The picture above paints a rosy picture of the elderly enjoying retirement at a nursing home–it is oftentimes, not so! The New York Times recently published an article titled “Maggots, Rape and Yet Five Stars: How U.S. Ratings of Nursing Homes Mislead the Public” It is a must read for anyone wit...
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Premises Liability – aka slip & fall personal injury
Maybe you have questions about what premises liability is. I'll tell you what it is through story. A potential client came to us saying she injures her foot in a hair salon when she fell on some hair. I first thought, well, you're at a hair salon, of course there is going to be hair on the floor....
The Dangers of Aggressive Driving
Think back to the last action movie you watched. Chances are that it included a high-speed car chase, in which the heroes confidently and aggressively weaved their way through traffic to catch “the bad guys.” It looks effortless, easy, and cool. However, that's all Hollywood movie magic, made in ...
Bicycle Safety for Drivers
Topic: Bicycle Safety For Drivers No doubt, bicycles are growing in popularity nowadays, be it for physical exercise, saving the environment or money. It is also saving a lot of time by helping you avoid the traffic. But how many of us know the basic bicycle safety for drivers? The thing that m...
Car Crashes – Are Injured People or Their Lawyers Lying?
You know the story, “Oh – it was just whiplash…” or “The impact did not cause much damage to the car…” or “The speed was less that 10mph…” These are what I call BS stories. If you do not have a broken bone or some other injury that is readily seen you will have a steep uphill battle getting any ...
5 Common Cases of Medical Malpractice
When you go to the doctors when you are not feeling well you expect the issue will be taken care of. At least explained and treatment advised. If you are not properly treated, what you originally came in for might get worse and could be life-altering. Even with years of schooling and experience d...
When Things Go Wrong at the Dentist
Some people have a fear of going to the dentist, there is sedation dentistry to help those individuals. There are others that going to the dentist is only a twice a year check-up. Either way, when going to the dentist, everyone expects a hassle-free experience. Although, there are those times whe...
When a Medical Instrument Goes Missing
Have you seen that Snickers commercial? That one where a nurse's phone is left inside the patient after surgery? Although this commercial makes light of the matter, losing a medical instrument during a surgery can lead to unnecessary pain, distress, even death. The last thing you should be thinki...
Fall is in the Air – Driver and Pedestrian Safety
It's that time of year again, school is starting up which means more people on the road during rush hour. Whether you are walking, biking, or driving to your destination there a few things to remember to keep everyone safe. Drivers, obey the traffic laws, pay attention, and be defensive in drivin...
Summer Slips
It's the dog days of summer and temperatures are heating up and people are heading to the pools for relief. Pools or waterparks are fun and relaxing they are also dangerous. Water makes surfaces slick, regardless pool owners have a duty to reasonably care in the design, construction and maintenan...
What to Do with A Burn Injury
Fire is not the only culprit that causes burns, hot liquids like soup, hot chocolate, and coffee can cause injury too. Electricity, radiation, and chemicals like acid can also burn someone. There are also thigs that we do daily that put us at risk of being burned, like baking cookies or a cassero...
Avoid Being Bitten by a Dog this Summer
Dogs are a man's best friend and can be one of the most reliable companions in life. Having a furry side kick makes life less stressful and owners more active. Animals can be finnicky at times and act aggressively in certain situations. No one wants to be bitten by a dog it can be scary if it's a...
End of Summer Bustle – Avoid Roadside Emergencies
Since summer is winding down, some of us are thinking of ways to get out of dodge for one last hurrah. Before bustling along the freeway there are a few things to check to make sure you and your friends and family arrive alive. Taking a couple safety precautions before you put the rubber to the r...
Maternal Mortality on the Rise in the US – More Medical Malpractice Lawsuits?
Bringing a life into this world should be one of the most precious moments in life. With technology coming as far as it has the simplest things seem to fall through the cracks. Hospitals and birthing centers big and small are failing to act quickly in emergency situations. The rising pro...
Negative Comments About Your Doctor Could Get You Sued
Everyone leaves reviews for everything. Whether it's the Wendy's down your block or the doctor you have seen since you were eleven. More people have started to review their physicians. But doctors and healthcare facilities are taking these people to court. Why? Because the reviews that p...
Physician Burnout, Depression and Physician Error
Every job makes you tired. Whether it's staring at a computer screen or being a trauma surgeon; everyone gets tired. Every job has a point where the employees burn out. When you burn out of a job, you care less about the quality of your work. You might not notice you are burning out. You don't no...
Understaffing of Nursing Homes is Finally Being Discussed
There is a point when it is harder to live on our own. Our health deteriorates and we cannot take care of ourselves. Our families also don't know how to take care of us so we wind up in nursing homes or assisted living facilities. We put so much trust in these facilities to take care of ...
Dental Negligence Lawsuits
Negligence occurs when a practitioner either does something he or she should not do or fails to do something he or she should have done. When this act or failure to act results in harm a personal injury case results. Whether there is negligence on the part of a facility owner or your dentist, har...
Denver Jury Favors Families in Wrongful Death Suits
Last month a shocking verdict was handed down in multiple lawsuits related to wrongful death. A federal jury in Denver, Colorado awarded the families in the wrong death lawsuits $383.5 million. Why did they get so much money? The Egregious Act The dialysis giant, DaVita, was the defendan...
Is Your Hospital Padding the Bill?
The Story In 2014, French underwent a spinal-fusion surgery due to complications from a car accident. She had the surgery because her doctor warned her that even minor trauma, a fall or a trip for example, could cause paralysis. The pain of the recovery was immense but French said that she did no...
Do You Know Who is Treating You?
There are so many different kinds of medical professionals. Do you ever know who is treating you and asking your personal questions? We found some useful information that will help you know how long each profession has to go to school and their training. The Names First, we need to name ...
We Can’t Multitask – Distracted Driving
Humans think that they can do anything. Multitasking is something that humans take pride in. Want to know something funny about that? Humans are horrible at multitasking. David L. Strayeris a cognitive neuroscientist at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, UT. He studies how distrac...
Woman Loses Ovaries, Uterus and Toes After IUD Ends Up in Stomach
Late last week, an article was written about a woman named Tanai Smith. Smith is a 25-year-old Baltimore woman living a nightmare for the past few months. What happened to her was a tragedy and this blog will discuss what happened. What Happened? In 2014, Smith gave birth to a healthy ba...
3 Reasons Why Doctors Might Not Admit Fault
There are a few traits that humans share with each other. One trait is never wanting to be wrong or admitting that you are wrong. No one is exempt from feeling this way: not even doctors. However, there is this misconception that doctors can never be wrong or make a mistake. Having this ...
E. Coli Outbreak in Tennessee: Raw Milk Might be the Culprit
There is a trend happening where people just want to drink unpasteurized, raw milk—go all natural so to speak. You may think the taste better and it might actually be “better” for you but when something is not cleaned, you might get sick from it. You wouldn't eat out of a moldy, dirty bo...