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5 Secrets Insurance Companies Don't Want You To Know

Shortly after an accident, you will probably be contacted by an insurance adjuster. You may be asking: "Can I trust the insurance company to settle my claim fairly?" You might be wondering whether it makes sense to talk to a lawyer about your legal rights. Regardless of whether you choose to deal with the insurance company on your own or decide to get a lawyer, you are going to have many questions.

A Guide to Indiana Medical Malpractice Law

The terms "medical negligence" or "medical malpractice" are the same things. Medical negligence or medical malpractice is nothing more than "negligence" in the setting of medical treatment. Negligence is just another word for carelessness. When a person is careless, they are, by definition, negligent. And carelessness simply means not taking enough care under the circumstances. So, if a doctor or a nurse or anyone who provides you with medical treatment fails to take enough care under the circumstances, and you suffer an injury as a result, you have been the victim of medical negligence or medical malpractice.

Nine Mistakes People Make When Dealing with Doctors after an Injury

The world of personal injury claims lawsuits is unfamiliar to most people. As such, mistakes are bound to happen. The most important thing you have to keep in mind is that everything you say and do at your doctor's office (or other medical providers) is likely to documented in your medical records. Likewise, you can rest assured that your medical records are going to wind up in the hands of the insurance company or lawyer defending your personal injury claim. For that reason, you need to be keenly aware of the mistakes that can harm your legal claim.

The 10 Things You Need to Do to Select the Right Nursing Home

The decision to place a loved one in a nursing home or assisted living facility is probably one of the most difficult decisions any family will ever face. As our loved one's physical and/or mental condition deteriorates, we are frequently faced with no alternative but to have full-time skilled nursing care for our loved one.

A Dozen Questions You Need To Ask Before Hiring an Injury Attorney

If you've been injured as a result of someone else's negligence, you will be facing many important decisions in the days, weeks and months following an injury. Finding the "right" lawyer to represent you is often the most critical factor in a successful recovery. Insurance companies have the financial resources to hire skilled lawyers who specialize in defending personal injury claims. The experience and skills of your lawyer will play a pivotal role in the amount of compensation you receive.