When blood collects outside the veins or arteries, the result is a hematoma. Bruises and so-called “blood blisters” are common examples of a hematoma. Most often, hematomas resolve themselves over several days with no adverse effects. Sometimes, however, a hematoma can be dangerous and require medical intervention. Dangerous Hematomas Subdural or epidural hematomas, or hematomas ... Read More
One would think that if you send your child to school with a doctor’s note stating that the child should abstain from certain activities, the school would honor the request. Certainly, that is usually the case. But what if the school disregards such a note? Can school officials be held liable for harm that comes ... Read More
If you’ve been injured in any sort of accident caused by someone else’s careless behavior, you could be entitled to compensation for your losses. Losses, in this case, include not only your expenses, but also lost wages and even the pain and suffering you’ve experienced. However, you may be hesitant to seek legal help because ... Read More
If you’re like most people, you already know that property owners have a legal duty to maintain safe premises. Of course, a landlord not living on site can’t reasonably be expected to know immediately when something needs repair or maintenance. Therefore, whether a property owner should have known about a hazardous condition on his or ... Read More
A potential client asked recently, “Can I sue if I need major dental work because of my injury?” This is a very good question. Reparative dental work such as crowns or dental implants can be quite expensive, not to mention painful. However, when it comes to personal injury claims, people are more familiar with medical ... Read More
Lead-based paint was banned for use in housing in 1978. Presumably, any home you would buy or rent today has been painted numerous times since then—so is lead poisoning still a concern? Unfortunately, it may be. Children are most at risk, but anyone exposed to more than trace amounts of lead can suffer permanent ill ... Read More