Legal Guide (Page 211)
Some Common Sources of Asbestos Exposure
The word “asbestos” refers to six minerals with thin, long fibers. These minerals come from soil and rocks. This sounds harmless enough, but asbestos can cause a multitude of health issues, some of which can be fatal. While it is most famous for causing mesothelioma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer, it also causes many cases of lung cancer and a variety of other health issues. Despite its... ❯❯❯
Professions at Risk for Asbestos Exposure
Asbestos exposure can be deadly. The tiny, long fibers that make up asbestos can stay in the lungs for years after being inhaled. These fibers are the only known cause of mesothelioma, a rare but deadly cancer, and they can cause other serious illnesses as well. Unfortunately, members of certain professions are at a high risk for asbestos exposure. Because of this, members of these professions... ❯❯❯
Finding the Best Attorney for your Assault Case
Most assault cases stem from conflicts between individuals who know each other well – including spousal relationships. This is why assault can be such a confusing and sensitive issue. Because of the complexities involved in the law, it is recommended you have someone represent you to ensure you will not face the charges alone and be left with an unwanted criminal record. When it comes to assault... ❯❯❯
What to Know before Applying for a Patent
A patent can protect an invention and allows inventors to take the necessary legal action against anyone who sells, uses or imports the invention without permission. If you have just invented a new device or something that has never existed and can be made or used, you can be granted a patent. However, the process is not easy. It can even be expensive. It pays to know everything you need to know... ❯❯❯
Don‘t Feel Helpless: Seek Help from Burn Injury Claim Experts
If you have suffered from skin burns due to laser hair removal or other forms of cosmetic surgery, you might feel very emotional. You feel the pain of what happened to your skin. You also feel anger because you trusted the practitioners to do the job and they caused you harm instead. Most of all, you might feel helpless. This is true especially if you are not that wealthy and you have to pay for... ❯❯❯
Cosmetic Surgery Gone Bad? File a Legal Complaint
There are two sides to cosmetic surgery – it can enhance and it can mar. Countless men and women have had cosmetic surgery and there is much evidence that such procedures work. Still, we also learn of several horror stories about cosmetic surgery that went bad.
Even with modern instruments and procedures, cosmetic surgery comes with some risks, such as organ or nerve damage, implant failure,... ❯❯❯
Common Burn Injury Causes for Personal Injury Claims
No injury is a good injury. However, burn injuries can be particularly devastating. In addition to being painful, they can have long-term consequences. But you may not be the one responsible for your injury. Many burn victims are also victims of personal injury. When they are, they become eligible for personal injury claims. The Facts Major burn injuries occur to millions of people every year.... ❯❯❯
3 Ways to Prevent Common Construction Accidents and Save Lives
The statistics are almost too much to bear. Time and again, the stats show the numbers of those either injured or killed on a construction site are rising. In 2014, the largest number of workplace fatalities in the United States came from the construction industry—upwards of 5,000 per year—where something went seriously awry in standards and procedures. Moreover, it’s not just the U.S. stats that... ❯❯❯
The Legal Process After a Road Accident
A car accident is often a painful and distressing event. In the aftermath, victims can be left with a substantial physical, psychological, and financial burden. Outgoings after an auto accident include may medical bills, vehicle repairs or replacement, and administrative costs, which can be compounded by a loss of earnings during the recovery period and any subsequent time away from work. The... ❯❯❯
Real Estate Law 102: Legal Issues for Buying a House
Buying or selling a house is a big investment in life. This process can be difficult and stressful. It would be great for both parties if they can close on a property successfully without any tension and costly mistakes. However, the selling and buying process involves intricate laws and both sides will need a quality attorney to handle the matter. The closing of real estate usually takes place... ❯❯❯
