Unfortunately, nursing home conditions are not always up to par. Sometimes facilities are understaffed or underfunded, increasing the risk of abuse and neglect. According to data from the National Center on Elder Abuse, approximately 10 percent of older adults are victims of some form of elder abuse or neglect. Everyone ought to know how to report …
Types of Distracted Driving
In our busy world, many people are tempted to multi-task from sunup to sundown. However, driving demands all of your attention. When people are distracted while driving, their negligence may cause serious collisions that result in injuries or even fatalities. Most people zero in on texting or talking on the phone when thinking about distracted …
What Is My Personal Injury Claim Worth?
It’s common for people who have been injured in accidents to call us and ask, “What is my personal injury claim worth?” When this question is asked at the beginning of a case, it is nearly impossible for a lawyer to provide an answer. Why? The value of a claim depends on several factors, and …
Electrical Burn Injury Cases
In electrical burn injury cases, electricity enters the victim’s body by arcing through the air or traveling through a device that conducts electricity. After the person makes contact with the electrical current, the resulting burn is generated by electricity flowing through the body. In addition to serious burns, currents of electricity can cause organ failure, respiratory …
How to Pursue a Spinal Injury Lawsuit
Did you know that spinal cord injuries can cause lifelong damage? They are also very expensive to treat and could permanently reduce your ability to earn an income. If your injury was caused by the negligent actions of another person or entity, filing a spinal injury lawsuit might help you recover compensation to pay for your …
What to Do If Your Insurance Company Denies Your Claim
Being injured in an accident or suffering another type of loss can be overwhelming. When your claim is denied by your insurance company, the situation can become even more stressful. The experienced team at the Law Offices of Craig L. Cook regularly handles negotiations with insurance companies when they dispute or deny claims. We are …
What You Need to Know About Brain Injury Claims
It can be overwhelming if you or your loved one suffers a traumatic brain injury, and dealing with an insurance company while in the midst of recovery can make the situation even harder. Brain injury claims are often highly complex because brain injuries and their effects vary from person to person. Every brain injury case …
Steps to Take After a Car Accident
Car accidents are unexpected and potentially devastating events. After you have been involved in a collision, it can be difficult to know exactly what you should do. It is important for you to learn the steps to take after a car accident so that you can protect yourself and make it likelier that you will …
Zostavax Lawsuit
Each year, around a million people in the U.S. get shingles, according to the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases. Approximately half of those who develop shingles are ages 60 or older. Because of the heightened risk of older adults developing shingles, many doctors recommend that they receive vaccines against shingles. One of these vaccines is …
Is Roundup Linked to Cancer?
IMPORTANT UPDATE: On August 11, 2018, San Francisco jurors ruled that Roundup gave former school groundskeeper Dewayne Johnson terminal cancer. He was awarded $289 million in damages: $250 million in punitive damages and approximately $39 million in compensatory damages. This victory could set a massive precedent for thousands of other cases around the country against Monsanto. …
