Handling Accident

Slipping,tripping, and falling can happen anywhere where a person is standing or walking inside or outside. Most of us have experienced a trip and fall accident 1 at some point in our lives. In most instances, these accidents result in minor or even non-existent injuries. In some cases, however, the injuries that people sustain in slip and fall accidents are serious and require intensive medical care. This is particularly true for certain populations, including older adults and people with certain medical conditions that make them particularly vulnerable to injury. Regardless of the individual characteristics of a victim, people or businesses that engage in negligent conduct that results in a slip and fall accident can often be held liable for injuries and other losses they cause. In some cases, it may not even be apparent to victims that their accident was the result of someone else’s negligence. It is important, therefore, for anyone injured in a trip and fall accident to discuss t...

After a serious car crash, you may be transported to the nearest hospital for immediate medical treatment.  If your injuries are life threatening, you may be taken to UMC hospital, since it is the only level 1 trauma center in Las Vegas.  UMC’s doctors and staff are equipped to handled the most serious injuries that typically happen in motorcycle and semi-truck accidents.   However, this type of emergency room treatment is costly.  If you do not have health insurance, then all major hospitals are required to reduce their bill by 30%. All hospitals in Las Vegas are considered “major hospitals”, except for the County run, UMC hospital. So, if you went to UMC, they are not required to reduce their bill by the statutory 30%.  This law is found in NRS §439B.260 , which allows for the 30% reduction and states in part: NRS 439B.260  Reduction of billed charges for certain patients and services; notice; resolution of disputes.       1.   A ...

A summer winds down and fall approaches, many families and children are getting ready for a new school year. While this is often an exciting time for both parents and students, it also exposes kids to the risk of serious injury . Unfamiliar situations can often turn dangerous, especially when children are experiencing new freedoms or activities for the first time. Fortunately for children who are injured in preventable accidents, Florida tort law often allows them to recover significant financial compensation to help cover past, current, and future expenses. In addition, the law seeks to compensate people for their non-economic losses as well, which may include physical and emotional pain and suffering or loss of future earning potential. An experienced attorney can help parents of injured children recover on their behalf. To schedule a free consultation with one of our lawyers, call the Dolman Law Group today at 727-451-6900. Pedestrian accidents Pedestrian accidents injured an estima...

According to the National Conference of State Legislators , 1 the older population in the United States is expected to triple between 2012 and 2050. Many older people who require higher levels of medical and day-to-day care reside in nursing homes or other long-term care facilities. Nursing homes are designed to meet the medical needs of people who have therapeutic, rehabilitative or preventative care, as well as for people who require assistance accomplishing day-to-day tasks. As such many nursing home residents are particularly vulnerable, either physically or mentally, to mistreatment or exploitation by those around them. When nursing home staff fails to provide adequate care or deliberately abuses residents, the facility can often be held civilly liable for any injuries caused. As a result, anyone who been injured while living in a nursing home or assisted living facility should retain legal counsel as soon as possible. To schedule a free consultation with one of our lawyers, cal...