When a Car Accident Leads to Trouble: Why Medical Treatment is Important
- September 6, 2018
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Heather Childers of Fox News spoke up about her frightening and life-changing story this week. You may know her from Fox & Friends First and she has been off the air for quite some time but has now shared details…
When Doctors Ignore Women During Childbirth, Medical Malpractice May Soon Follow
- December 8, 2017
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NEW YORK. According to NPR and ProPublica, more women die in childbirth in America than in any other developed country. The investigative report found that hospital care is geared toward the wellbeing of the newborn, while not always considering the…
What Are “Never Events” – and How Do They Lead to Wrongful Death in Hospitals? New York City Accident Attorney Investigates
- September 12, 2016
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Hospitals should be safe facilities, dedicated to healing and rehabilitation. Unfortunately, many of them are unbelievably busy, staffed by overworked nurses and doctors who can make mistakes under pressure.
Study Suggests Medical Errors Are Third Leading Cause of Death in United States – New York City Injury Attorney Investigates
- May 9, 2016
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Medical errors may be the third leading cause of death in the United States, according to a Johns Hopkins University study. This would mean medical mistakes kill more people than stroke, lower respiratory disease and unintentional injuries.
Personal Injury Claim Advice
- September 24, 2015
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No one goes into a personal injury claim knowing exactly what to expect. It is a time of uncertainty for anyone who has had the misfortune of being injured through another party’s fault. Filing a personal injury claim involves navigating…
Personal Injury Case Statistics: What You Need to Know
- July 30, 2015
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If you’re thinking of filing a personal injury claim after being hurt in a car accident, on the job, or due to medical errors, it pays to be informed about the typical outcomes of these types of cases. Experiencing an…
What You Need to Know Before Filing a Malpractice Suit
- June 24, 2015
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Like any case involving personal injury, medical malpractice lawsuits can have life-changing repercussions for both plaintiffs and defendants. Victims of malpractice should seek compensation if they have a valid claim, but they should be aware of all the steps and…
Best Way to Avoid Malpractice Suits
- June 5, 2015
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Malpractice suits are a time-consuming, emotionally draining reality of being a medical doctor or being under a doctor’s care. Sometimes, unfortunately, doctors make mistakes when treating patients, often resulting in permanent injury or even death. When this is the case,…
When to Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer
- May 20, 2015
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Suffering an injury is a traumatic experience no matter what the cause, but it is even worse if someone else is at fault. If you or someone you love has suffered bodily harm because of negligence, it can be a…
A New Study Shows That Tort Reform Has Failed
- March 6, 2015
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You may remember that back in January, I wrote a couple of posts about tort reform (if you missed them, you can find them here & here); to briefly recap, tort reformists claim that by capping compensation payouts, insurance premiums…