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Five Tips For Preventing And Reacting To Youth Sports Injuries
When scientists looked at the brains of 42 former NFL players, they discovered that the players who started playing the game before the age of 12 had the highest risks of neurological impairment. This announcement has made many parents leery of letting their youngsters play football, but it should serve as a warning for parents of all sports players. If your child gets hurt while playing youth sports, it could have lifelong consequences.
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The Basics Of Damages, Negligence, And Collectability In Personal Injury Lawsuits
Most people simply lack the legal understanding to be able to accurately gauge whether or not they have a strong enough case to pass muster in a typical American court. If you have sustained an injury due to a circumstance beyond your personal control, you should speak with an experienced personal injury attorney to determine whether pursuing legal action is a good idea or a waste of time. Following are the basics of damages, negligence, and collectability.
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What To Do If A Phantom Driver Hits Your Motorcycle
Most motorcycle accidents happen in front of other drivers or riders on the road. But if your accident occurred without any witnesses, and the driver who hit you mysteriously disappeared, you may have a problem on your hand. An attorney calls this person a phantom driver, or a person who leaves the scene of an accident without a trace. Although the phantom driver's disappearance makes it hard to prove your personal injury case in court, it's not impossible to win a settlement for your injuries.
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When the Elderly Are Still Driving—When Is it Time to Stop?
If you have an aging parent, you may notice that their driving skills have begun to significantly decline. They may be making choices that are putting themselves, as well as others at risk every time they get behind the wheel. One of the hardest things that you ever do is to help them figure out when it is time to stop. If you do not take steps to reduce this risk, you may be setting your parent up to be sued, and you may be liable as well.
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What Happens If Your Gestational Surrogate Changes Her Mind?
If you've chosen to expand your family by using a gestational surrogate, congratulations! Your life is about to change in many wonderful ways. However, this method of reproduction is not without some legal risk -- and unfortunately, state laws governing these situations have often not caught up with the real needs of surrogates and the other participants in this process. Read on to learn more info about what may happen if the surrogate you choose decides to keep the baby or disobeys your instructions regarding the baby's needs.
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Considering Bankruptcy? What Happens To Your Loans?
If you're pondering the pros and cons of filing for bankruptcy, you may be wondering whether this filing will even be able to discharge all your debt. And if you're prohibited from a Chapter 7 filing, you may be wondering whether you'll ever be able to successfully complete a Chapter 13 repayment plan. However, there are some special provisions included within Chapter 13 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code that can allow you to eliminate certain types of loans outright.
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2 Workers Compensation Myths That You Shouldn't Believe
If you've been injured at work, you may have doubts about your ability to collect the workers compensation that you need. That's because there are some pervasive myths about workers compensation that discourage workers from pursuing their employer's insurance company for the funds that they deserve. If you believe that you are better off without a lawyer, or that you have to put up with delays and stall tactics, you may have fallen prey to some of these untruths.
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How To Bring A Medical Malpractice Case In North Carolina
When you or a loved one has been injured due to medical negligence or accident, it is only natural to want to bring a malpractice lawsuit against the doctor, doctors, or medical facility responsible. Sometimes, it is a mix of all of these, and you can definitely talk to an accident lawyer about suing multiple people or entities at once. Just be aware that different states have different laws regarding medical malpractice lawsuits.
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