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Ethics & Long Term Social Security Disability Benefits
I recently saw an article on CNN about a book published several years ago called “The Secret,” the book took the world by storm outlining what has commonly become known as The Law of Attraction.
Dangerous Product – Transite
Transite is a fireproof material that is an ingredient in certain building products. The material was first created in the 1920s; it was heavily used through the 1970s and 80s and continues to be used today.
Wrongful Death Lawyers
Wrongful death refers to a lawsuit which alleges that the victim was killed as a consequence of negligence or misdeed of another. Usually, wrongful death occurs as a result of personal injury accidents, medical malpractice, auto accidents, workplace accidents, dangerous or defective products, mesothelioma and other accidents.
7 Crucial Reasons Why You Need Hospital Defense Attorneys
Healthcare and the laws that govern it are changing just about every day. New regulations seem to appear out of nowhere, and the slightest mishap can land you and your employees in court.
Could a Slip and Fall Accident Lead to a Lawsuit?
A slip and fall accident in the United States of America can turn into a personal injury case if in the situation, a hazard or danger of some sort was present on the property and was neglected by the property owner; and as a result, this hazard caused harm to another person by causing them to lose balance and hit the ground.
Treadmills & Children: Entrapment Injuries
In this article, Industrial Engineer Harry Ehrlich discusses the in running nip point hazard that exists between the moving belt of the treadmill and the floor or other stationary object, and the manufacturer’s responsibility to protect people from that hazard.
Realizing Your Legal Avenues Before It Is Too Late
While many healthcare providers are trustworthy, some fail to uphold their duties to safeguard their patients. You might have legal recourse if you or your child was harmed during childbirth.
Malpractice – Get justice!
The term malpractice in general refers to any type of corruption, illegal or negligent behavior in a profession. When a skilled and experienced professional in service delivery does not comply with their professional services, thereby causing serious damage or injury to the service takers, then these cases are called malpractices.
What can you expect from a dog bite settlement case?
Dog bite cases can vary drastically, depending on the circumstances and situation of each individual case.
Can I Sue a Hospital for an Unnecessary Surgery or Operation?
There are nearly fifty million operations performed each year by thousands of doctors and surgeons all across the country.
Information For Parents of Children With Traumatic Brain Injuries
Close to 500,000 children a year are treated for traumatic brain injuries (TBI’s) throughout the country. This means that children make up the 35% of the total number of TBI’s treated each year.
REPORT ON NURSING MALPRACTICE
A number of issues have been reported in the United States around the malpractice of healthcare professionals.
WHY ARE MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CASES SLOW TO SETTLE?
One type of case that lawsuit settlement companies consider for pre-settlement funding is the medical malpractice case.
SECRETS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MEDICAL MALPRACTICE
When we think of a medical malpractice lawsuit we usually think of it from the doctor’s point of view. There is, however, the point of view of the patient and family members.
DO NOT ALLOW YOURSELF TO BE A VICTIM OF DOCTOR MALPRACTICE
A doctor’s malpractice is the negligence by a health care provider, which usually results in injury or death in a patient. When we go to the doctor, we are putting our trust in the doctor because they have been trained to do his or her job efficiently.
APPEALING A SOCIAL SECURITY DENIAL
Those who have been injured on the job or would like to apply for social security benefits have a long process ahead of them.
Disabled Veterans Unable to Work Can Get A 100 Percent VA Rating and Full Benefits
If you are a disabled veteran who can’t work, you could be entitled to full disability benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) even if your current VA rating is below 100 percent. You could get Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU).
Doctor Incompetence?
Patients need to be taken care of. Doctors need to understand as to how difficult it is to live in sickness and look at everyone being healthy and better off. There have been thousands of cases in the US alone where a hospital, doctor or healthcare professional through a neglect act or omission, have caused an injury to the patient.
Medical Malpractice During Surgical Procedures
Though surgical procedures that were once impossible have become common and safe, sometimes errors occur because of a surgical team’s negligence. When a surgical error occurs, it often results in long term injuries or even death for the patient.
Types of Medical Malpractices
The Journal of the American Medical Association states that besides cancer and heart disease, medical negligence is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. It has been estimated that around 98,000 people pass out each year after sustaining injuries from different form of medical malpractices.