Do you have an estate plan in place? Only 70% of Americans have a plan in place whether it is a Will-based or Trust-based plan. When should a person implement their first plan? Age 19 in Nebraska is when a young person becomes an adult. The most important documents for a 19 year old are the Powers of Attorney documents for Health Care and Finances. A Living Will and a HIPAA Medical Release help protect the 19 year old's interest and well-being when the unforeseen happens. Having the these documents in place is much more feasible than having family members going to Court to be appointed as a conservator and guardian for the 19 year old. Everyone should have these documents in place. We can help even now through live video consultations. chuck@massihlaw.com.
If you have been injured through no fault of your own and are seeking financial restitution, then you need to file a claim in a reasonable amount of time. Most states have a statute of limitations law that requires you to file within a specific amount of time.
Although insurance companies serve a vital purpose, they aren’t always on your side after an accident or injury. Hiring an attorney is the best way to ensure someone is looking after your best interests.
There are certain bits of information that need to be collected immediately following a car accident. This includes all contact information of those involved, a car description, license plate numbers, and vehicle identification numbers, as well as relevant insurance information.
When trying to determine if you have a personal injury case, it’s helpful to remember that all personal injury cases share a common thread. In these cases, another party acted in a manner that caused harm, whether it’s a doctor, a manufacturer or your next door neighbor.
If you have been badly injured in an auto accident that is not in any way your fault, you may have a case. Keep in mind that this doesn’t necessarily mean driver error but can include traffic light issues, an improperly marked road, or a missing stop sign.
If you have been injured in an auto accident, we are dedicated to helping you through every phase of this process. We will carefully review all data and documents to assess your case and determine how to move forward.
If you have been injured by someone else, you deserve to be made whole. It’s hard to decide what to do- but an attorney can help you sort through the offers they send and if they are not appropriate, they can help negotiate something better.
Damages refer to the monetary compensation or indemnity that was caused by wrong doing or injury caused by the violation of legal right. Punitive damages are monetary compensation. Exemplary damages are a monetary award by way of punishment for injury caused.
It’s important to remember that the legal process isn’t necessarily a quick one. While we’ll do everything possible to expedite your case, it’s unlikely that you’ll receive compensation for your injuries as quickly as you’d like.
Personal injury complaints normally begin with jurisdictional issues or allegations, which are explained in the opening paragraphs. A fusing of both fact and law, a jurisdictional issue will also include the city, state, or county in which you are filing the lawsuit.
When you get a severe burn injury, you should always go to a medical professional first, especially if the burn injury is bad enough to potentially be fatal. After seeing a medical professional, come to us to handle your legal case.
According to the CDC, 4,280 pedestrians died as a result of traffic accidents in 2010. Seniors accounted for 19% of pedestrian deaths in that same year. Knowing the rights you are afforded as a pedestrian is a key element in determining your case.
Don't think that you must have a significant personal injury to pursue a claim against another party. If you were involved in an accident in which an occupant in your vehicle was killed, that can lead to extreme emotional distress. Emotional distress is sufficient to pursue a personal injury claim.
Have you been the victim of police brutality or suffered a serious injury because of excessive force used by the police? If so, then you need to contact us. We will aggressively fight for your legal rights.
Personal injury attorneys will almost always accept cases on a contingency basis. If they win your case, then they get a percentage of the settlement or fee that you get. If they don’t win, then they don’t get paid, so it’s in their best interest to help you get the most money possible.