Nicholas Napier

Each year, 7 out of 1,000 babies in the United States are born with a birth injury. Many families live with the challenges of preventable birth injuries, but not all choose to take legal action. Seeking justice can offer important benefits, like accessing financial compensation and gaining a sense of closure. Learn four common reasons families file birth injury claims.

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If a child has suffered a birth injury, the parent or guardian may be able to file a legal claim. When families are hesitant to do so, a friend or family member may be able to encourage them to pursue birth injury compensation. Learn useful tips for talking to a loved one about filing a legal claim.

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Babies with brain damage can usually smile, but developmental delays may affect when this milestone appears. The severity of a brain injury plays a role — some babies smile within the typical timeframe, while others take longer. If your baby hasn’t smiled by three months, talking to a doctor can help you understand their growth and what steps to take next.

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This was a rare birth injury case in which the baby was fine, but the mother sustained permanent injuries during labor. As a result, she was left unable to have children in the future. She took legal action with the help of a birth injury lawyer and won a $30 million verdict. Learn more about this tragic case and how one woman got justice.

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A new study found that cheek swabs accurately predicted preeclampsia in 13 out of 49 women who had just given birth. The results of this research could lead to early detection of preeclampsia in the first trimester. This could provide valuable time for health care providers to manage preeclampsia before it leads to a birth injury or other trauma. Learn more about the study and what it could mean for families.

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U.S. veterans are at a high risk of mesothelioma and other cancers if they were exposed to asbestos. In honor of National Cancer Prevention Month, the Mesothelioma Veterans Center is sharing ways you can raise awareness, help veterans with mesothelioma, and fight to end cancer.

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U.S. veterans put their lives on the line to protect our country. However, the tragic fact is that military firefighters and other veterans risked exposure to toxic substances like asbestos and firefighting foam while serving.
January is Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month, and the Mesothelioma Veterans Center is joining the efforts by shedding light on the toxins military and civilian firefighters faced.

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Nutrition is one of the most important ways to help civilians and U.S. veterans with mesothelioma heal.
Maintaining a good mesothelioma diet can help manage symptoms and ease the side effects of cancer treatment. Many leading doctors and cancer centers recommend incorporating nutrition and diet strategies into a patient’s treatment plan.
Amy Fair, a registered nurse with over 25 years of experience helping mesothelioma patients, has 5 tips for maintaining good nutrition.

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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced that several of its financial compensation benefits would increase starting on December 1, 2024. This means veterans and families who suffer from mesothelioma related to military service will receive more money starting this year. See how VA compensation for mesothelioma increased.

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A stunning new memorial is being built that will stand as a testament to all U.S. veterans who risked their lives to protect America’s freedom.
Known as the National Memorial of Military Ascent (NMMA), it is set to open by 2026 in Grafton, Illinois.
Its centerpiece will depict statues of U.S. Army Rangers scaling the bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River. This is a tribute to the rangers who climbed the Pointe du Hoc cliffs on Omaha Beach on D-Day.

What is a probate conservatorship? What is a limited conservatorship vs. a general conservatorship? Can a medical conservatorship be obtained for an elder who only needs help managing their health care? Can a temporary conservatorship serve as placeholder until a permanent conservatorship can be established?

Explore the various types of conservatorships in this article by Nick Napier for Keystone Law Group in California.

In California, guardianships are legal arrangements in which an adult who generally is not a child’s parent is appointed to care for the child. If you are seeking the authority to manage the personal and/or financial affairs of an elder or incapacitated adult, you will benefit from reviewing our articles on conservatorship, types of probate conservatorship, the role of a conservator, and how to get a conservatorship.

Learn more in this blog by Nick Napier for Keystone Law.

What does a conservator do? What are the duties of a conservator? What happens if a conservator breaches their duties?

Learn more about the role and responsibilities of a conservator in this law article by Nick Napier.

Before delving into the rights of trustees and beneficiaries, it is important to understand what exactly a trustee and beneficiary are.

Learn how to navigate the rights of a trustee and the rights of a beneficiary in this in-depth article by Nick Napier for Keystone Law in Los Angeles.

When executor problems with beneficiaries are impeding the progress of administration, what actions can an executor take? Can an executor override a beneficiary? Can an executor sue a beneficiary? Can an executor change a beneficiary? Can an executor remove a beneficiary? If a beneficiary is residing in a home belonging to the estate, can the executor evict the beneficiary?

Join us as we answer these questions in this article from Nick Napier for Keystone Law Group.