I Think My Lawyer Engaged in Fraud. Did They Commit Legal Malpractice?
Attorneys must abide by the ethical standards of conduct that govern their profession. One of the worst ways that attorneys violate these standards is by engaging in fraud. If you believe that your lawyer committed fraud, you will likely have concerns about how this behavior has impacted your case and your...
Navigating Personal Injury Contingency Fee Agreements
Personal injury lawyers usually accept cases on a contingency fee basis. This means that the client doesn’t have to pay the attorney’s legal fees up front; rather, the attorney is compensated from the jury award or a settlement later in the case. In Connecticut, the contingency fee allowable in a personal...
How Do I Know I Am a Victim of Legal Malpractice?
Legal malpractice is a serious breach of the attorney-client relationship that can detrimentally affect a client and their legal matter in numerous ways. When a client finds out that he or she is a victim of legal malpractice, it is critical they take immediate steps to address the malpractice, mitigate damages...
Ensuring Compliance: A Closer Look at DPH Website Public Health Audits for Home Health Care Aides
Home health care aides provide a valuable service to individuals who need help with daily personal and medical tasks. Many aides work independently of nursing facilities and health care agencies, which means they have a higher risk of running into legal compliance problems. One area of specific concern is the websites that...
Twenty-Five Percent Attorney
We practice personal injury, though you may not know that yet. We do not spend a lot of money on billboards, but that is why we thought it over and decided where we can make the most difference is to be able to work hard for our clients and take less of...
Probate Litigation and Estate and Care Planning
Probate Courts are set up with the goal of handling matters involving life decisions and choices, usually when someone is involved who does not have the ability to make decisions for him or herself. This can happen when someone is incapacitated, sick, has died or is a minor or has special...
Embrace the Power of Networking
Lately, I have found myself spending more and more time on LinkedIn. Perhaps it is a natural progression of aging (both personally and professionally) that we find ourselves redirected away from one form of social media and drawn into another, or perhaps it is a side effect of the COVID-19 pandemic when...
Stanfield Law Firm Secures MultiMillion Dollar Settlement in Truck Crash Case
Stanfield Law Firm pursued a claim against the trucking company and its driver, and recently reached a multimillion-dollar settlement. Follow the link to learn more: Stanfield Law Firm Secures MultiMillion Dollar Settlement in Truck Crash Case - Law Firm Newswire
New Year, New Perspective
According to historical records, it is believed that the concept of a New Year’s resolution dates back some 4,000 years ago to the ancient Babylonians. Although the year began in midMarch, rather than in January, they are said to have made promises to the king and the gods to pay their debts...
Truck Driver Fatigue Can Lead to Big Injuries
Truck drivers operate large vehicles and are often behind the wheel for many hours at a time. Although regulations are in place to limit how much time drivers can spend on the road, many drivers and trucking companies disregard these rules. Any sort of fatigued driving puts others at risk and the...