Hospitals are meant to be places of treatment and healing. However, some of these institutions are directly responsible for the wrongful deaths of patients. These victims’ surviving loved ones can seek justice and recompense. Wrongful death cases involve shattered dreams and pain. Bachus & Schanker works with those who have lost loved ones unnecessarily. We…
Burns are serious injuries involving damage to the skin or other organs. Burn injuries are ranked by degree of severity, with first-degree burns being minor burns causing some discoloration and pain. Fourth-degree burns damage every layer of your skin and can damage bones, muscles, and nerve endings. The following five sources cause burn injuries: Workers…
There is nothing more difficult than losing a loved one. When their death is the result of someone else’s negligence, the pain can be tenfold. Colorado’s governing body is committed to protecting all victims, including the surviving loved ones of a person, through the state’s Wrongful Death Act. Surviving family members can file a Colorado…
Losing a loved one is always difficult, but unexpectedly losing a loved one can be life-changing and devastating. When people die in accidents, there’s no time to prepare, and family members can be left reeling, trying to cope with their grief and the unexpected issues arising from their loved one’s passing. In addition to mourning…
Bringing a new life into the world should be a joyous and celebratory event. Unfortunately, complications can arise during childbirth that may lead to traumatic experiences for the mother and child. According to the cerebral palsy guide, three babies are born with birth injuries every hour. In such cases, families often wonder if they have…
The statute of limitations is a crucial legal concept that sets a specific time limit for legal actions. This limitation period varies depending on the type of case and jurisdiction. In the case of wrongful death, where someone dies due to another party’s negligence or intentional act, understanding the statute of limitations becomes vital for…
Car accidents are an unfortunate fact of life. Despite taking the proper precautions and adhering to traffic laws, Americans fall victim to car accidents every day with a number of those accidents resulting in catastrophic and serious injuries. Contact Our Office Today To Schedule Your Free Case Consultation. How long do I have to file…
Welcoming a newborn should be one of the most cherished experiences in a parent’s life. Unfortunately, many parents face the unthinkable after the birth of their child when they learn their newborn has a birth injury. Contact us now to schedule a free consultation with our catastrophic injury attorneys today. What is birth asphyxia? Oxygen…
When you suddenly and tragically lose a loved one, your life can be thrown upside down. You may be in shock, uncertain of what to do next, and have financial concerns about the future. In the event your loved one died due to another’s negligence, you should consider pursuing legal action with assistance from an…
When people have burn injuries, they suffer from tissue damage. Severe burns may be categorized as third or fourth-degree burns involving damaged bones, muscles, and tissue. Although 1st-degree burns are minor and often do not require medical attention, approximately half a million people in the U.S. need medical attention for burns annually.