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Signs of Your Loved One is Suffering Nursing Home Neglect

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Learning that your loved one has been severely neglected can be disheartening. Some people feel like they have no control over the situation. You may not have to let the abuse continue if you recognize signs of neglect. Then you can take steps toward filing a lawsuit to end the abuse. All you have to do is talk to a Wilmington nursing home abuse attorney about what steps this requires. WHAT COUNTS AS NURSING HOME NEGLECT? Federal laws define nursing home neglect as the failure to provide services needed to prevent harm to an elderly person. This includes either physical or mental...

11 April

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How to Apply for Disability Benefits with a Spinal Cord Injury

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How to Apply for Disability Benefits with a Spinal Cord Injury

Suffering a spinal cord injury is often a major life-changing event. Not everyone is able to recover lost functioning and many people find themselves constrained to a wheelchair for life. A common concern is not being able to work to earn a basic income due to these major limitations. Consider discussing your options for disability benefits with a Wilmington disability attorney today. ASSESS SPINAL CORD INJURY IMPAIRMENTS Assessing the impairments caused by your spinal cord injury is vital for filing a strong disability claim. The more impairments you have, the greater your chances of becoming eligible for disability benefits. Some of the...

04 April

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When to File an Opioid Prescription Malpractice Claim

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When to File an Opioid Prescription Malpractice Claim

Not everyone thinks they will become dependent on medications prescribed by their doctor, but this can happen to anyone. Thousands of patients each year are finding themselves dependent on opioids or overdosing on opioids. A variety of physician errors in judgment and practice can lead to this. If you suspect your doctor was negligent, consider talking to a Wilmington medical malpractice lawyer about your situation. HOW OPIOID MISUSE HAPPENS Opioids are supposed to be prescribed for severe cases of chronic and debilitating pain. However, the over-prescription of opioids can lead to opioid dependence, a condition where the person cannot stop using opioids....

28 March

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What If My Disability Claim Was Denied?

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Not everyone realizes how common it is for disability claims to be denied. You do not have to let this stop you from pursuing disability benefits. There are several levels of appeal you can go through to change the initial rejection of benefits. Working with a dedicated Wilmington disability attorney can increase your chances of receiving the disability benefits you need. Do not hesitate to reach out for assistance. TOP REASONS FOR DISABILITY CLAIM REJECTION Disability claims can be rejected for minor reasons, many of which can be easily corrected. Other reasons may not be fixable, depending on the circumstances. Some of...

21 March

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How to Know You Are a Victim of Medical Malpractice

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How to Know You Are a Victim of Medical Malpractice

Some people are harmed by medical malpractice without even realizing it. Becoming familiar with what counts as malpractice and common examples of malpractice might help you increase your wariness of medical errors. You may have suffered harm from malpractice if your condition worsened or failed to improve. Talk to a Wilmington medical malpractice attorney to find out more. TYPES OF MEDICAL MALPRACTICE There are several types of medical malpractice to look out for. Increasing your awareness of these might increase your chances of detecting malpractice when this happens to you. The most common types of malpractice can be broken down into: Surgical...

14 March

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When Do Brain Injuries Qualify for Disability Benefits

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When Do Brain Injuries Qualify for Disability Benefits

Moderate to severe brain injuries can create various life difficulties that can start impacting work performance. When income begins to decrease as a result, finances can quickly drain from medical expenses and other bills. Certain brain injuries might qualify a person for disability benefits that can serve as income replacement. Consult with a Wilmington disability lawyer to see whether you could qualify. BRAIN INJURY DISABILITIES Since mild concussions and brain injuries have temporary impairments, they will not qualify someone for disability benefits. Moderate to severe brain injuries that come with prolonged impairments are most likely to make someone eligible for benefits. The...

07 March

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What Happens When Surgeons Operate on the Wrong Body Part?

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When Surgeons Operate on the Wrong Body Part

Surgeons are the people we often trust the most. Many people do not expect to wake up from a surgery that involved a mistake. Some of the scariest surgical mistakes involve operations on the wrong body part. These wrong-site surgeries can lead to a variety of medical complications. If you went through a wrong-site surgery, consider asking a Wilmington medical malpractice attorney about your options. TYPES OF SURGICAL ERRORS Any surgical operation done on the wrong body part or site is considered wrong-site surgery. The three main types of wrong-site surgery are: Wrong-part surgery Wrong-side surgery Wrong-level surgery Wrong-part surgery happens when the...

28 February

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Can I Qualify for Disability Benefits with Hearing Loss?

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Can I Qualify for Disability Benefits with Hearing Loss?

Hearing loss can make work challenging when relying on hearing for various job tasks. Some people may have to change jobs, cut down on hours, or move to a lower-paying level at their current job. Another option is looking into disability benefits for hearing loss. Certain disability insurance programs offer monthly income to cover basic living expenses. Talk to a Wilmington disability attorney to learn more. CHALLENGES OF HEARING LOSS There are a variety of hearing loss challenges that can make life difficult. These include mental, physical, and financial challenges. Not being able to hear can lead to mental and physical obstacles...

21 February

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What to Expect During a Personal Injury Deposition

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What to Expect During a Personal Injury Deposition

Not all personal injury cases go to trial but when they do, you may have to give a deposition. Witnesses may also have to give depositions for or against you depending on the circumstances. Having an idea of what to expect during a deposition can help reduce the stress often associated with this. You can also practice your deposition with an experienced Wilmington personal injury lawyer to prepare yourself. WHY DO DEPOSITIONS HAPPEN? Depositions happen as a part of the discovery process when more information is needed. The goal of discovery during a personal injury trial is to examine and compare evidence...

14 February

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How to Acquire Disability Benefits for Blindness

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How to Acquire Disability Benefits for Blindness

Becoming blind can be one of the hardest major life changes to go through. Keeping the job you had before might be impossible but so might finding a new job. When this happens, bills stack up fast and finances can plummet. You may not have to let this happen to you if you qualify for disability benefits. Consider reaching out to an experienced Wilmington disability lawyer who can help you with your disability benefits application. DISABILITY BENEFITS FOR BLINDNESS The Social Security Administration (SSA) provides disability benefits for people who are blind. They do this through two different programs, Social Security Disability...