Frequently Asked Questions About Delayed Diagnosis Cases
When a medical professional fails to promptly diagnose a person’s medical condition, there are many potential complications that can arise. Often, a patient that is deprived of an early diagnosis is also deprived of effective treatment and a full recovery. Given the danger of late diagnosis, medical practitioners should be held accountable if they fail…
Read MoreAre Surgical Errors Medical Malpractice?
Courts consider surgical errors to constitute medical malpractice if a surgeon’s conduct fails to meet the standard of care exercised by any reasonably competent surgeon. In many situations, surgical errors are preventable. In some cases, surgical errors are directly caused by a physician’s incompetence, but most surgical errors are due to inadequate procedures or poor…
Read MoreSafety Advocates Applaud Bipartisan Support for Technology to Prevent Hot Car Deaths
Celebrating inclusion of HOT CARS Act as part of the Senate AV START Act SOURCE:http://myemail.constantcontact.com/MORE-GOOD-NEWS-.html?soid=1101740449858&aid=h_UEuPGd8bY Philadelphia, PA – KidsAndCars.org is elated to announce that today the HOT CARS Act was advanced by the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee as part of the AV START Act (American Vision for Safer Transportation through Advancement of Revolutionary…
Read MoreAre Your Favorite Fall Snacks Good For Your Children?
Autumn means it’s time for Spiced Wafers and Ginger Snaps. Each year we buy them but this is the first year I read the package. My curiosity was raised when I saw the package said: “Not for Sale in CA”. After doing some research I found that there is lead and lead compounds in molasses…
Read MoreCommon Signs of Nursing Home Neglect
Each year, an unfortunately large number of senior citizens in nursing homes experience abuse and neglect at the hands of caregivers. Statistics even suggest that the number of cases involving abuse in nursing homes is increasing. This abuse occurs even though Congress has enacted federal regulations regarding nursing homes. These regulations state that individuals who…
Read MoreFive Most Common Causes of Medical Malpractice
People expect to receive outstanding care from their medical professionals. While many medical professionals manage to provide patients with accepted medical care, there is always a risk that medical malpractice can occur. In some situations, medical malpractice can result in the serious injury or death of individuals. This article will review five of the most…
Read MoreWhat Should I do if My Neighbor’s Dog Bites Me?
Even though most dogs are friendly by nature, some have the potential to become upset and attack humans. A dog’s owner is responsible for taking reasonable steps to make sure that his or her dog does not bite others. Understandably, if you are attacked by your neighbor’s, or someone else’s dog, it can be hard…
Read MoreCan I Sue if I Get Electrocuted at Work?
A large number of electrocutions are deadly in nature or involve serious bodily injury. Some of the most common injuries that result from electrocutions include brain damage, cardiac arrest, hearing loss, internal organ damage, loss of vision, and seizures. In a large number of cases, individuals face a significant number of costs due to electrocution…
Read MoreWho is Liable if I am Injured on a Public Train?
Each day, a large number of individuals rely on public transportation. Statistics report that there are 3,000 train accidents that result in approximately 1,000 fatalities each year. While many people safely arrive at their destination, there are some cases in which individuals are harmed by public transportation. These accidents encompass any type of injury experienced…
Read MoreCan I Sue if I Fall Off a Ladder at a Construction Site?
Each year, a large number of individuals at construction sites are harmed by falling off of ladders. Fortunately, a large number of cases involving ladder falls are preventable. Many ladder falls can be prevented if some essential safety advice is followed. In a large number of cases, the responsibility for ladder safety is held by…
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