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Benefits of Hiring an Attorney after a Car Accident

Posted On behalf of Simien & Simien on Dec 11, 2018 in Automotive

Injuries from a car accident can have a big impact on your life, and the financial consequences can be significant. It can be difficult to focus on the bills you incurred from medical treatment and the wages you lost while also dealing with the effects… Read More

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Filing a Medical Malpractice Claim for a MRSA Infection

Posted On behalf of Simien & Simien on Nov 26, 2018 in Medical Malpractice

Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a dangerous type of staph infection that can be fatal if it is not diagnosed and treated quickly. Unfortunately, there are times when the infection could have been prevented if not for a health care… Read More

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Can Social Media Affect My Personal Injury Claim?

Posted On behalf of Simien & Simien on Nov 06, 2018 in Personal Injury

Social media can be a useful and entertaining platform to share ideas and personal details about your life. However, you should be careful about the content you post on social media if you are pursuing compensation after an accident. Insurance companies… Read More

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7 Ways to Protect Your Claim After a Car Accident

Posted On behalf of Simien & Simien on Oct 25, 2018 in Automotive

If you have suffered an injury due to a car accident, you may be considering filing a personal injury claim to recover compensation for your medical expenses, financial losses, and pain and suffering. However, it is important to understand how to protect… Read More

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Tips for Avoiding Distractions While Driving

Posted On behalf of Simien & Simien on Oct 16, 2018 in Automotive

Distracted driving is a dangerous type of driving behavior that pulls your attention away from safely operating a vehicle and significantly increases the risk of an accident. In fact, approximately nine people in the U.S. are killed by a distracted driver… Read More

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How Do I Know if I Have a Product Liability Case?

Posted On behalf of Simien & Simien on Sep 24, 2018 in Defective Products

If you suffered an injury due to using a defective product, you may be entitled to pursue compensation against the product’s manufacturer, seller or designer. However, product liability claims can be complex and often require detailed proof that the product… Read More

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Filing a Medical Malpractice Claim for Surgical Negligence

Posted On behalf of Simien & Simien on Sep 10, 2018 in Medical Malpractice

Surgeons, like all health care providers, have a duty of care to provide quality treatment that ensures their patients’ safety during an operation or medical procedure. When a patient is injured or killed due to a surgeon’s negligence, the surgeon may… Read More

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What Should I Do After Being Injured in a Workplace Accident?

Posted On behalf of Simien & Simien on Aug 22, 2018 in Workers' Compensation

Each year, thousands of employees are injured in work-related accidents. Often, this results in workers suffering lost wages and expensive bills for the medical treatment they receive to heal their injury. If you are injured on-the-job, it is important… Read More

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5 Tips for Negotiating with an Insurance Company

Posted On behalf of Simien & Simien on Aug 10, 2018 in Personal Injury

If you are injured by another party’s negligence, it may be necessary to file a personal injury claim to receive compensation from the at-fault party. However, insurance companies are notorious for paying accident victims less compensation than they… Read More

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Can I Sue a Hospital for Medical Malpractice?

Posted On behalf of Simien & Simien on Jul 19, 2018 in Medical Malpractice

When a patient is injured due the actions of a health care provider or hospital, he or she may be able to sue the hospital for medical malpractice. Hospitals are responsible for providing quality treatment to patients and protecting them from unnecessary… Read More

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