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Commercial litigation is the process of resolving legal disputes between businesses. This can involve anything from a contract dispute to a breach of warranty claim.
A reportable incident is any work-related injury or illness that requires medical treatment. If you are injured at work, you should notify your employer as soon as possible so that they can file a Worker’s compensation claim on your behalf.
Criminal defense is the legal process of defending a person who has been charged with a crime. A criminal defense lawyer can help you navigate the criminal justice system, fight for your rights, and protect your interests.
Medical malpractice is a type of negligence that occurs when a doctor or other healthcare provider fails to provide the standard of care that a reasonable person would expect under the circumstances.
A criminal case occurs when prosecutors working for the State or Federal government pursue criminal charges to enforce criminal penalties, such as imprisonment, probation, or fines.  A civil lawsuit occurs when a private attorney files a lawsuit against the person or entity responsible for causing you harm in pursuit of civil remedies, such as money damages.
The standard of care is the level of care that a reasonable physician or other medical provider would employ under the same or similar circumstances. The standard of care varies depending on the facts and circumstances of each case.
The statute of limitations for insurance claims varies depending on the type of claim. For example, the statute of limitations for injuries sustained in car accidents is usually five years, while the statute of limitations for wrongful death is usually three years.
The statute of limitations is the deadline for filing a lawsuit. In most cases, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice is two years from the date of the injury.
In certain instances, Courts can order injunctions, which are judicial orders restraining a party from engaging in certain actions which invade or threaten to invade the legal rights of another.  They are available only in certain instances.  In most civil cases, the only available remedy is money damages.  A plaintiff in a case of abuse can be awarded damages for past or future medical expenses (including mental health expenses), past or future lost wages, loss of household contributions, pain, suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life, and any other item of provable damage necessary to make the plaintiff whole.
If you are in immediate danger, call 911. If you are not in immediate danger but would like to speak with someone, you can call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800-656-HOPE (4673). You can also visit their website to chat online with a crisis counselor. Once you are in a safe and secure location, it is important to reach out to an experienced attorney as soon as possible.