7/26/2018
After an Accident, “Toughing It Out” Could Hurt Your Case
It is impossible to overly stress the importance of seeing a doctor after any kind of accident. From slipping on a wet floor to a car wreck, having a doctor examine your injuries is vital not only for your personal health but also from a legal standpoint.
Even after an accident, some people don’t like to go to the doctor for many reasons. Maybe they think they can “tough it out” and save some money or they might get anxiety from going to the doctor’s office. No matter the reason, it is vitally important that you go to see a doctor after any accident. Even if you were taken to the emergency room after a car accident and were released with no major injuries, it’s still a good idea to follow up with your personal doctor.
Congress has recently passed the Senior Safety Act to better protect senior citizens from elder abuse and exploitation. The new law allows financial service providers such as banks and brokerage firms to disclose financial information to law enforcement if they believe it may be a result of elder abuse. The law gives financial institutions immunity from being sued to allow them to stop financial exploitation of elderly clients.
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