Drive Safely Through Road Construction

2017-11-07T22:16:30-08:00February 29th, 2016|Categories: Auto Accident, Motorcycle Accident, Personal Injury|Tags: , , , |

When it comes to driving through construction, it can get a little tricky. As we all make the transition to the warmer months, drivers should also keep in mind that these seasons are the peak times of the year for construction. Now that winter is over, construction projects will be returning once more to the roads, which means an increased need to be alert and safety-oriented. Read on to find out more about safe driving and tips you can use once construction season starts. Drivers as well as their passengers are the people who are most at risk when in a construction zone. That's because drivers and passengers in their cars make up for 85% of deaths when it comes to highway work zone crashes, according to the FHA (Federal Highway Administration). In [...]

Consult a Brain Injury Attorney to Determine If You Have a Case

2017-11-07T22:19:48-08:00January 26th, 2016|Categories: Brain Injury, Personal Injury|

When you or someone close to you suffers a brain injury, the last thing that anyone connected to the incident is thinking is pursuing legal matters. In the twenty four hours that follows a brain injury, the focus is on getting immediate care. Brain injuries have a huge impact on the quality of life for the thousands of people who sustain them each year. The aftermath from having such a serious injury happen to you can include medical bills, hospital stays, pain and suffering, and a completely changed way of life. Not everyone can cover the costs of dealing with a brain injury on their own. While insurance may cover part of it, victims of brain injury often end up paying out of pocket to get treatment for an injury that they never [...]

Medical Malpractice: Misdiagnosis and Delayed Diagnosis

2017-11-07T22:24:04-08:00December 29th, 2015|Categories: Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury|Tags: , , , |

Did you know that over ten percent of cancer cases are misdiagnosed in the beginning? A delayed diagnosis can be incredibly dangerous to a patient. Many cancers that would be treatable progress to a stage where they are more difficult to treat or even untreatable, leading to suffering, complications, and even death. A misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis can be deadly when it occurs. If you think that you have a case, you will need a team of legal professionals with experience in this field on your side. Contact the Law Offices of Payas, Payas, and Payas if you believe you have enough for a case concerning delayed or misdiagnosis. Clients often require a medical malpractice attorney for cases of misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis. For many cases, the parties involved will deny negligence any [...]

Shopping Carefully for Holiday Gifts for Families

2017-11-07T22:23:13-08:00December 1st, 2015|Categories: Personal Injury, Product Liability|Tags: , , , |

At every holiday cycle, families and friends start shopping in earnest to spoil loved ones with gifts and presents. Sometimes caution is thrown to the winds as shoppers consumed with the shopping frenzy that accompanies the month of December, shop with zest and abandon. That is a costly mistake. When shopping for products and toys for young children, you should exercise caution and diligently inquire if the product is suitable and safe for your child. This year alone, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recalled hordes of unsafe toys as well as many of the children’s most basic products such as furniture, car seats, and strollers. To avoid committing some shopping blunders that may cost your child their health and safety, consider the following shopping tips: Beware of Recalls. The CPSC database records [...]

5 of the Worst Toys of 2014

2017-11-07T22:25:17-08:00November 12th, 2015|Categories: Personal Injury, Product Liability|Tags: , , , , , |

If you’re a parent, you probably know that you’re going to be doing plenty of shopping come this holiday season. Many parents will purchase toys for their children when doing their holiday shopping this year. This year, we want to remind you to shop mindfully. Since 2014 alone, there have been multiple toy recalls in both the U.S. and Canada. Some toys may turn out to have defective parts or a tendency to be a hazard to younger users. Keep in mind that many things can break off or pose life threatening danger to infants, toddlers, and young children. Toys that include small pieces, pieces that might break off, sharp edges, strings or rope, have loosely attached pieces, come with dangerous accessories or project objects may are particularly risky. One of the best [...]

Texting and Driving Accidents: Consult A Law Firm Today

2017-11-07T22:25:55-08:00October 29th, 2015|Categories: Auto Accident, Personal Injury|Tags: , , , |

Many people get into texting and driving accidents every day. Some cause the accidents as a result of distracted driving, while others are driving with full attention and get into accidents because of the negligence of others. Unfortunately, accidents that occur due to distracted driving and in particular people using their phones is becoming more common. As more people get cell phones and smart phones, the temptation to look at them or even use them while driving is growing. This is resulting in far more accidents as a result of distracted driving than ever before-- at least a fifth of all car accidents in the United States happen as a result of cell phone use. Sound shocking? Maybe it depends on what line of work you're in. Some civilians haven't been in car accidents [...]

How a Wrongful Death Lawsuit Works

2017-11-07T22:27:49-08:00October 14th, 2015|Categories: Personal Injury, Wrongful Death|

You may have heard about a wrongful death lawsuit before-- maybe you were watching television or a movie or maybe you even know someone who has filed a wrongful death lawsuit. If you don't know what a wrongful death lawsuit is, that's all right-- many people don't. A wrongful death lawsuit is essentially a wrongful death claim that is filed. Wrongful deaths are terrible, but they do happen, often leaving devastating effects in their wake. Claims are made against the defendant. The defendant usually has caused someone to pass away through negligence or even intention to cause harm. These claims are usually filed on the behalf of the deceased by their family members or other parties. It is the right of the deceased's estate to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the legally responsible [...]

When To Hire a Personal Injury Attorney

2017-11-07T22:29:52-08:00September 15th, 2015|Categories: Auto Accident, Motorcycle Accident, Personal Injury|Tags: , , , , , , |

When you've been injured, it can be a difficult ordeal to go through. The initial moment of getting injured can be frightening and scary enough on its own. But getting injured as a result of a car accident can not only be physically jarring, but mentally and emotionally jarring too. When the event happens, you have to deal with your injuries first and all the other damages and details second. But once the initial shock has passed, you may realize that you have other things to deal with. After an accident, your vehicle may be heavily or totally wrecked. That's one of the most common losses from an accident; loss of property. Usually, the insurance company will determine that your car is a loss or offer to pay for repairs. You will need [...]

Legal Help with Nursing Home Abuse

2017-11-07T22:31:51-08:00August 13th, 2015|Categories: Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury|

Nursing home abuse is a real problem which many people are dealing with. Most times those who take their elderly to nursing homes want to believe that they have put their loved ones in safe homes and where they will be taken care of. Though most nursing homes are well reputed and do provide good services, some of the few are plagued with abuse from nurses and managerial staff. For the elderly, such abuse and neglect can be a source of tremendous psychological and physiological stress. At the old age which they are, such neglect and abuse can affect the state of their health and cause more problems. Some of the most often documented cases are ones pertaining to wrong medications given and overdosing on medications. Wrong Medications At times, some nursing homes [...]

How Common Are Amusement Park Accidents?

2017-11-07T22:33:30-08:00July 16th, 2015|Categories: Personal Injury, Premises Liability|

Unlike what some people may like to think amusement park accidents occur at a high frequency than the general public is led to believe. Pleasure rides such as roller coasters, bumper cars or even water slides have been known to trigger serious injuries. This includes riders sustaining bead, back and neck injuries while trying out bumper car rides or been thrashed about while riding roller coasters or spinning rides. Or even cuts, broken limbs and even torn ligaments that arise from the same.  Some serious injuries that result from amusement park rides include stroke that stems from the ligaments found on the neck sustaining massive physical shock. Head injuries from surmounting G-forces or strain exerted on the brain by the extremely fast speeds of these rides. In the extreme scenario, victims can also drown [...]

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