Often, people deem roadways as the territory of motor vehicles. For this reason, when a cyclist is involved in an accident, people want to point the finger in their direction. However, it is important to remember that bicycle riders have rights too. While the specific laws for riders vary across state lines, some rather standard policies are in place to protect riders. Road Privilege Again, people like to think that the roadway is for the sole use of motor vehicles, but in many states, bicycle riders have full road privileges too.
22 May 2023
If you are disabled and cannot work, you may qualify for Social Security Disability. This is a federal program administered by the Social Security Administration. You have to apply for the program, and there is an approval process that you have to go through. You may be denied the first time you apply, in which case you should appeal. If you are worried about being denied the first time you apply, there are some things that you can do to help keep that from happening.
7 April 2023
If you sustain an injury or job-related illness, your employer's workers' compensation insurer will provide medical treatment for your condition. Once you complete this treatment and accept a settlement, you may think there is nothing else to do. But you may not realize that you may have additional time to prove you have had a change in your condition. What is a change in condition, and how do you prove it?
13 February 2023
Medical records provide a patient's vital information about their condition. This includes the services the patient has received since they started feeling unwell. Ultimately, this information lets doctors know the changes to make in the treatment plan during the patient's subsequent visits. Further, medical records also offer guidance on the medical procedures or medicine a patient requires. Unfortunately, medical malpractice may occur if healthcare givers make errors when preparing this document. Read on to learn how errors made in medical documents can lead to injuries and how you can seek justice when this happens.
27 December 2022
Pharmacies are an integral part of the healthcare system. Patients rely on them to dispense the medications they need to stay healthy and treat conditions that affect their lives. While most pharmacies dispense medications correctly, errors do happen. As you wait for your prescription to be filled, a pharmacist may hand you a dosage that interacts badly with other medications you are taking. If you are the victim of a pharmacy error, you can file a claim against the pharmacy or the pharmacist to recover damages.
9 November 2022
If you live in a no-fault state, that means that your insurance providers are obligated to cover your medical expenses or (pain and suffering with full tort) regardless of who was at fault during your car accident. When this is the case, it allows the affected party to get help from their own insurance provider regardless of whether they were at fault or not for the accident and it might also mean you won't have to deal with the other party's insurance company to get help.
19 September 2022
When driving with your child in the car, you must take safety measures to mitigate the effects of a potential collision. For instance, you need to place them in their car seat and buckle them firmly before driving off. But even with these preventive measures, your child could still sustain life-threatening injuries in a high-impact accident. In such a situation, they may suffer a concussion, which can cause brain problems and other complications if not treated in time.
14 July 2022