Understanding Worker’s Compensation Qualifications With Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

If you've been diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome, you should talk with your doctor about the potential cause of the condition. If your doctor determines that it was caused by your job, you may be able to file a worker's compensation claim to cover your medical costs. Here's a look at what you need to know about carpal tunnel syndrome and worker's compensation qualification. What Exactly is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by compression of the nerves and tendons that run through the carpal tunnel of your wrist. Read More 

Your Doctor Wants A Cesarean Section, But Do You?

While cesarean sections are often medically necessary, they sometimes carry with them emotional tolls for mothers who want to deliver their babies naturally. Women who have brought their babies into the world via cesarean report feelings of loss, failure, and helplessness, as well as delayed bonding with their infants and an overwhelming sense that they have been violated.  Despite the immense emotional impact cesarean deliveries can have for mothers, recent cases suggest that doctors are swaying, bullying, and even forcing women into agreeing to deliver their babies by cesarean. Read More 

6 Facts To Know Before Suing Your Child’s School After A Slip And Fall Accident

Every parent dreads the idea of receiving a phone call from the school reporting that their child has been injured in a slip and fall accident. While schools primarily focus is on educating the kids that attend them, the administrators and teachers must do their best to protect the students from these kinds of injuries. Read up on the facts about bringing a lawsuit against your child's school for an injury before announcing your plans to the local board of education. Read More 

4 Tips On Taking Photographs After A Car Accident

If you are in a car accident, there is a chance you could sue or be sued. To make sure you are not sued and strengthen your claim if you decide to sue for physical, emotional, and/or property damages, you need to take good photographs of the accident scene. These photographs will prove invaluable to your car accident attorney when he or she mediates with the defendant or takes the case before a judge in court. Read More 

Who’s At Fault? 3 Things To Consider After A Truck Accident

Any car accident is scary, but getting hit by a large commercial truck is a particularly nightmarish scenario. Unfortunately, that nightmare is a reality for thousands of drivers every year. Based on statistics from the United States Department of Transportation, there are around 500,000 trucking accidents a year in the U.S. Around 5000 of those accidents result in at least one fatality, and it's safe to assume that even in non-fatal accidents, a large portion of trucking accidents result in injuries. Read More