For many families, concerns about nursing home care start quietly. Maybe you notice your loved one seems different, or a staff member’s answer doesn’t sit right. You leave the facility, but the uneasy feeling lingers. You replay what you saw and heard, wondering if you’re just being overly cautious. After all, these are supposed to […]
Read moreI’m Brad Parker. For more than three decades, I’ve stood beside people whose lives were upended by an accident or injury. One of the single most powerful tools in those fights and one too often misunderstood by the public and by some lawyers is the vocational expert. At Parker Law Firm, we treat vocational evidence […]
Read moreThe official-looking envelope arrives in the mail, and your stomach drops. Inside is a letter from the insurance company and a formal notice scheduling you for an “Independent Medical Examination” (IME). The word “independent” is meant to sound reassuring, neutral, and fair. But if you’re feeling a knot of anxiety tighten in your chest, if […]
Read moreWhen you’ve been injured because of someone else’s negligence, one of the first questions that surfaces is often the most difficult to answer: “What is my case really worth?” In the aftermath of an accident, you are left with tangible losses medical bills piling up on the kitchen counter, paychecks you’re no longer receiving. These […]
Read moreAfter an accident, most people do what they have always been told to do. They call their insurance company. You have paid your premiums for years, trusting that when you needed help, your insurer would be there. You believed the promises in their commercials. But when you finally need them, things change. Your calls go […]
Read moreFor many families, the first sign of nursing home neglect is a gut feeling that something just isn’t right. Maybe you notice a small change in your loved one, or something about their care doesn’t add up. It’s easy to second-guess yourself or worry you’re being too critical, but your instincts matter. If you think […]
Read moreIf you have the sinking feeling that your insurance company is playing games with you, you’re not being paranoid. After a serious accident or injury, you expect the insurance provider you’ve paid faithfully for years to be in your corner, to honor the contract you both signed. You expect fairness. But when their promises dissolve […]
Read moreIf you’ve been injured, you may have already faced this question from the insurance adjuster: “Have you ever had any problems with your back before?” As soon as you answer yes, even if it’s just a minor strain from years ago or an old injury you thought was healed, the conversation changes. Suddenly, the insurance […]
Read moreThe moments after a car accident are a blur of shattered glass, screeching metal, and overwhelming confusion. The world shrinks to the confines of your vehicle, your heart pounding in your chest. In this disorienting fog, well-meaning advice from experts can feel like a language from another planet. They give you checklists such as: – […]
Read moreAfter an injury, life can become overwhelming quickly. Medical appointments, mounting bills, and worries about supporting your family can make everything feel uncertain. Hiring a lawyer might seem out of reach when you’re already under stress. That’s when you may hear the reassuring phrase: “No fee unless we win.” The contingency fee arrangement exists to […]
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