By: LINDSEY O’NEILL, ESQ.
Accidents happen. Sometimes an accident could have been prevented – and was caused by the carelessness of another. When an accident is caused by someone else’s negligence, then the negligent party (the one who didn’t act carefully enough) can be held responsible when a person is injured as a result. However, sometimes an [...]
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Who is Responsible When a Person is Injured?
November 6th, 2009 · No Comments
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Can an attorney really help me get a better settlement than I could on my own?
May 12th, 2009 · 1 Comment
By: LINDSEY O’NEILL, ESQ.
If you’ve just been in an accident, or been injured by someone, you might be wondering whether or not you should hire a lawyer. If your injuries are very minor, such as a bruise or a little embarrassment, you might not need a lawyer, but it doesn’t hurt to contact one just [...]
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Two Minneapolis Teenagers Charged with Nursing Home Abuse
December 4th, 2008 · No Comments
By: LISA R. WILSON
Two teenage girls who worked at Good Samaritan Society Nursing Home in Albert Lea, Minneapolis, are being charged with nursing home abuse, reported authorities on Thursday. 19-year-old Brianna Broitzman and 18-year-old Ashton Larson are accused of taunting, spitting upon, poking and groping the genitals of residents who suffered from Alzheimer’s disease [...]
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Don’t think you can afford to hire a lawyer? Think again….
November 23rd, 2008 · 2 Comments
By: LINDSEY O’NEILL, ESQ.
If you’ve been injured, arrested, or sued, you’re probably wondering how much it would cost to hire a lawyer. Or you might not even TRY to hire a lawyer because you just assume that it’s too expensive, or that you could probably get by on your own. This is, unfortunately, all too [...]
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Trends in verdicts and damages awards at trial – what could you get for your case?
November 10th, 2008 · No Comments
By: LINDSEY O’NEILL, ESQ.
Just about every injured person is very concerned about the potential damages that could be won in a lawsuit. The question is even more difficult when contemplating taking an out-of-court settlement or taking the case all the way to trial. Attorneys are skilled at advising clients about the possible outcomes and perhaps [...]
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Holiday Cruises—
Sailing Safely on the Bounding Main
November 4th, 2008 · No Comments
By: LISA R. WILSON
The holidays are rapidly approaching, and while the economy remains troubled, families across the country are starting to make plans for family vacations. Whether Caribbean, Hawaiian, South American, or even fun-filled Disney cruises, winter cruises can make great cold-weather getaways for families, as they provide a convenient way to gather several [...]
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October 20th, 2008 · 12 Comments
By: LINDSEY O’NEILL, ESQ.
Are you facing a legal issue? Have you been sued, or are you wondering about foreclosure? Did you just have a medical procedure that didn’t turn out as you expected? Is bankruptcy looming? What about your family life – are you and your spouse considering divorce? Do you need to update your [...]
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Hiring the right personal injury attorney:
10 questions to help guide you
October 18th, 2008 · 1 Comment
By: LISA R. WILSON
So you have been injured and are looking to pursue legal action. Hiring the right personal injury attorney for the job is critical and can literally make or break your case. When meeting with an attorney for the first time, there are a lot of questions that need to be asked [...]
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So, you don’t think you can afford to hire a lawyer?
October 15th, 2008 · No Comments
By: LINDSEY O’NEILL, ESQ.
If you’ve been injured, you’re probably wondering how much it would cost to hire a lawyer. Some of us don’t even try to hire a lawyer because we’re sure we’d never be able to afford one. This kind of thinking is especially common when an injured person has already lost money as a result [...]
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How To Find the Right Attorney
July 21st, 2008 · No Comments
There are those “life changing moments”… like buying your first home, getting a divorce or starting a business that may require the help of an attorney. Attorneys, after all, do more than provide legal information; they offer strategic advice and apply sophisticated technical skills to legal problems. The question is: How do you go about [...]
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