
Company Contact Info:
Samer Habbas
The Law Offices of Samer Habbas
7700 Irvine Center Drive, Suite 955
Irvine, CA 92618
Phone: 1-888-848-5084
Website: www.habbaspilaw.com
"It is our philosophy to provide each and every one of our clients with a first-class service, constantly keeping each client informed of their case and its direction," said Mr. Habbas. "We hope that our new website will help us better serve our clients through the integration of social media tools and an informative blog."
The firm is very excited about the launch of the site's redesign as it features a new look and a wealth of information for current and prospective clients. They have revamped the layout of the site with summaries of recent jury awards and settlements, testimonials from former clients, recent news about the firm and its successes, an interactive map showing the main office location and a great deal more. Site visitors will enjoy cleaner, more intuitive site navigation, a search function for quickly finding information on the site and a regularly updated blog that features news stories, topical information about California laws and other helpful legal information.
Along one side of the Home Page is a lengthy list of practice areas, including many that are very helpful, but seldom found on the websites of personal injury attorneys in Southern California, such as insurance bad faith, nursing home neglect, whiplash injuries, clergy abuse and many others. Each practice area in the list has a link to a full page that provides detailed information about that area, including laws that apply, research and statistics and other facts that help visitors make informed decisions about whether they have a personal injury case.
Visitors wishing to view the newly redesigned and launched website of the Orange County auto accident attorney may visit www.habbaspilaw.com. To contact the law firm to schedule a free consultation about your case, please call 1-888-848-5084 toll-free or use the contact form prominently displayed on each page of the site. The Law Offices of Samer Habbas have a main office located at 7700 Irvine Center Drive, Suite 955 in Irvine, CA. Samer Habbas is very satisfied with the new site redesign and invites everyone to come and spend some time exploring the site and learning about personal injury law.
Company Contact Info:
Samer Habbas
The Law Offices of Samer Habbas
7700 Irvine Center Drive, Suite 955
Irvine, CA 92618
Phone: 1-888-848-5084
Website: www.habbaspilaw.com
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Personal Injury Attorney for the Elderly
During flu season, nursing homes must be particularly vigilant because influenza outbreaks can be devastating to residents-who are usually over 50 and often are afflicted with chronic conditions that make them even more vulnerable to the virus, says Kentucky personal injury attorney J. Marshall Hughes.
Health officials are warning that this could be another extremely dangerous flu season. The Star Tribune of Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn., reported the death of two nursing-home residents in that state this month. In Kentucky, the Department of Public Health reported the first confirmed case of flu this year from a patient tested in Fayette County.
"This is a good time to remember that the elderly, and especially elderly residents of nursing homes, are particularly vulnerable to the virus and should be among the first people to get flu shots," said Hughes, co-founder of Hughes & Coleman Law Firm.
A new study out of Britain shows that the flu vaccine can be helpful in fighting heart attacks. In a long-term study, patients who received the flu vaccine early in the season were 19% less likely to have a heart attack that winter. Patients who received the shot later were 12% less likely to have a heart attack. Researchers speculate that there may be a link between heart attacks and respiratory infections.
The CDC reports that flu outbreaks in long-term care facilities have been associated with low vaccination rates among staff. Only a few Kentucky nursing homes require their staff to get vaccinated against influenza, Hughes noted.
Good hygiene is also very important in reducing outbreaks. A recent Canadian study showed that consistent hand washing by staff is more effective at bringing down rates of flu infection than vaccinations are.
"At Hughes & Coleman, we understand how important it is that Kentucky nursing homes adhere to the highest standards of hygiene," Hughes said. "In an environment of neglect, illnesses such as the flu can flourish. If your elderly loved one has been hospitalized or died due to a nursing home's neglect of the simplest precautions, this may be a sign of negligence."
About Hughes & Coleman Injury Lawyers
Hughes & Coleman Injury Lawyers, with offices in Bowling Green and Louisville, is dedicated to protecting the rights and interests of Kentucky nursing home abuse and neglect victims, as well as the families who care deeply about their elderly loved ones.
Partners J. Marshall Hughes and Lee Coleman are accomplished injury attorneys and advocates for people who have suffered from nursing home neglect and abuse, as well as auto accidents, brain injury, drug injury, defective products, environmental dangers, fire and burn injury, insurance disputes, motorcycle accidents, premises liability, Social Security disability, stock fraud, truck accident injury, workers' compensation and wrongful death.
For more information contact Hughes & Coleman Injury Lawyers at 800-489-6000 or use the firm's online contact form.
Health officials are warning that this could be another extremely dangerous flu season. The Star Tribune of Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn., reported the death of two nursing-home residents in that state this month. In Kentucky, the Department of Public Health reported the first confirmed case of flu this year from a patient tested in Fayette County.
"This is a good time to remember that the elderly, and especially elderly residents of nursing homes, are particularly vulnerable to the virus and should be among the first people to get flu shots," said Hughes, co-founder of Hughes & Coleman Law Firm.
A new study out of Britain shows that the flu vaccine can be helpful in fighting heart attacks. In a long-term study, patients who received the flu vaccine early in the season were 19% less likely to have a heart attack that winter. Patients who received the shot later were 12% less likely to have a heart attack. Researchers speculate that there may be a link between heart attacks and respiratory infections.
The CDC reports that flu outbreaks in long-term care facilities have been associated with low vaccination rates among staff. Only a few Kentucky nursing homes require their staff to get vaccinated against influenza, Hughes noted.
Good hygiene is also very important in reducing outbreaks. A recent Canadian study showed that consistent hand washing by staff is more effective at bringing down rates of flu infection than vaccinations are.
"At Hughes & Coleman, we understand how important it is that Kentucky nursing homes adhere to the highest standards of hygiene," Hughes said. "In an environment of neglect, illnesses such as the flu can flourish. If your elderly loved one has been hospitalized or died due to a nursing home's neglect of the simplest precautions, this may be a sign of negligence."
About Hughes & Coleman Injury Lawyers
Hughes & Coleman Injury Lawyers, with offices in Bowling Green and Louisville, is dedicated to protecting the rights and interests of Kentucky nursing home abuse and neglect victims, as well as the families who care deeply about their elderly loved ones.
Partners J. Marshall Hughes and Lee Coleman are accomplished injury attorneys and advocates for people who have suffered from nursing home neglect and abuse, as well as auto accidents, brain injury, drug injury, defective products, environmental dangers, fire and burn injury, insurance disputes, motorcycle accidents, premises liability, Social Security disability, stock fraud, truck accident injury, workers' compensation and wrongful death.
For more information contact Hughes & Coleman Injury Lawyers at 800-489-6000 or use the firm's online contact form.
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