For many people, a drug prescribed by their doctor for a specific ailment or disease helps treat that particular symptom and their quality of life is improved. Or at least the issue they complained to their doctor about has been addressed. But at what cost? We have all seen the drug commercials touting the benefits of a certain prescription drug, and we all notice the larger portion of the ad covers a warning concerning the
Continue reading10 Common Causes of Medication Errors
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, at least one person dies each day and 1.3 million people are harmed by medication errors each year in America. There are a wide range of causes for these errors. If you or a loved one has been harmed by a medication error, you may be entitled to reparation. Below are some of the most common reasons for medication errors. A good medical malpractice lawyer will be
Continue readingWhat Damages Should I Expect From a Car Accident?
Those who have become the victim of a car accident, may have sustained various types of damages. A victim may experience physical, emotional and financial damages due to the carelessness of another driver. It would be nice to be able to trust that other drivers will operate their vehicle with regard for others, but this sadly often not the case. If you have never been in a car accident before, you may want to know
Continue readingWhat are the Risks as a Bicyclist?
Those who get on a bicycle for either leisure, exercise, sport or transportation risk being struck by a vehicle. Car drivers can often be speeding, driving without obeying traffic laws or distracted by their cell phone. A bicycle rider must watch out for cars with keen attention and awareness. It is unfortunate that not all car drivers practice safe behaviors when behind the wheel. Sometimes, bicyclists are on the receiving end of such driving negligence.
Continue readingSuing for Wrongful Death of a Child
There are specific rules in each state about who has the right to file for a wrongful death suit. Each state varies in their rules but generally speaking, a child’s parent or an administrator can file for a suit against the liable party. If the parents are divorced, then there are some specifications you will have to follow. Wrongful death cases for children tend to get further complicated because of familial disputes about the award
Continue readingUncomfortable Conversations with your Elderly Parents & Taking the Initiative
With the rush of day-to-day living majority of people often forget to check in with their parents. People assume that their parents have super powers and even though they are aging; they simply do not need our assistance. The era of not discussing personal affairs or financials is upon us and as a society we need to have a duty of checking in with our parents and elders. A simple visit to your parents weekly
Continue readingWhat you should do after an accident.
You may think that a car accident will never happen to you. The reality is that you will likely be involved in a motor vehicle accident at some point in your life. If the motor vehicle accident results in serious injury and the third party is at fault, you will need to work with an experienced lawyer, like a personal injury attorney Arlington, TX relies on. In fact, according to the Texas Department of Transportation,
Continue reading5 Disturbing Cases of Medical Malpractice
When we visit a hospital or doctor’s office, we’re putting a lot of trust into a stranger and expect that we will be handled with professionalism and care. Unfortunately, there are many times that doctors or hospitals are negligent and can make a mistake that leads to injury or even death. When this happens, many pursue a medical malpractice lawsuit. Here are 5 disturbing cases of medical malpractice: Dana Carvey’s Surgeon Bypasses The Wrong Artery
Continue readingHow Will Chiropractic Expenses be Covered after Slip and Fall Injury?
A common type of personal injury is when someone has a slip and fall accident. They are quite common due to the fact that they can happen anywhere. There are many factors that may contribute to a slip and fall: wet floors without the appropriate signage, poorly constructed stairwells, and broken flooring are just a few. When you have suffered an injury as the result of a slip and fall, you may decide that it
Continue readingWhen Workers’ Compensation Insurance is Not Enough
Workers’ compensation laws have been put in place in one form or another in all 50 states. Regardless of who caused a workplace accident, workers compensation insurance is intended to protect workers when they’re injured on the job. The general rule is that workers’ compensation is an employee’s sole and exclusive legal remedy when injured on the job. Benefits and Compensation How much an injured employee might receive in workers’ compensation benefits depends on the
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