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Accidents and injuries occur every single day in the United States, for numerous reasons. When we buy a product from a reputable store or online, we assume it is safe and that there will be no problems. However, sometimes a defective product can cause a dangerous situation, resulting in serious injury or even death. If a product is defective, it's obviously not your fault, but it can be difficult to know how to proceed. In the event someone is injured by a defective product, there are three types of product liability claims that may apply: Design Defect Manufacturing Defect Marketing…

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Accidents and injuries occur every single day in the United States, for numerous reasons. When we buy a product from a reputable store or online, we assume it is safe and that there will be no problems. However, sometimes a defective product can cause a dangerous situation, resulting in serious injury or even death. If a product is defective, it's obviously not your fault, but it can be difficult to know how to proceed. In the event someone is injured by a defective product, there are three types of product liability claims that may apply: Design Defect Manufacturing Defect Marketing…

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It’s no secret that medical malpractice is a growing - and a very real - problem here in the United States. With medical malpractice holding down the #3 spot when it comes to leading causes of death in the U.S., it is clear we have a problem. Medical malpractice shows up in all different shapes and forms, from negligence during surgery and misdiagnosis to medication errors. Medical malpractice is certainly not something anyone wants to suffer through, but it happens all the time, leaving patients in much worse condition than when they started. In many instances, medical malpractice can have…

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It’s no secret that medical malpractice is a growing - and a very real - problem here in the United States. With medical malpractice holding down the #3 spot when it comes to leading causes of death in the U.S., it is clear we have a problem. Medical malpractice shows up in all different shapes and forms, from negligence during surgery and misdiagnosis to medication errors. Medical malpractice is certainly not something anyone wants to suffer through, but it happens all the time, leaving patients in much worse condition than when they started. In many instances, medical malpractice can have…

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Dog bites are unfortunately a common occurrence in the United States, for numerous different reasons. According to statistics, one out of every six dog bite injuries requires medical attention and one out of every 14 requires emergency care. These are shocking statistics, especially if you are a dog lover/owner yourself. Unfortunately, many owners do not take the time to properly train and socialize their dogs. When this occurs, it is not uncommon for a dog to become instinctual, aggressive, and protective. In many cases, dog bite victims are left with serious injuries and mounting medical bills, which can dramatically affect…

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Accidents happen every single day across America in a wide range of settings, from places of business and homes to hospitals and even hotels. Hotels are supposed to be a place where we go to kick back, relax, and simply enjoy life. While they are undoubtedly designed with more safety features than ever before, injuries are quite common at hotels of all different levels of luxury. Sure, accidents happen and many injuries sustained on the grounds of a hotel are just that, but sometimes these types of injuries are preventable and occur as a result of negligence. Just like with…

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Electronic health records are becoming increasingly popular in the American healthcare industry. E-prescribing is a part of this switch to electronic records, whereby a prescriber can electronically send an accurate prescription to the pharmacy from the point of care. The prescriber identifies the patient’s medical record in the practice’s management system and then enters a prescription using drop boxes that display different options such as name of medication, dosage, frequency of intake etc. After filling out these fields, the prescriber sends the prescription electronically to the preferred patient pharmacy. The pharmacy then sends a confirmation back to the prescriber’s office…

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Wrongful death claims are some of the most serious there are, due in large part to the circumstances surrounding the reason for filing a claim. These types of cases take place when someone dies as a result of the intentional action or negligence of another person or persons. Wrongful death claims can be fairly complicated and pose unique challenges for the party attempting to file the claim, as the person who was impacted the most is now deceased. In order to have a better understanding of why one may file a wrongful death claim and how to proceed, it is important…

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Burn injuries are some of the most serious and life-changing injury there is. In many cases, the victim experiences severe, painful injuries that require extensive medical treatment and rehabilitation that can go on for a lifetime. Unfortunately, burn injuries are quite common here in the United States, with the American Burn Association estimating that more than 450,000 people seek medical treatment as the result of a burn each year. Furthermore, approximately 45,000 people are hospitalized annually for severe burns and there are around 3,500 fatalities caused by burns each year in our country. Burns are extremely serious and can happen…

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There have been numerous stories in the news of late pointing to how dangerous our roadways are getting, in large part because of distracted or fatigued truck drivers. Trucking accidents are some of the most serious, more often than not resulting in severe, life-threatening injuries or death. The sheer size and weight of a truck can cause disastrous accidents on the highway, leaving victims with years of physical and emotional rehabilitation, or worse. However, the bulk of a big rig is not the only issue contributing to semi accidents. In fact, a significant number of trucking accidents are being traced…

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