Can Social Media Weaken My Personal Injury Claim? Social media has become so much a part of our lives. We use it to show everything from eating at a restaurant, doing a home project, or activities we’re participating in. In a Personal Injury Claim, social media can also be harmful. Social media posts can be used against you to weaken the …
It’s common knowledge that driving under the influence is against the law, yet everyday thousands are injured in DUI related accidents. Partly due to the fact that inebriated persons are no-longer making the best decisions but also because there are now more and more ways to be ‘intoxicated’. From prescription drug use to drugs on the street. The reality is- …
In law, wrongful dismissal, also called wrongful termination or wrongful discharge, is a situation in which an employee’s contract of employment has been terminated by the employer, where the termination breaches one or more terms of the contract of employment, or a statute provision or rule in employment law. Laws governing wrongful dismissal vary according to the terms of the employment contract, as well as under the laws and …
Workplace injuries can be confusing and overwhelming for many reasons. You may be afraid of how you will pay your future bills, feel isolated from your support systems, or simply lost on how you can get back on your feet. Fortunately however, there are many laws in place to protect employees in the event of a workplace accident. According to …
Today, there are over 3.2 million adults living in nursing homes and other long-term facilities in the U.S. That number is expected to grow to as much as 40 percent of all adults in the near future. When family members enroll their loved ones into these nursing homes they do so with the assumption that they will be receiving a …
Nutt Law Louisville is excited that Summer is finally getting into full swing. This time of year is wonderful to spend with families and friends being thankful for all that we have, and enjoying the great outdoors. While this means more opportunity to walk, bike, and adventure, unfortunately it also means more accidents. Whether it is a car accident from …
Distracted driving is negligent driving. For most people driving is an every day task. Each day you sit behind that wheel you are taking responsibility for your actions. Every year thousands of accidents occur as a re sult of drivers not paying attention to the road. Here at Nutt Law Office our goal isn’t just providing attorney services to those …
What is Negligence and why is it important? It’s the time of year when temperatures drop, water freezes, and normal activity becomes a lot more difficult. The cold and rainy season brings with it fun in the snow (for those of us in the north) but also dangerous driving and walking conditions. When the weather is working against you it …
The advancements that have been made in medicine over the past 20 years are incredible. Our doctors are more qualified and equipped to treat patients, and healthcare is more readily available today than ever before. Unfortunately however, the volume of medical care that is supplied today allows some patients to fall through the cracks. The hard facts. Did you know …