What Provokes People to Abuse the Elderly?
In recent years there has been a lot of attention regarding the care of elderly in nursing homes. Unfortunately, nursing home abuse and neglect are both on the rise, which is causing a lot of anxiety and trepidation for both the elderly and their loved ones. Even if you have done your research and think […]
Wrongful Birth: A Medical Malpractice Claim
Advances in technology now allow doctors to observe the development of a fetus in the womb in detail. If the doctor’s negligence or lack of proper, required care leads to the birth of a child with disabilities, that the parents would have chosen to abort had they known, the parents can file a wrongful birth […]
Maternity and Parental Rights at the Workplace
The idea of having a baby is exciting for most couples that want to have children together. Whether its lunch break at work or a friend’s party, you will see expecting couples gathering, giving or seeking information about pregnancy, deliveries, doctors and even the best diapers in the market. What some couples are not fully […]
Takata Airbag Recall
The Takata airbag recall, which started around 7 years back, has affected over 34 million cars in the United States. The defected airbags have caused a total of 100 injuries (in the US) and 10 reported deaths worldwide (9 of which occurred in the US). The US federal government has imposed a penalty of up […]
You have the right to “Stand Your Ground”
In the summer of 2015, a man named Ziad Abu Naim and his wife were driving down a residential street in Harris County, Texas, when they came to a four-way stop. When they turned left, their car almost collided into another car that had pulled into the intersection. Abu Naim stopped to let the other […]
Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls: How safe are they?
Car safety recalls are very common throughout the United States and have affected all of us in some way or another. As many as 60 million cars were recalled in 2014 (in the US), out of which only 25 million were repaired, according to a leading newspaper (LA times). American and international carmakers have recalled […]
What Does the “Good Samaritan” Law Mean?
We are all familiar with the term ‘good samaritan’, which refers to to someone who selflessly helps others. That being said, have you ever heard of the Good Samaritan law? If you haven’t, you’re not alone. A law designed to protect individuals who provide emergency medical assistance to those in need, every state in the […]
An Inside Look at Wrongful Death and the Elderly
Wrongful death cases are some of the most emotional and difficult, for many reasons. When another person’s distraction or negligence causes loss of life, the results can be life-altering. Wrongful death is defined as a claim against another party who can be held liable for the death of another. In these instances, you must be […]
The Role of Misdiagnosis in Medical Malpractice Claims
As we’ve discussed in the past, medical malpractice is the third leading cause of death in the United States. There are many different types of incidents that can be characterized as medical malpractice, such as failure to diagnose, prescription errors, birth injuries, nursing home abuse, and misdiagnosis. For our purposes today, we are going to […]
The Most Over-the-Top Lawsuits of 2015
With 2016 starting, we thought there was no better time than now to take a look at some of the most ridiculous lawsuits that occurred in 2015. Sure, lawsuits happen every single day in the United States, most of which are warranted and filed within reason. However, there always seem to be a select few […]