About Andra DelMonico, J.D.
Graduating from Stetson University College of Law with a J.D., Andra brings a straightforward approach to legal writing. With over a decade of freelance writing experience, she has a wealth of experience in writing about a broad range of legal topics. She has ghostwritten for individual attorneys, law firms, and businesses. When not writing, Andra spends her time boating and motorcycle riding with her family in sunny Florida.
Articles written by Andra DelMonico, J.D.
How Long Do I Have To Sue For My Car Accident Injuries?
You have a limited legal timeframe to sue for car accident injuries under the statute of limitations. Your lawyer must file a personal injury claim before the statute of limitations filing deadline. The statute of limitations is a deadline for your legal right to sue for personal injury claims. Liability claims against the government may have a shorter notice period. You may be entitled to a deadline extension under state law. The plaintiff's attorney will engage with your lawyer to conduct …
Common Types and Causes of Car Accidents
Driving defensively is the best way to avoid getting into a car accident. Understanding the different types of car accidents and their causes will help you look out for potential accident risks and avoid an accident. Six Most Common Types of Car Accidents While every motor vehicle accident is unique, there are some common category types that accidents can be grouped into. “They vary in the mechanism of injury but are often T bones,” says Amy Bradley, a personal injury lawyer at Blankingship …
What Kinds of Compensation Can I Claim for Car Accident Injuries?
The value of a claim for car accident injuries depends on economic and non-economic damages suffered by the injured party. Economic damages include medical bills, prescription costs, out-of-pocket expenses, lost wages, vehicle repair costs, and property damage. For injuries involving a permanent disability or disfigurement, compensation includes rehabilitation costs, home nursing care, physical therapy, necessary domestic services, future medical care, and lost earning capacity. Non-economic …
Jaundice in Newborns: Is It Due to Medical Malpractice?
Infant jaundice is something that many parents face in the first days or weeks of their little one’s life. Jaundice happens when there is too much bilirubin, a protein type, in the baby’s bloodstream. This occurs because a baby’s liver isn’t entirely effective yet. There is no way to prevent neonatal jaundice. The best thing to do is look out for the signs so that you can seek treatment. For a majority of babies, they heal and do not suffer long-term injury. Unfortunately, some babies …
Facial Nerve Injuries in Birth: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
While congenital facial palsy can be alarming for new parents, it is usually a temporary condition. It is also a common one, as nerve damage is one of the most common birth injuries. However, the most common causes of facial nerve injuries can vary significantly. If you suspect medical malpractice, you may have a legal claim. Understanding the causes of facial injuries and signs of permanent injury can help you identify a possible issue requiring a second opinion, treatment, and medical …
Nerve Injuries at Birth: Legal Options and Potential Lawsuits
New parents hope to have a happy and healthy newborn baby after delivery. While this hope is fulfilled for many parents, there can be complications for some. Nerve injuries are a common occurrence during delivery. A newborn experiencing nerve injuries does not automatically indicate medical malpractice. Understanding the cause of nerve injuries and their potential impact can help parents know if they have a birth injury claim. A birth injury lawyer can talk about any potential legal options …
Birth Injuries and the Umbilical Cord: Understanding Your Legal Options
About four weeks into pregnancy, the umbilical cord starts to form. The umbilical cord delivers vital nutrients and oxygen to the growing baby. Because of this central role in the baby’s development, umbilical cord complications can cause devastating birth injuries. While the majority of umbilical cord issues are diagnosed and addressed by medical professionals, the failure to do so can result in lifelong complications, disabilities, and possible death. Contributing Factors to Umbilical Cord …
How Do I Know if My Child Has a Birth Injury?
While giving birth is a beautiful miracle, it can also be challenging. Some mothers and their babies may experience birth trauma that results in birth injuries to newborns. Some of these injuries are normal and will be resolved on their own with time to heal. Other injuries are more severe and have lasting impacts. If you suspect that your child experienced a birth injury as a result of medical malpractice, speak with a medical professional to get a second opinion. They can identify birth …
Understanding Blood Alcohol Levels and DUIs
When you enjoy a glass of wine with dinner or a beer with coworkers at happy hour, you aren’t thinking about the amount of alcohol in the glass. You are enjoying your time and not worrying about what that alcohol will do to your body or mental state. Alcohol is ethyl alcohol or ethanol that gets created in liquids when certain ingredients go through a fermenting process. When you drink alcohol, it increases your blood alcohol concentration (BAC). As your BAC increases, your ability to safely …
DUI Checkpoints: Understand the Law and Your Legal Rights
States have struggled with preventing drunk driving for as long as there has been alcohol and motor vehicles. DUI checkpoints have been one of the many methods used. The hope is that going through a checkpoint or the thought of going through one will encourage people to think twice about drinking and driving. However, law enforcement officers cannot set sobriety checkpoints whenever and however they like. Police officers must follow strict guidelines while respecting your rights. What Are …
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