Imagine a typical exchange with your doctor or a nurse in the hospital. You might be thinking about discussing your symptoms, answering questions and watching as notes are made in your medical record. Tests might be ordered or you may be sent home with a prescription to treat your condition. Your doctor may make a diagnosis and/or explain what you need to do next. As you may notice, communication plays a major role in each
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Miami Car Accident Lawyer Discusses 3 Types of Surgery for Brachial Plexus Injuries
According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, the brachial plexus is a group of nerves that are responsible for sensation and movement in the upper limbs. Located in the neck area, the brachial plexus is extremely vulnerable to damage in a car wreck.
Continue readingFalsifying log books: illegal and dangerous
Sharing the road with huge semi trucks is unavoidable, but luckily, it’s also often uneventful. In fact, many people may not even really pay much attention to these trucks when driving alongside or behind them. However, it is impossible to ignore them when they are involved in a crash. It is also in these situations when trucking regulations you may have never heard of before become of great importance to you. For instance, if you
Continue readingOrlando Negligence Attorney Explains 5 Critical Steps in Medical Malpractice Cases
According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, medical malpractice is a complex and constantly evolving area of injury law. Health-care professionals have a much higher standard of care than ordinary people. If they make mistakes, the results are often fatal or physically debilitating. If you or a loved one was the victim of a medical worker’s negligence, contact the Law Offices of Needle & Ellenberg, PA. A medical malpractice lawyer in Orlando can investigate
Continue readingWake up, Miami drivers: Drowsy driving is dangerous
Every time we get behind the wheel, we are likely quite aware of the dangerous things we should be avoiding. We know we shouldn’t be drunk, distracted or reckless behind the wheel, and we often do our best to avoid these behaviors because we don’t want to get pulled over and ticketed.
Continue readingWhy should I consider legal action after a loved one’s death?
Any person who is asking the question posed in this headline is undoubtedly dealing with a devastating situation. The loss of someone close to you can be completely jarring and you can be left reeling with grief, anger and frustration. Under these circumstances, knowing what options you have may seem impossible. Some people even feel that trying to make any sense of the situation is simply unimportant, since doing so cannot bring a loved one
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Can Passengers Help Drivers Avoid Car Accidents? Tampa Personal-Injury Lawyer Investigates
St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, and Tampa residents are gearing up for the festivities. Although the holidays are the perfect times to enjoy fun with family and friends, it is critical that drivers learn the risks that come with alcohol-infused celebrations.
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Fort Lauderdale Accident Attorney Explains 4 Elements to Prove in a Product Liability Claim
Product liability is a complex area of personal-injury law, and the success of a claim hinges on the strength of the evidence. Claimants not only must prove that they suffered an injury, but they also must tie the injury to a specific product defect, and prove that they were using the product as a reasonable person would have used it. Companies that design, manufacture and sell products often have legal teams to defend them against
Continue readingHow does duty of care affect a medical malpractice lawsuit?
A person who has been harmed by inadequate medical care has legal rights. One of these rights is the right to seek compensation for the injury through a medical malpractice lawsuit. One of the considerations in these lawsuits is the duty of care that the doctor owed the patient.
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Miami Accident Lawyer Discusses 7 Driving Hazards to Avoid in the Spring
Many people associate autumn and winter with dangerous road conditions, but according to theU.S. Department of Transportation, spring is one of the most hazardous seasons for drivers. With the warmer months comes rain, changes in daylight hours and increases in animal activity.
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