Before contacting a lawyer about a possible medical malpractice case, it is important to understand how these types of cases are evaluated by attorneys. Some cases are more intricate than others, however the following series of events [...]
It’s not uncommon for court cases to take a long time. With objections and appeals, settlement offers and negotiations, we’ve all heard of the horror stories of cases lasting for years. But why does it happen? And [...]
None of us ever want to get into a car accident, but most people are fairly confident they know what to do in such an event. First, you ensure your own health and safety, then that of [...]
Many professions use specialized shorthand and jargon to convey complex internal concepts. In some instances, these words are the same as common phrases and sayings but with new meaning attached. First, let's discuss the term "mediation". Mediation [...]
While it’s true that a personal injury case hinges on establishing liability, it isn’t the only deciding factor in valuing your case. It is also important to know to what extent each party played a part in [...]
Age affects many aspects of the working world. Some of those aspects reflect trends in population growth, others in increased longevity. Within the world of workers' compensation costs and payouts, age impacts the bottom line of companies [...]
One of the more difficult questions in a personal injury case is “who is at fault?” Deciding this question is the bulk of an injury claim with the remainder focused on to what extent and questions of [...]
In these unprecedented times, courts have limited resources for both civil and criminal matters, at times they get overwhelmed and cases face delays. How do those delays impact the statute of limitations on personal injury cases? For [...]
Protective measures and policy updates to curtail the threat of the COVID-19 coronavirus rolled out slowly and left many vulnerable. Whenever a threat occurs, it is the most vulnerable that tend to pay the highest price. It’s [...]
The number of issues that can affect your care in a medical facility are already numerous. From the moment you enter the door to the moment you leave, there’s a lot of room for error and mistakes [...]
Contention over medical research, especially research that involves human participants, is nothing new. Companies and other entities that conduct medical research are quick to cover their abases when it comes to the possibility of expenses. Even so, [...]
The days leading up to a birth are some of the most stressful a parent can go through. The mixture of hopes and fears keeps the family on its toes. Fortunately, most births go smoothly, and the [...]
No topic creates as much fear and apprehension as an injury to a newly-born infant. Part of this comes from a deep-seated need to protect the young. The other part comes from the knowledge that a small [...]
It's that time of year again! Parents are scrambling from store-to-store to ensure that their little ones get the toy that they "must have". While we all the very best for our children, it's up to us [...]
The last thing you ever want to think about when visiting a doctor is that you could leave worse off than when you arrived. Medical malpractice laws exist for a reason and every year people file lawsuits [...]
Every year, thousands of women die, or suffer life-altering injuries, because doctors and nurses are not performing basic tasks. A shocking, new investigative report from USA Today confirms that almost 2 mothers die everyday- 700 total a year, [...]
You’ve probably heard of medical malpractice before, but might be unsure of what this area of the law covers. Whether you just want to be prepared or you think you may be a victim, keep reading for [...]
You've heard about a will, and may even have an updated one tucked into a drawer or a safe deposit box. It gives you peace of mind to think that your family will be taken care of [...]
If you've been injured at a property in Maryland and you’re wondering if you might be able to sue the property owner, this article will help you decide. A Maryland premises liability claim seeks to prove that the owner [...]
Johns Hopkins Medicine, one of the most renowned names in the healthcare field, released some shocking statistics last year: Medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the United States. That means 10% of all [...]
