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Top 5 Mistakes To Avoid After a Car Accident
Posted on September 27th, 2017 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, well over two million people are injured in motor vehicle collisions in the U.S. every year. Some of those people are eligible for compensation, but they make mistakes that ultimately cost them financially and physically. Here are five of the most common mistakes that could […]
How to protect your business from slip and fall claims
Posted on September 25th, 2017 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Any good business owner knows that they need to do what they can to protect themselves from lawsuits. Being the defendant side of a personal injury claim can be a very expensive process, even if you win the case. The best thing any business owner can do is avoid situations which might lead to lawsuits […]
The Similarities and Differences Between Criminal and Civil Cases
Posted on September 25th, 2017 by lawyeradmin
The legal system is designed to provide a platform in which people can iron out their differences. Whether your case will be heard in civil or criminal court depends on the type of complaint you are bringing forth. The following is an overview of how the justice system works and where cases are generally filed. […]
Settling a Personal Injury Accident Claim
Posted on September 24th, 2017 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
A personal injury accident occurs when a person is injured in an accident at the fault of another party, usually as a result of negligence or reckless conduct. Personal injury accidents typically include: Car accidents Medical Malpractice Slip and fall Defamation: Libel and Slander Dog Bites Assault, Battery and Other Intentional Torts This can be […]
5 things to know about Slip and Fall
Posted on September 9th, 2017 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Placing a loved one in a nursing home is not easy. Though a family can make every effort to try to find the best available facility, problems can develop that lead to elder abuse or neglect. Although older people often experience a natural decline in health, family members must evaluate nursing home care when an […]
Liability Issues In Large Truck Collisions
Posted on September 6th, 2017 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
A fully-loaded large truck weighs about 80,000 pounds, so a vehicle collision involving one of these massive vehicles nearly always causes catastrophic injuries. On the other hand, “bobtailing” trucks that are not towing trailers are much lighter but also much harder to control, because all the weight is toward the front. Medical care and lost […]
Seeking Help Before Divorce
Posted on September 6th, 2017 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
If you and your spouse are considering getting divorced, you may want to give marriage counseling a shot. Whether you and your partner have been married for two years or a decade, you shouldn’t give up on your marriage just yet. It’s possible that two of you can work out your differences and avoid getting […]
Tips for Buying a House After Bankruptcy
Posted on September 2nd, 2017 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
As people consider bankruptcy, they often wonder about life after filing. Bankruptcy affects your credit score for a certain length of time, depending on your case. With that in mind you may not have the same buying power right after a bankruptcy as you might like. But at the same time, bankruptcy means you’ve dealt […]
How do I sue a store for a slip and fall accident?
Posted on September 2nd, 2017 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Imagine you’re walking through a store, browsing the aisles, and all of a sudden you find yourself on your back. You have slipped on a wet floor, clearly a result from an employee mopping up, but there is no “wet floor” sign in sight. If you’ve found yourself in this or a similar situation, you […]
What to do if my workers comp claim is denied? | Pioletti &Pioletti
Posted on August 30th, 2017 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
If you have been denied of a workers comp claim, you might feel upset and unsure about what to next. The thought of not being able to care for yourself or your family could be gut wrenching, but there may be hope. Unfortunately insurance companies tend to deny workers comp claims making the claimant go […]