Physical Therapists to Treat Personal Injury
Posted on November 27th, 2017 by Oddo & Babat, P.C.
After experiencing a personal injury, your first priority should be to seek treatment. Though, various treatments are available depending on the type of injury sustained, it may be beneficial to consider Physical Therapy care as a primary solution. Though Physical Therapists can be especially useful for neck and back injuries, they may be able to […]
What is Your Claim Worth?
Posted on November 21st, 2017 by Oddo & Babat, P.C.
If you plan to file a personal injury lawsuit, except to receive a settlement offer at some point. However, the offer you receive might be too low. Before you sign a settlement, be sure it’s what you deserve. Have an experienced personal injury lawyer look over the settlement and determine if it’s fair or not. […]
Divorce and Bankruptcy
Posted on October 22nd, 2017 by Oddo & Babat, P.C.
Both divorce and bankruptcy can be life events that lead to the other. After divorcing, some people cannot make it on their own if they have debts they cannot afford to pay. Large medical bills and credit card debt are leading causes of financial stress for people already working hard to pay their bills. It […]
Will a Wrongful Death Claim Impact an Estate Plan?
Posted on October 21st, 2017 by Oddo & Babat, P.C.
If a family member or loved one passes away and it is believed that the death was at the fault of another person, then it may be possible to file a wrongful death claim. A wrongful death claim is possible only if it is proven that the person’s death was a result of […]
Estate Planning Aspects
Posted on October 20th, 2017 by Oddo & Babat, P.C.
If you are facing obstacles surrounding the death or severe injury of a family member, you should consider seeking the advice of an attorney who specializes in estate planning. The attorney may be able to provide services regarding an individual’s final wishes, asset distribution, and tax and fee minimization. What is considered an estate? An […]
Your Fourth Amendment Rights
Posted on October 17th, 2017 by Oddo & Babat, P.C.
The Bill of Rights included in the US Constitution details the personal freedoms of American citizens. The Fourth Amendment to the BIll of Rights guarantees the right to privacy and the right to refuse unreasonable searches. As a citizen, it is important to understand your rights, and the fourth amendment is particularly important pertaining any […]
Dump Truck Driver Charged in Fatal Bicyclist Hit and Run
Posted on October 16th, 2017 by Oddo & Babat, P.C.
A dump truck driver has been arrested in connection with fleeing the scene of a deadly accident in New Jersey that took a bicyclist’s life, according to USA Today. During the early morning hours of September 25, 53-year-old Timothy Miller of Pennsylvania was driving a dump truck in the state’s borough of Riverdale in Morris […]
Can an Unmarried Partner Sue for Wrongful Death?
Posted on October 15th, 2017 by Oddo & Babat, P.C.
A wrongful death case arises when a person dies from someone else’s negligent act. Wrongful deaths may occur during slip and fall accidents, medical malpractice, car accidents, product liability and other accidents. Because the victim can no longer advocate for him or herself, another party may step in and file a lawsuit against the negligent […]
What to do if you are stopped by the police?
Posted on October 15th, 2017 by Oddo & Babat, P.C.
Nearly every American will be stopped by the police at some point or another, which begs the question, what should I do if I am pulled over? Of course, the answer to this question can vary, depending on the reason that you were pulled over, but the advise remains generally the same. First, you need […]
The Most Common Knee Sports Injuries
Posted on October 15th, 2017 by Oddo & Babat, P.C.
Athletics have long been attributed to physical health and character building for youth. It can be quite helpful for the development of a child to participate in sports to some degree; but what happens if your child gets injured? The National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) published a paper recognizing knee injuries in the U.S. […]