How Bedsores can Harm Patients
Bedsores are commonly called pressure sores or pressure ulcers. These injuries involve damage to the skin and tissue due to the placement of prolonged pressure. In many cases, pressure sores form when people are kept in bed and unable to move, resulting in a dangerous and painful situation If your loved one lives in a…
Read MoreThe Statute of Limitations in New Jersey Medical Malpractice Cases
In 2017, a $6 million verdict was awarded in a New Jersey medical malpractice case, marking the first ever case against an advanced life support system. New Jersey has a specific statute of limitations law that applies to medical malpractice cases. The purpose of these laws is that they establish a time limit on a…
Read MoreWhen do Surgical Errors Constitute Medical Malpractice?
No matter if your surgery is classified as minor or major, there is a risk that errors can occur during the process. Any error that occurs during surgery can create substantial obstacles for a patient. Determining if a medical error constitutes malpractice, however, is complicated. This article will review some of the important things that…
Read MoreThe Danger of Dehydration Among Nursing Home Patients
Dehydration is a serious risk for nursing home residents who do not receive proper care. Some of the serious side effects of dehydration in the elderly include internal organ damage, coma, and even death. If your loved one has experienced injuries or harm due to dehydration, it is a wise idea to contact seasoned legal…
Read MoreCan My Parent be Kicked Out of a Nursing Home if I Sue the Home?
Many children are understandably concerned that if they pursue legal action against a nursing home for unlawful behavior, their parents will be evicted. It is true that nursing home residents are at risk of being evicted for some reasons. If a person is evicted without lawful cause, the resulting eviction can be challenged. This article…
Read MoreSigns of Nursing Home Negligence
The residents of a nursing home depend on facility staff to treat them with dignity and care. When staffmembers fail to uphold these terms, there is a serious risk that people who depend on nursing homes for care will be seriously hurt. If you or a loved one has been harmed by a nursing home,…
Read MoreHow to Avoid Compressed Gas Accidents
Compressed gas accidents are particularly serious in nature. Not only are these accidents usually preventable, but many people fail to take into consideration the great danger posed by compressed gas accidents. Experienced construction industry workers are well aware of the significant danger presented by pressurized gas cylinders. These accidents are so common that the United States…
Read MoreFrequently 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…
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