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Jun 5, 2014

Patient consent forms are just one of many documents you are given before receiving medical or surgical treatment. Most people simply glance at these documents and sign where indicated without really understanding the details. Hospital waivers and patient consent forms are complicated documents that may, in some cases, empower health care providers to do more than provide informed consent as required by law. Be sure to take the time to read the waiver or consent...

The Most Costly and Dangerous Mistakes Made by Doctors in the U.S.

Jun 4, 2014

Imagine waking up in the middle of a surgical operation and feeling the pain of the incision. You feel the surgeon’s probing hands inside your body but you are paralyzed, unable to move or scream. The surgeons go about their business, unaware that you are conscious. All you can do is listen to the banter of the surgical team as they discuss the latest news story. In another scenario, you finally agree to have your...

The Timeline of a Personal Injury Case

Jun 3, 2014

The amount of time that it takes to fully resolve a Recovery Period There are several stages to personal injury lawsuits that constitute the framework of a timeline. The first stage is the recovery period. This begins at the time that the person is injured and extends until his physician declares that his condition can no longer improve under the care of medical professionals in a medical setting. This point is known as full...

Vaccine Lawsuits: Balancing Consumer Protection with Public Health

Jun 2, 2014

Controversy surrounding vaccines pre-dates Jenny McCarthy and even the Vaccine injuries are unique in that they are very rare but can also be quite serious. Life-threatening allergic reactions, seizures, brain disorders, and death can lead to large awards for suffering plaintiffs and their family members. These awards chill vaccine manufacturing and delay development of safer and more effective vaccines. However, the recent rise of epidemics once thought eliminated proves vaccines are vital to protecting...

How to Cover All the Bases and Win a Personal Injury Lawsuit

May 31, 2014

When you’re in an accident that caused injuries, the filing of a personal injury claim is a likely result. This is mostly the case when it involves accidents that have been caused by the negligence of another person. By winning a The following are steps that you should follow to be successful in filing a personal injury lawsuit: • For starters, it is vital to establish whether there are potential grounds to proceed with...

Positional Plagiocephaly

Mar 12, 2014

Table of Contents I. What Is Positional Plagiocephaly? II. Causes of Positional Plagiocephaly III. Diagnosing Plagiocephaly IV. Preventing and Treating Plagiocephaly V. Effects of Plagiocephaly VI. Medical Malpractice and Plagiocephaly Positional plagiocephaly is when your infant child’s head is deformed by resting too long in one position. It sounds serious, but in most cases it is not. However, there are some causes for concern, and places where your doctor’s recommendations may lead to worse outcomes...

7 Signs You May Have a Medical Malpractice Case

Feb 8, 2014

If you have been treated for an illness or injury, then you expect to heal. However, this is not always the case. In some cases, your treatment may lead to other problems. If this happens, you may want to look into getting a 1. Death Due to Mistreatment Image via One of the most obvious cases you may look for a lawyer to help is the death of a family member or...

How to Prepare to Meet with a Personal Injury Attorney

Feb 8, 2014

If you were hurt in an auto accident or you’re seeking advice from a lawyer to discuss your Medical Documents Image via If you’re meeting with a lawyer due to medical malpractice or other personal injury cases, you need to make sure that you have all of your medical documents with you. It is a good idea to get a copy of your medical records for your lawyer to have on hand...

What to Do After a Truck Accident in New Jersey

Feb 8, 2014

When you’re driving a semi-truck, there are a lot of ways an accident can happen. Accidents are scary and no one wants to go through one. No matter what caused the accident, there are many steps you’ll need to take if your truck tips, hits another car on the road, or ends up in any type of accident. Immediately After the Accident When there is an accident, the first thing you need to do is...

Why Laws & Regulations Aimed at Protecting Seniors Aren’t Working

Jan 20, 2014

In the later years of life are supposedly the most leisurely, secured, and relaxing years preceded by a lifetime of labor. But for more and more American seniors, the golden years have turned into new frustrations and problems they never had to face during their working years. There are many reason for this, but the biggest reason is that the laws and regulations that are designed to help seniors don’t work. Failed Safety Nets The...