Proving PTSD Through an Expert Witness PTSD is a complex psychological issue that can occur after a traumatic accident or event. Because of the complexities and lack of physical proof of PTSD, you will most likely need the testimony of an expert witness if you are seeking compensation for it in your personal injury case. […]
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Feb
Feb
Identifying, Remedying and Staff Accountability Strategies for Malnutrition If your loved one must live in a nursing home for any number of reasons, the risk of neglect is probably at the top of your list of concerns. Unfortunately, malnutrition and dehydration are common issues in nursing homes. In a study in 2015, approximately 20% of nursing […]
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Feb
Feb
Protecting Yourself When Your Back Is Compromised Herniated discs are complex injuries that often require remedies from several different practices including doctors, physical therapists, massage therapists, and chiropractors. If you are suffering from a herniated disc due to an accident, you deserve to take the time you need to heal and to have the compensation […]
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Jan
Jan
In recent years, nursing home facilities have been the focus of intense public and political scrutiny. It’s estimated that 5 million elderly Americans are the victims of elder abuse each year. According to Adam McCann, a financial writer for WalletHub, the most common targets of nursing home misconduct of older women and people with disabilities […]
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Jan
Jan
Increased Risk of Birth Defects Linked to Opioid Use As the opioid epidemic spreads and the prescription of opioids continues, the link to death, addiction, health concerns, and birth defects grows stronger. Opioids taken during pregnancy, or just prior to pregnancy can have serious negative effects on your developing baby. If a doctor prescribes an […]
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Dec
Dec
Reevaluating Your Child Support At Christian & Christian, we understand that life can be unpredictable, and your family’s needs can change. Your child support is determined at the time of your divorce, but things can change after the fact that affect your financial needs. If you have experienced a life change, you may be able […]
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Dec
Dec
Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve in a person’s wrist becomes pinched as it travels through the wrist in the “tube” called the carpal tunnel. This compression of the nerve can result in numbness, weakness and tingling in the thumb and fingers. If your profession requires repetitive motion that could possibly be causing […]
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Dec
Dec
The Damage Formula and Your Injury Case Accidents at work or on the road can change your life in an instant. You can be left with piles of bills and insurmountable stress if you don’t protect yourself and take the steps to ensure the responsible party is held accountable. At Christian & Christian, we understand […]
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Nov
Nov
Definition of Catastrophic Injury There is not a precise legal definition for the term “catastrophic injury,” though it is generally understood to mean injuries that involve severe harm to plaintiffs and lead to long-term (often permanent) disfigurement, disability, and pain. Persons who suffer catastrophic injuries typically experience the following: Inability to perform basic life functions […]
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Nov
Nov
Damages in Catastrophic Injury Claims Catastrophic injury cases typically involve massive personal, physical, and financial costs, such as: Medical bills Multiple surgeries Extensive treatment and recovery period Inability to return to work, resulting in years of lost or diminished wages Emotional distress and suffering by the injured party and family members Loss of consortium Loss […]