Doctors aren’t the only ones who are guilty of medical malpractice at times. In fact, health maintenance organizations (also known as HMOs) like Kaiser Permanente, U.S. Healthcare, Prudential and others may be to blame for their part in a patient’s injury or death; however, suing an HMO is more difficult than suing a doctor or hospital. Generally, HMOs are not liable…
After being injured in a car accident, motorcycle crash, truck wreck, or any type of collision, many people are unsure of their next steps and how to proceed. While some people quickly turn to an attorney, others are unsure if they will be able to afford one. After all, they are faced with expensive medical bills and even lost wages due…
No one wants to risk being injured in a car crash, but many people engage in dangerous driving behaviors nonetheless. While you may think you are not one of these dangerous drivers because you don’t drink and drive or speed recklessly, you may be surprised to learn that you probably do engage in some of the most dangerous driver actions at…
Many people involved in car accidents find their previous injuries get aggravated by the jolts their bodies sustain upon impact. For instance, maybe an old neck or back injury was made worse in a collision and you may be worried whether an insurance company will compensate you for such injuries. The first thing you should know is that insurance companies…
It may sound shocking, but pedestrians don’t have to be crossing a street to be hit by a driver. It’s scary to think about, but pedestrians are never really out of danger from vehicles—even if they are off the road or as far to the side of the road as possible. Drivers likely are not aiming to hit pedestrians, but…
The day of your child’s birth is supposed to be joyous, but for some parents the arrival of a new baby is also a day of pain and suffering. Sadly, some newborns are victims of doctor negligence, hospital negligence, or carelessness on the part of nurses or anesthesiologists. When a baby suffers a birth injury, parents are often left feeling…
Any time someone dies, loved ones are left devastated and often confused about what to do. If the death was caused by another person’s actions, they may wonder if a wrongful death lawsuit could be pursued. It is important to note that not every death is considered a wrongful death. We have put together a list of examples in which…
Whether you had a medically necessary life-saving surgery or you had an elective cosmetic surgery, the results of the surgery may be upsetting. However, just because you aren’t happy with the results of your surgery, doesn’t mean that you can sue for medical malpractice. In order to have a valid medical malpractice claim, you will need to establish the following:…
After suffering an injury at the hands of a medical professional, it is important to start working on your potential medical malpractice claim right away. This is because there may be evidence to secure, medical records to obtain, and witnesses to talk to (e.g., nurses and colleagues who are willing to testify). Although you can most definitely request your medical…
It’s a sad fact, but 29 people a day die as a result of drunk driving crashes. According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), this equates to one person every 50 minutes. And according to statistics from Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD), every two minutes a person is injured by a drunk driver. These deaths and injuries affect hundreds of…