Medical mistakes leading to malpractice lawsuits happen every day in doctor’s offices and hospitals around the world. Unfortunately, some of the cases lead to more serious consequences, including wrongful death. Here are some of the more well-known examples of medical malpractice. 1) Anesthesia Mistake Medical malpractice occurs often in surgeries, including using too much or […]
What Medical Mistakes are likely to cause a Medical Malpractice lawsuit? National Public Radio (NPR) has reported some staggering statistics about medical mistakes: In 1999, it was determined that 98,000 people a year die from medical mistakes, according to the Institute of Medicine. In 2010, 180,000 patients had a wrongful death from mistakes in Medicare alone, according […]
Most of us have experienced the embarrassment of slipping and falling, hoping that no one witnessed. Falls are one of the leading causes of unintentional injuries in the United States, accounting for approximately 8.9 million visits to the emergency room every year. National Safety Council People often slip and fall due to unforeseen tripping or […]
Arizona is notorious for warm temperatures that allow residents and guests to utilize swimming pools year round. With the abundance of swimming pools in Arizona, drownings are not uncommon. Too often, we turn on the nightly news to reports of someone, especially children, drowning. There is a resource that parents and community members can use […]
Virtually all injuries that occur while you’re on the job or on your employer’s property are covered through workers’ compensation. However, there are some situations under which claims may be denied. Workers that experience a claim denial due to these situations may want to consult with a work injury attorney to determine whether they should appeal […]
For high school students, spring is full of milestones – spring break trips, prom, and graduation being highlights that students and their parents look forward to. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), it’s also one of the most dangerous times for teens on the road. Texting, underage drinking, and other distractions lead […]
According to the Insurance Research Council (IRC), 9-11% of Arizona drivers are not insured as of 2014. What is an Uninsured Vehicle? An uninsured vehicle is typically considered one of the following: Vehicles that are not covered in a state that requires automobile insurance Vehicles used in hit-and-run incidents, where the identity of the driver […]
When patients visit their family practitioner, a specialist or a hospital emergency room, they typically assume that medical professionals will conduct proper diagnostic screening and provide appropriate medical treatment. Although it may be comforting to believe that medical professional are infallible, a staggering number of people die each year because of medical malpractice by doctors, […]
When someone you love commits suicide, the pain of loss can be intensified by a misplaced sense of blame. Although suicide typically is the manifestation of a form of mental disorder, loved ones searching for answers may assume that the suicide was the product of an argument or event that immediately proceeded the death. A […]
It is easy to become confused about auto insurance details. There is some level of coverage that is actually required under the law, and there are many other types that can be added on to provide extra protection for a car insurance claim. But what coverage makes sense in your specific case? It is natural to […]
