A car wreck can be a traumatic and life-changing experience. While some individuals may walk away unscathed, others may experience a variety of physical and psychological effects that can linger for weeks, months – or even years. It may surprise you to find that the...
You may be entitled to compensation for the damages you sustained in a crash caused by a negligent driver. Medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering are among the damages you can claim. However, you need to provide supporting evidence to recover compensation....
Medical malpractice can be difficult to track. For one thing, not all cases even get reported. Some patients may be victimized by malpractice without even realizing it. They may just think that they got unlucky or even blame themselves when the doctor was actually...
If you sustain an injury at work, you are entitled to financial restitution through your employer-funded workers’ compensation program – and this is pretty straightforward. But what happens if your injuries did not happen at work? There is a possibility that you could...
If you suffered harm because your doctor made a mistake or perhaps failed to do the appropriate diagnostic testing to determine your medical condition until it was too late, it can make you feel a little better that they apologized for their negligence. However, if...
The first thing you do when you meet with your doctor is to sit down and describe the issues that you’re facing and why you came in for the visit. Even if it is just a routine physical, your doctor is probably going to ask you if there have been any health changes...
There are certain health issues that people associate with advanced age. For example, it is common knowledge that older adults are more vulnerable to being hurt as a result of a fall than younger people are. Those who are in their golden years may also have...
Being involved in a motor vehicle accident can change your life significantly. Thus, it will help to file a claim to recover damages. However, you need to make the right moves after the accident to strengthen your claim. This includes gathering evidence by taking...
Medication errors can reduce the effectiveness of treatment or lead to preventable side effects for the patient. Patients can sometimes make mistakes when following prescription instructions from their physicians. However, a number of significant medication mistakes...
There are countless ways you may sustain an injury. For example, you could be involved in a car accident, slip and fall at the grocery store or even injure yourself on the job. Unfortunately, many of these accidents can lead to serious injuries that require extensive...
