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Recovery Tips in Cases of Nerve Damage
Posted on October 15th, 2017 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
By Krista Sherinian Nerve damage is one of the most common types of preventable injuries in the United States. There are numerous factors which determine the overall value of a personal injury lawsuit for nerve damage. Below is a list of the most important factors in determining the value of an injury case. In short, […]
How a Personal Injury Settlement Can Affect Taxes
Posted on October 14th, 2017 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
A personal injury settlement can provide necessary relief following an accident, however, such a an award may affect your taxes. Whether taxes will be affected by a personal injury settlement depends on the size of the award and the types of damages compensated for. There are federal guidelines that govern which parts of a settlement […]
Why Office Workers May Suffer From Upper Back Pain, Too
Posted on September 28th, 2017 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Upper back pain is a common injury among workers, including office workers. Even though officer workers may not do a lot of physical labor, they can still endure a lot of stress to the muscles throughout the arms, neck and back. Repetitive Stress Injuries Office workers are prone to repetitive stress injuries. These types of […]
Tax Issues Associated with Estate Planning
Posted on September 28th, 2017 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
An estate planning attorney is extremely useful to help you deal with the issues that arise when a family member suddenly passes away or requires intensive medical care. The attorney can provide services to facilitate asset distribution, minimizing tax fees and clarifying the final wishes of the family member. The Internal Revenue Service, or IRS, […]
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 […]