Lawyers help to make sure your rights are observed while ensuring that you receive a fair trial. The right lawyer can represent you no matter the case, from a personal injury lawsuit to an immigration case–finding proper representation is key.
Finding an Immigration Attorney
There is nothing worse than being separated from one’s family; in 2013 72,000 deportees claimed that they had American-born children left behind. Deportation doesn’t only ruin families, but it makes up a significant portion of government spending: a policy designed to deport 10 million unauthorized immigrants would cost $206 billion dollars over the course of five years according to a study by the Center for American Progress. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that immigrants make up over 16% of the American labor force. Statistically speaking, U.S. born children of immigrants have a 36% increased chance to attend college, less likely to live in poverty, and just as likely to become homeowners as the average American. Immigration actually strengthens America at its core. Naturalization requires an immigrant to hold a green card for at least five years through a spouse with U.S. citizenship or through other exceptions. A US immigration attorney can help you stay with your family and earn your citizenship in the eyes of the law.
Settling a Personal Injury Claim
Injuries ranging from car accidents to workplace injuries belong to a specialized legal subfield known as a personal injury lawsuit. Slips, trips, and falls take up 15% of all industry accidents, second only to vehicle accidents. If injured, clients may find themselves entitled to financial reimbursement. In such cases, there is around a 95-96% likelihood that your personal injury lawsuit will be settled before going to trial. An even more specialized workplace injury lawyer can help to secure worker’s compensation to the injured party.
Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice is an increasingly common phenomenon that has taken the spot as the third leading cause of death in the nation behind cancer and heart disease according to the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). Statistically, 60% of malpractice cases were filed by females with a median age of 38 years old. Many patients are unsure of whether their doctors are guilty of medical malpractice, often waiting an average of 16.5 months before filing a lawsuit. Thankfully, around 93% of all medical malpractice lawsuits were settled before trial.