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.
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
Police must follow the law to ensure DUI checkpoint legality and protect drivers' rights. Sobriety checkpoints and license and registration requests with a temporary stop are legal under Fourth Amendment constitutional rights if they follow statutory guidelines with reasonable time limits and are neutral to determine reasonable suspicion. With reasonable suspicion, law enforcement can begin a lawful detention and ask for a breathalyzer test and field sobriety tests to determine probable cause. …
What Are the Penalties for Underage Drinking and Driving?
The legal consequences of underage DUIs include license suspension, fines and fees, jail time, and an insurance premium increase. States have zero-tolerance laws for underage DUIs, and drivers can lose driving privileges and face misdemeanor charges when their blood alcohol concentration is above the BAC limit. Other penalties include juvenile detention, alcohol education classes, ignition interlock device probation periods, community service, and college admission impact. Contact a legal …
How To Defend Against Drunk Driving Charges
It can feel like the end of the world when you get arrested for DUI. But your life is not over. Drunk driving is among the most common criminal charges faced by drivers. There are severe consequences for driving under the influence of alcohol, including fines, community service, jail time, and driver's license suspension. However, you also have a right to a trial. Your DUI lawyer can present legal defenses to mitigate charges or prove you innocent. If you're facing DUI charges, contact a DUI …
Can a DUI Affect My Immigration Status?
A DUI can have immigration consequences for your green card or permanent residency adjustment of status for an aggravated felony, multiple criminal convictions. A simple DUI is generally not grounds for deportation or removal proceedings, but can result in citizenship denial or be grounds for inadmissibility when it is a crime of moral turpitude, based on prosecutorial discretion. For nonimmigrant visas, a DUI may cause visa denial and require voluntary departure or ICE detention. Talk to a …
How Does a DUI Impact Your Employment and Future Career Prospects?
A DUI conviction can impact your employment and future career prospects for certain job types because a license suspension represents transportation challenges. For professional licensure jobs, a criminal record shows up on your background check and requires disciplinary action or disclosure requirements. Commercial drivers with a CDL disqualification can face job termination for violating company vehicle policies. The employment impact can also affect hiring decisions during employment …
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