Being involved in a big truck accident can be a traumatic experience that leaves you feeling overwhelmed and unsure of what steps to take next. While seeking medical attention should be your top priority, it is also important to consider seeking legal representation from a qualified truck wreck attorney. In this blog, we will discuss…
Sexual harassment is a serious problem that affects many people. Unfortunately, sexual harassment can happen anywhere, including work, school, or in public places. Sexual harassment often has significant detrimental impacts on an individual’s well-being, causing physical, emotional, and psychological harm. In such cases, it is essential to seek legal representation to help understand and protect…
Truck accidents are often the most severe of all motor vehicle accidents since they involve extraordinarily large vehicles that can cause severe and even catastrophic levels of damage. After a truck accident, one may be out of sorts and unsure of what steps to take next. Rest assured, the sooner one can get a seasoned…
One common cause of maritime injuries is poor lighting. Natural lighting only helps during daylight hours, and artificial lighting on boats is not always adequate. This problem is especially common in stairwells and other enclosed areas. At Van Cleave Law, we know how to help people injured in maritime accidents recover full and fair compensation…
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 17 percent of individuals age 60 and older suffered some type of abuse in community settings over the past year. Institutions like nursing homes and long-term care facilities have high rates of nursing home abuse, with two of three staff reporting that they have committed abuse in…
Most bicycle wrecks don’t fit the true definition of an “accident.” Instead, they are preventable events that result in far too many needless injuries and deaths throughout Mississippi and the rest of the United States. In 2019, the number of preventable deaths from bicycle transportation incidents increased 6 percent, contributing to a 37 percent increase…
Countless Americans rely on insurance coverage of many types to be there for them when and if disaster or tragedy strikes. Insurance is supposed to provide coverage for unexpected events such as medical issues, the death of a loved one, a work accident, a destructive fire, a hurricane, or a motor vehicle accident. In short,…
This year Van Cleave Law is excited to award the Striving for Justice Scholarship to Jordynn Jenkins! Jordynn, a junior at Georgetown University seeking degrees in Science / Government and Justice and Peace Studies, is co-founder of the Make a Kid Merry foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Through this foundation, Jordynn works to promote the…
Van Cleave Law Announces the Winner of the 2021 Striving for Justice Scholarship Award We were thrilled to receive so many qualified applicants dedicated to promoting justice in their communities. Applicants must be currently enrolled to attend an accredited community college, undergraduate, or graduate program within the United States and have a current GPA of at…
Maritime workers can suffer serious injuries on the job. The Jones Act allows these workers a right that most American workers do not have; the right to sue their employer in a personal injury case. In order to receive compensation, the injured employee must prove that the owner, captain, or crew of the vessel on…
