Burn accidents often result in life-altering injuries, leading to physical, emotional, and financial challenges for victims and their families. When a burn injury occurs due to someone else’s negligence or recklessness, the victim may be entitled to compensation. In such situations, hiring a lawyer with experience in handling burn injury cases is essential. In this…
Bullying is a pervasive issue that affects countless individuals, leaving lasting emotional and psychological scars. Whether experienced in schools, workplaces, or even online platforms, bullying often has a profound impact on a person’s well-being. In such distressing situations, it is crucial to understand the importance of seeking legal representation to protect one’s rights, find resolution,…
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,…
Working on the crew – or in any other capacity – in the maritime industry is dangerous, to begin with, but being exposed to toxic chemicals, fumes, and/or paints in the course of your work is one danger many may not have taken into consideration. The Federal Maritime Law is in place to help ensure…
