While slips, trips and falls that occur in a hospital may not be considered medical malpractice, they can lead to slip and fall lawsuits. If you fell on another party’s premises due to the owner’s negligence, you may be able to hold that party liable for your injuries. It will depend on the circumstances surrounding the accident and whether or not your own carelessness played a part in the accident. Failure to Correct Slip, Trip and Fall Hazards  A hospital has the duty to provide a reasonably safe environment for patients, staff and visitors. Given the nature of the hospital, [...]

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In Ohio, non-economic damages may be pursued when filing a personal injury claim, in addition to the economic damages you may receive such as medical bills and property damage. It’s highly recommended that you speak with an attorney about any emotional distress that has arisen out of your or your loved ones injuries. This may allow your legal team to reach the best settlement possible for you and your family. 3 Common Types of Non-Economic Damages in a Personal Injury Claim  Non-economic damages may also be referred to as “pain and suffering compensation”. They are generally more difficult to quantify [...]

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Determining compensation for medical bills and lost wages after an accident is simple, but what about pain and suffering in a personal injury claim? How do courts and insurance adjusters come up with their monetary amounts? Well, they have formulas they use to get an estimate of what victims should receive as a fair settlement. If your injuries are not severe, your medical expenses, which are gathered from hospital bills, doctor bills, etc., are multiplied by 1.5, and any lost wages are added. If your injuries are more severe and lead to a disability, your medical expenses are multiplied by [...]

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If you suffered injuries as a result of the negligence of others, such as in a car accident, defective product or medical malpractice, you should contact a Collierville accident attorney to file a personal injury claim. A personal injury claim allows you to recover compensation for the damages that occurred. Damages can be economic and non-economic. Economic damages are damages that are calculated easily, such as medical bills, property damage and lost wages. Non-economic damages include emotional damage such as pain and suffering or emotional distress. Figuring out how to compensate a victim for pain and suffering is especially difficult. [...]

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The law firm of Mellino Robenalt is now investigating issues with the Stryker Rejuvenate Hip Replacement Device. This device may be linked to an increased risk of metallosis due to the metal-on-metal components within the device. Thus, according to several reports, the Stryker Rejuvenate Hip Implant Device is linked to high early failure rates, resulting in some patients having revision surgery to replace their hip replacement device. If you or a loved one has suffered as a result of the Stryker Rejuvenate Hip Replacement Device, please call us today for a free consultation. Contact a Cleveland Medical Malpractice Attorney. Don’t [...]

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Personal injury lawyers at Cleveland law firm, Mellino Robenalt, LLC, can help protect your claim in a number of ways. One is by sharing some of the social media dangers that exist when pursuing compensation for damages. With so many people using Facebook, MySpace and the like, there are risks that you may not be aware of which could be hurtful to your case. Consider these four things that you should never do on a social media site when you are filing a personal injury claim. Ask your attorney if you are ever unsure of a social media issue. Four [...]

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Personal injury lawyers at Cleveland law firm, Mellino Robenalt, LLC, understand the many ways that an insurance company might attempt to undermine your personal injury claim. One of those techniques is by accessing your social media account, using your activity and the information you post against you. Unfortunately, there are many social media dangers of which users may not be aware. One is sharing too much information online. This can be done in a variety of ways, from posting status updates and comments, to pictures and videos. Even the use of the ‘like’ button on certain pages can be damaging. [...]

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Avid user of Facebook? Twitter? The personal injury lawyers in Cleveland, Ohio at Mellino Robenalt, LLC are very aware of the social media dangers that exist when seeking legal action against another party. In fact, if you use social media, your personal injury claim could be in serious jeopardy. What makes social media dangerous in legal situations is that without realizing it, you could negatively impact your case. Some may not give much thought to what they do in their personal time or how they interact with their friends or family. Yet use of Facebook, Twitter, and other forms of [...]

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A personal injury lawyer with Cleveland’s Mellino Robenalt, LLC can tell you that there are things you can do that may help your personal injury claim. The first step is to sit down with an attorney and discuss the details of your case so he or she may provide you with this guidance. It helps to seek legal counsel so you can learn if you have a legitimate claim worth pursuing. Each case is unique; you will need to have a lawyer examine the facts and circumstances of the accident or incident that led to your injuries. Your Cleveland personal [...]

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Dealing with an insurance adjuster can be challenging when you have a pre-existing injury. In order to protect your claim and rights, contact a personal injury attorney in Cleveland. He or she can explain the legal options that may be available. Having a pre-existing injury can quickly cause your personal injury claim to be diminished or outright denied. Although you may not tell the insurance company about previous accidents or previous injuries, adjusters often utilize various resources for discovering this information. The adjuster may try and use this information against you in your claim if they find any evidence of [...]

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