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Chiropractor Implicated In Model’s Death, But Hospital Could Be To Blame Too
Recent headlines have highlighted a potential connection between chiropractic treatments and the death of model Katie May after the release of a report from the Los Angeles County coroner. While media outlets seem eager…
Narrow Ruling On Ohio's Saving Statute Impacts Medical Malpractice Cases
Each state has its own way of handling medical malpractice claims. However, what one state does can easily influence what another state does, so it is always helpful to watch medical malpractice cases when they reach…
New Study Provides Insight Regarding Resident Abuse & Neglect In Long-Term-Care Facilities
A new report shows that long-term care facilities across the country continue to be sites of resident neglect and abuse. A CNN report indicated that between 2013 and 2016 federal regulators cited over 1,000 instances of…
Hospital Employee's Drug Use Puts Patients At Risk Of HIV And Hepatitis
With more and more research coming out that shows just common hospital injuries can be, it should not come as too much of a surprise that patients at a hospital out west are being warned that they might have been…
Indiana Supreme Court Allows New Theories After Medical Review Panel
In an effort to weed out meritless claims while encouraging settlement, many states require plaintiffs alleging medical malpractice to first present their case to a Medical Review Panel prior to the case progressing to…
Maryland School Buses Affected By Safety Recall
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced a recall for more than 50,000 school buses in the United States. The Agency found that the seats of the buses may have been manufactured with…
Hot Dog And Hamburger Buns Recalled Due To Choking Hazard
In many parts of the United States, the month of July is associated with cook-outs, picnics, parties, and other gatherings to celebrate our nation's birthday, along with other fun events, such as family reunions…
Fiat Chrysler Fined Record Amounts For Recall Failures
In 2014 , the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ("NHTSA") issued 803 recalls. These recalls included 63.9 million motor vehicles.
Child's Brain Injury Leads To Big Payout
A medical malpractice lawsuit was filed in Arkansas by the parents of a child who suffered irreversible brain damage after being born via a cesarean section in 2014. The case, was originally filed in 2015.
Nursing Home Facing Wrongful Death Lawsuit After Resident Leaves And Freezes To Death
A fatality at a nursing home has turned into a personal injury and wrongful death lawsuit, claiming that the nursing home's negligence and failure to report a missing resident led to his death from exposure.
84 Year Old Resident Allegedly Bound To Wheelchair By Nurses, Sedated, Left Overnight
Earlier this month in Virginia, an 84 year old former resident of Carrington Place nursing home in Deep Creek and her daughter filed a lawsuit against the facility for allegedly tying the elderly woman to a chair…
Hospital Discharges Motivated By Money
Since 1980, the average length of hospital stays has declined from 7.3 days to 4.5 days. A recent New York Times article shows that hospital finances are a major reason for this decline.
Dodge Recalls Targeting Challengers, Chargers, And Ram 1500
Dodge has announced two recalls this month, including a front wheel/tire issue affecting a small number of newer Challengers and Chargers, as well as a recall of Ram 1500 trucks due to a fire risk.
New Missouri Law On Medical Expense Calculation In Personal Injury Cases Starts August 28
A new Missouri law that impacts personal injury claims goes into effect on August 28, 2017. The portion of costs considered to be medical expenses for accident injuries will be presented to juries as solely the amount…
Parents Detect Problems Doctors Miss
Parents with sick children often spend round the clock hours in the hospital rooms providing comfort and making sure someone is there to advocate for the young patient. Parents know their children better than anyone in…
Lawsuit Filed Over Dental Death
It is rare for someone to imagine their life being on the line when they go to a dentist's office. Dental procedures, while medical in nature, are rarely the site of intense complications, heart monitors, and patients…
Transvaginal Mesh Litigation
Transvaginal mesh, also known as surgical mesh, is used after a hysterectomy is performed to correct or prevent the top of the vagina from collapsing on itself. A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure which removes the…
Why Do People Sue For Medical Malpractice?
Many patients have felt wronged by their doctors, but when is the offense serious enough to warrant legal action? Filing a malpractice claim takes a lot of time and comes with expensive legal fees, and patients are…
West Virginia's Definition Of "Health Care Provider" Comes Into Play
What exactly is a “health care provider?” The term frequently comes up in state legislation in regards to against whom a medical malpractice lawsuit may be filed. In Minnich v. MedExpress Urgent Care, Inc., the…
Medical Malpractice And Technological Advances
Scientific and technological advances have revolutionized the healthcare industry. As medical technology improves, doctors and nurses are provided with additional options to help their patients maintain good health and…
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