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- Do Your Homework Before You Choose Your Doctor
Nov 24, 2015
Hindsight is 20/20, we all know that. However, while there are times you need to jump in with both feet and take a chance — choosing a healthcare provider does not fall into that category. In fact, it belongs more in the “look before you leap” file. You probably spend far more time looking into a potential doctor for your child than yourself. You ask around, get referrals, read testimonials and scour the Internet so...Read More - How Do You Know if It’s Medical Malpractice?
Nov 18, 2015
There is no question that any injury sustained in a hospital might have tragic, life-altering ramifications. But, it’s not always medical malpractice. There are certainly times when mistakes are not-preventable; they are simply unfortunate errors or accidents. If you or someone you love is suffering because of a mistake made by a healthcare professional or while you were in a medical facility, you may be able to take legal action. First, however, you need an...Read More - Common Signs of Nursing Home Abuse; If You Suspect These, Take Action
Nov 11, 2015
When it’s time to move your a relative, be it Mom, Dad or even your spouse, into a long-term skilled nursing facility, it’s not unusual to do so with guilt and fear. You wish you could provide the care they need, but you’ve decided a nursing home is will ensure their safety and quality of life. Still, you fear the fact they may not get the treatment they deserve. Unfortunately, when the staff at a...Read More - 3 Things that Can Go Wrong with a Cancer Diagnosis
Nov 5, 2015
It’s rather difficult to wrap your head around but, the reality is, doctors make mistakes all the time when it comes to diagnosing cancer. Unfortunately, when a cancer diagnosis isn’t made in a timely fashion, the patient can suffer irreversible damage. If you or someone you love is the victim of medical malpractice — a preventable error made by a healthcare professional — you may be entitled to collect damages for your pain and suffering,...Read More - What to Do If Your Child Suffers a Slip & Fall Injury on Halloween Night
Oct 29, 2015
Halloween is an extremely fun night for children because it’s the one night during the year that they can dress up as their favorite superhero (or superheroine), walk around the neighborhood and eating (or trying to get away with eating) as much candy as they want. Unfortunately, Halloween Night is also incredibly dangerous for trick-or-treaters who face a number of safety concerns. In addition to having to worry about drunk drivers when crossing the street,...Read More - Why Overnight Tractor Trailer Driving Trips Are Risky
Apr 23, 2015
“ While there are many reasons truck drivers are on the road during the night, safety considerations make these trips risky. Fatigued truckers equal deadly consequences. Tractor-trailer accident statistics show this time of the day can be dangerous, both for the driver and for other motorists on the road. When more accidents happen, more injuries and deaths can result that devastate families and loved ones. In 2012, there were 330,000 large truck accidents resulting in...Read More - What Is the Statute of Limitations on Medical Malpractice?
Apr 10, 2015
Medical malpractice is negligence by act or omission (failure to act) by a health care provider in which the care deviates from accepted standards of practice in the medical community and causes injury or death to the patient. If you or a loved one has suffered medical malpractice, you can file a lawsuit. However, the law places limits on who can sue, and, especially, the timing of the lawsuit. If you suspect a doctor or...Read More - How to Prevent Common Workplace Injuries
Apr 5, 2015
“ If you suffer an injury while on the job, there are things you can do to protect your rights. Retaining a personal injury attorney with experience in workplace accidents should be one of your first steps after seeking medical treatment, as you’ll need a strong legal professional on your side when dealing with your employer and/or the insurance company. Do your homework and choose wisely when hiring a lawyer, as there are certain qualities...Read More - Dilation and Curettage Risks and Options: Were You Informed?
Feb 19, 2015
Dilation and curettage (D and C) is represented as a minor, safe procedure to remove tissue from inside your uterus. As with any medical procedure there are certain risks involved. It is important that your doctor helped you understand these risks so you could make an informed decision about whether this was the best procedure for you. Unfortunately, many doctors don’t discuss dilation and curettage risks; nor do they let you know about alternative procedures...Read More - Everything You Need to Know About the Enormous Takata Airbag Recall
Jan 2, 2015
“ If you follow consumer news affecting car owners, you have heard about a recent recall on approximately 11 million vehicles due to an air bag defect. Specifically, sixteen auto manufacturers have recalled different makes and models to replace the front air bag inflator on the driver or passenger’s side, or both. The air bags installed on cars from the year 2002 through 2008 were manufactured by Takata, a Tokyo based supplier of automotive safety...Read More