surviving wrongful death

Can Vaginal Rings be Deadly?

Writer001 — Wed, 16 May 2012 02:43:20 +0000

Hormonal birth control methods carry risks. However, according to a recent study published in the British Medical Journal not all types of hormonal birth control carry the same risks. The study found that women who use vaginal rings, such as the Nuva Ring, are at an increased risk of suffering potentially fatal blood clots. Specifically, researchers found that women who use the Nuva Ring have an increased risk of suffering a venous thrombosis which can travel to the lungs and result in a pulmonary embolism.

A pulmonary embolism can occur with no warning and may affect a woman who has no symptoms or other medical conditions and who is in the prime of her life.

The results of this study have led some people to question why the Nuva Ring is still on the market when safer birth control methods are available. Researchers go as far as to suggest that women talk to their doctors about switching to birth control pills and thereby lowering their risk of this potentially fatal side effect.

What do you think? Please leave a comment and share your thoughts.

Filing a Wrongful Death Lawsuit Does Not Mean You are Going to Trial

Writer001 — Tue, 15 May 2012 00:26:46 +0000

You know that your loved one died because of someone else’s negligence. As you are grieving and you are forced to make important decisions about the future. You don’t want to suffer the financial consequences of your loved one’s death, such as lost income, in addition to the emotional pain that you are already suffering. However, you aren’t sure if you can bear going to trial.

Filing a wrongful death lawsuit does not mean that your case will go to trial. The majority of lawsuits that are filed are settled prior to trial. You may be able to get a fair recovery without seeing the inside of a courtroom. However, should a trial be necessary to protect your rights you can be assured that your wrongful death lawyer will prepare you well and take all necessary and available precautions to protect you.

Do not let fear of a trial keep you from fighting for your own just recovery. Instead, find out more about your legal rights and options so that you can make the decision that is right for you and your family.

Do You Always Use Your Turn Signal? You Might Now.

Writer001 — Wed, 09 May 2012 21:57:50 +0000

While distracted driving is often in the news and is the cause of many fatal car crashes each year, it is not the only danger on the road. A new study has found that drivers who fail to use turn signals cause approximately twice the number of crashes as distracted drivers do each year.

According to the Society of Automotive Engineers, drivers fail to use a turn signal approximately 48% of the time when changing lanes and approximately 25% of the time when making turns. It estimated that drivers neglect to use turn signals about 2 billion times a day. Of course, not every failure to use a turn signal results in an accident, but the Society of Automotive Engineers estimates that the failure to use turn signals contributes to about 2 million accidents each year, some of which may be fatal.

Turn signals were one of the earliest crash prevention technologies used in cars. However, this is thought to be the first study of its kind.

Will it change the way you drive?

What Happens After I Contact a Wrongful Death Lawyer?

Writer001 — Mon, 07 May 2012 21:56:59 +0000

Many people want to know what they can expect if they contact a wrongful death lawyer. It is an understandable question and one that deserves an answer.

When you first contact a wrongful death lawyer you will likely set up a time for a meeting. During that meeting you will share what happened to your loved one and how it is impacted your family. The attorney may ask you questions, always being mindful of your loss, and explain your legal rights to you.

If you have a wrongful death claim and decide to go forward than your wrongful death lawyer will explain how a case works and what you can expect. Generally, once a formal complaint has been filed in court the defendant(s) will file a formal answer. After that both parties may engage in discovery to try and learn what happened.

Settlement negotiations may occur at any time. If a settlement cannot be reached then your lawyer will represent you at trial.

You will be informed and counseled about each part of the process as the case moves along. Together you and your wrongful death attorney can work to protect the rights of your family.

Do I Need to Know About Workers Comp if My Spouse Died on the Job?

Writer001 — Tue, 01 May 2012 14:49:09 +0000

Many workers’ compensation statutes provide benefits to spouses and to children if a spouse or parent has died on the job. Workers’ comp death benefits may include compensation for funeral expenses, medical bills, and a flat sum death payment.

If you have lost a loved one in a workplace accident then it is important to know about the workers’ comp benefits in your state. It is also important to know about wrongful death statutes and other laws that may affect your rights.

It can be difficult to consider your options during a traumatic time, but it may be important to your future. For that reason, it is important to contact an experienced and compassionate wrongful death lawyer to learn more and to protect your family’s financial future after the wrongful death of a loved one at work.