The incidence of child abuse in the United States has reached epidemic proportions, affecting millions of children every year. Child abuse occurs in all populations regardless of socioeconomic status, race, location, or education. Most children who are victims of child abuse often suffer long-term consequences – primarily emotional but sometimes physical.
A wrongful death is a devastating event and families of the wrongful death victim often feel pursing legal action will only increase their feelings of distress. Some families do not immediately realize the impact a wrongful death can have on their lives, so contacting a wrongful death attorney is always a good idea.
Traffic Violations
Sex Crimes
• Sexual abuse or exploitation – includes but is not limited to incest, rape, indecent exposure, fondling, and forcing prostitution or pornography
Robbery
Domestic abuse can involve a number of offenses that can be physical, psychological, emotional, sexual, economic, or negligent in nature. The following are just some of the criminal offenses that may be considered cases of domestic abuse: assault, battery, child abuse, reckless endangerment, stalking, rape, sexual assault, harassment, rape, robbery, property destruction, kidnapping, negligent homicide, justifiable homicide, murder, and more. Domestic abuse is also considered a civil offense for which the victim may seek compensation for their damages and suffering against the perpetrator.
Misdemeanors
A police officer may only arrest a person if the officer believes a criminal offense has been committed. If a person is suspected of committing a misdemeanor or other minor infraction of the law, the officer cannot arrest or detain the person past identifying who they are and giving them some ticket or court appearance summons. If the officer believes the person will not appear in court then the officer can hold that person for the crime. The officer must, however, prove their case to superiors and other court officials.
Assault
Murder
Physical abuse can range from non-consensual physical restraint to murder. Physical abuse in personal and familial relationships is a serious social problem that affects millions of Americans.
Homicide
Restraining Order
Domestic abuse often involves a number of special legal issues. The victim of domestic abuse may obtain a court order, called a “no contact” or restraining order, which prohibits contact between the offender and the victim. A civil protection order may also legally prevent an offender from coming near the victim or may order the eviction of the offender from a shared residence.
Workers' compensation is a state-mandated insurance system that ensures employees who suffer work-related illnesses or injuries receive compensation. Worker's compensation laws provide money to pay for medical bills and replace lost wages. This is all performed without an injured employee having to prove fault on the part of the employee, the employer, a co-worker, a customer or someone else.
Unsafe products can greatly injure consumers, resulting in physical and financial losses. Since unsafe products can occur with any type of consumer purchase, the unsafe product may have resulted in property damage as well. A products liability lawyer will determine who is liable for the unsafe products and then evaluate what losses have been incurred because of the unsafe products.
Car accidents are notoriously one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Every year tens of thousands of people die in car accidents while millions more suffer serious or permanent injury. If you or a loved one has suffered injury or death as a result of a car accident, you may be eligible to receive compensation for your losses and suffering. An experienced personal injury attorney can help you understand your rights and plan a course of action.
Medical Malpractice
Causes of traumatic brain injury resulting from negligence may include those caused by motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, physical assault, and more. Nearly 50 percent of all traumatic brain injury cases in the United States are caused by motor vehicle accidents.
Auto Accidents
Social Security Disability
Whether you became disabled due to an injury or illness that you incurred while on the job or you became disabled in non-work circumstances, you can file a disability claim for SSDI (Social Security Disability Income). This is a federal program that provides income to disabled individuals of all ages. The Social Security Administration (SSA) pays SSDI benefits to individuals who are not able to work because of a medical condition that is expected to last at least one year or to result in death. In some cases, the family members of disabled workers can also receive money from the SSA.
Dog Bites
There are many reasons why a dog bites. Many dog bite injuries occur when a dog is trying to defend or protect his territory, establish dominance over his/her victim, is in a new, unfamiliar, or threatening environment, and when disturbed while eating, sleeping, or coveting a toy or treat. There are several factors that increase the likelihood that a dog will bite. A dog that is not altered is three times more likely to bite. Dog bite offenders often will attack when they are chained up or the victim of any other form of mistreatment. Male dogs bite more often than females, especially those between the ages of one and five. All breeds of dog bite, though Rottweilers and pit bulls perpetrate half of all dog bite related fatalities.