Children who are infected with COVID-19 do not appear to be as sick as adults. Children are also less likely to experience severe illness or symptoms. However, there may be higher risks for young infants and pregnant mothers who are infected with the virus. If a doctor or medical professional fails to…
Nadia Malik was 22-years-old when she disappeared. Her body was later found in an abandoned vehicle owned by her boyfriend’s father that was buried in snow. Investigators have thus far been unable to determine the exact cause of death. Malik’s family filed a claim of wrongful death against Bhupinder Singh, her boyfriend…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), developmental disabilities impact roughly 15% of youths between 3 and 17 years-of-age. Many disabilities originate prior to birth, during birth, or after due to injuries, infections, and other problems. The cause of developmental disabilities is often difficult to determine and may take years to recognize….
Two years ago in the waters off the coast of Japan, a container ship collided with a U.S. Navy destroyer, killing seven sailors. Survivors of the collision, along with family members representing the sailor who lost their lives, have filed suit against the company which owns the ACX Crystal, the container vessel involved in the collision….
Shoveling snow is not only an inconvenience, it can also be dangerous, and even deadly. Many people might be aware of the dangers of being outside in slippery conditions, and how this can lead to a painful slip that can break bones. However, shoveling snow can lead to even more severe injuries,…
The use of Electronic Health Records (EHR) for documenting patient data is the norm among today’s medical providers. Nationally, 87% of office-based doctors use EHR systems of some type. In the District of Columbia the usage rate is 76.4%, in Maryland, it is 82.5%, and Pennsylvania’s usage is 83.4%. According to data from The…
Federal officials have announced that the enforcement arm of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been conducting a probe in collaboration with the public health investigation led by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) into the rash of lung injuries associated with vaping. At least 530 people in…
Ken Bertin and Doug Mann were playing golf at Farmington Hills Golf Club, when Mann accidently rammed his golf cart into Bertin near the 17th hole, knocking him to the ground. Bertin rolled to his right when the cart hit him, then rolled over his leg, causing further injury. Bertin brought a personal injury suit claiming…
Dorothy Cowles, an 89-year-old woman, has filed a claim of medical malpractice against Ellington Volunteer Ambulance Corps in a Vernon Superior Court. The emergency responders are alleged to have insufficiently secured a stretcher that was used to transport her into an ambulance and caused her to fall. Donna Sypeck, her daughter, is also a…
A recent decision by a Massachusetts jury highlights the severe damage that a delayed diagnosis can cause medical malpractice victims, as well as demonstrating how radiologists can play a crucial role in timely diagnosis. A delayed diagnosis occurs when a medical professional either makes an incorrect diagnosis or fails to diagnose the correct medical…
When the average person thinks of medical malpractice, he or she probably first thinks about surgical errors. A doctor can commit medical malpractice, however, without ever taking hold of a scalpel. A misdiagnosis of an illness can take a significant toll on a patient, and if not caught early, can even result…
Baltimore’s WJZ reported the Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) reviewed Maryland State Police reports concerning vehicle collisions with bicyclists and pedestrians. Between January 2015 and July 2017 there were 2,281 pedestrian-related accidents, 509 of which involved those on a bicycle. These incidents resulted in approximately 1,366 injuries and 147 fatalities. In response to critics…
Kaiser Health & USA Today recently reported how medical errors that often lead to injuries and deaths at many ambulatory surgery centers are not being reported to government oversight agencies. They reported a series of recent procedures that had tragic outcomes at centers across the country. Roughly 17 U.S. states have no mandated reporting…
Plaintiff Ronald Cecil brought a medical malpractice case in the Wicomico County Circuit Court on behalf of his wife Elsie Cecil. The defendants were Mark Treuth, M.D. & Delmarva Heart, LLC. The defendants were alleged to have demonstrated a failure to detect and treat Mrs. Cecil for mesenteric ischemia after she had undergone a…
For those of you who suffer from heartburn, Zantac may be a familiar name. Zantac, the brand name for ranitidine, is a common medication for heartburn. The drug helps decrease stomach acid by blocking histamine receptors in the stomach, and as such is also known as an H2 blocker or H2 antagonist….
The Pennsylvania Superior Court affirmed a lower court ruling that granted a new trial in a medical malpractice case brought against Providence Care Center. The court says the new trial will be conducted to reassess liability and compensatory damages; however, an earlier award for punitive damages was affirmed. Grane Healthcare Company, who…
A malfunctioning elevator in a New York City housing project claimed the life of an elderly man earlier this year. After a thorough investigation of the scene, city officials say that the tragic accident could have been prevented. According to the New York Times, Olegario Pabon was trying to reach the second…
During the discovery phase of a case, often controversy arises regarding which materials are subject to disclosure between the plaintiff and defendant. The “work product doctrine” is a rule regarding what material in a case may be subject to discovery. Most evidence from both parties must generally be disclosed in the early phases of…
When José Alzorriz, a 52-year-old bicycle safety enthusiast from Spain, was killed in Brooklyn due to a driver running a red light, it marked the 19th cyclist death in New York City this year. This represents a troubling trend– only ten cyclists were killed in all of 2019. Mayor Bill de Blasio has described the…
Although parents work hard to find safe and nurturing daycare facilities for their children, there is always a possibility of harm and injury. Injuries can happen when daycare staff lacks necessary training, neglects the child, or when facilities are unsafe. Parents need to be able to trust daycare staff with the incredible…
Federal prosecutors have announced this week that they are filing charges against 11 doctors for unlawfully distributing opioids and other substances in a large-scale operation. Two other individuals also face charges in relation to the scheme. The physicians hail from different regions and have different specialties, including a family physician, a coroner, and a psychiatrist….
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is active in integrating smart technologies and better practices to optimize operational efficiency. The Central Regional Traffic Management Center (RTMC) has been established in Clearfield with a pilot partnership with Clearfield County 911. The “status display,” or “Web CAD” pilot initiative, blends the 911 computer-assisted dispatch console into…
A woman in Florida was recently awarded a hefty $100,000 payment by Starbucks after an employee served her coffee with a loose lid. Joanne Mogavero filed the personal injury lawsuit against the giant coffee chain in 2015, alleging that she had sustained first and second degree burns when the lid of the…
Anne Arundel County authorities responded to a tragic drowning in a swimming pool in Severna Park. Aryannah Wooten, a 4-year-old, and her grandfather, Lemuel Kane, age 51, were pronounced dead at Baltimore-Washington Medical Center. Efforts to resuscitate them were not successful after firefighters found them at the bottom of the pool upon arrival. Apparently, a…
Across the U.S., new options continue to emerge that provide ways for people to share cars, homes, and other products or services, commonly referred to as the “sharing economy”. Airbnb is a platform that connects those seeking a place to stay with those interested in renting their home or a room. This “house-sharing” model allows…
A fatal truck accident in Maryland is just another example of how devastating these crashes can be to the people driving smaller cars who have the misfortune to be in the way. The crash happened in the very early morning of Thursday, October 24, 2019, on Interstate 70 in New Market, Maryland. A tractor-trailer…
When you are injured, initially, there is almost always more to the scene than meets the eye. When you pursue a personal injury case, details will often come to light that you did not anticipate. In fact, the party or parties that you initially believed to be the sole contributors to your…
Personal injury lawyers across Kentucky filed a wave of medical malpractice suits prior to the beginning of July. Courts received approximately 111 cases in the weeks immediately before the July 1 deadline; all cases after must now be reviewed by medical screening panels. Roughly 68 of these 111 suits involved the death of a…
Last spring the city of Flint, Michigan changed the source of their water supply and began sourcing water from the Flint River. Though experts recommended the use of corrosion control to prevent lead from entering the water, city officials declined and went ahead with the water supply switch. Residents quickly noticed unusual,…
The Honest Company was co-founded in 2011 by actress Jessica Alba. It has been valued at a $1 billion and sells a variety of organic, nontoxic products for all ages. One of the most popular items the Honest Company sells is its baby diapers. Half of the 10,000 orders the company ships…
When patients visit their family physician, they expect their doctor to act professionally and responsibly. This includes operating with the level and type of care that a reasonable doctor would under similar circumstances. When a doctor conducts an intimate examination of your body, you expect that they are doing it for a…
Uber, Lyft, and Sidecar have become commonplace among on-demand ride services. Though many passengers see these companies simply as modernized and convenient taxi services, in reality Uber, Lyft, and Sidecar have major fundamental differences with the taxi industry that affect everything from the passenger’s personal safety to the liability limit on the…
In January 2020, a U.S. district judge in Tennessee awarded a $15 million settlement to a teenage boy and his family for brain injuries he suffered during his birth at a Fort Campbell Army hospital. The brain injuries the now-15-year-old suffered during birth caused cerebral palsy and other neurological conditions. He is confined to…
“Frivolous lawsuit” is a term much beloved by potential defendants, the insurance industry, and many other parties standing to gain financially if victims of personal injury and medical malpractice claims are denied just compensation. We often see proposed legislation aimed at curbing “frivolous” lawsuits via a wide variety of mechanisms. One such…
The Maryland Transportation Authority Police (MDTA) attempted a traffic stop which developed into a full speed chase pursuing Michael R. Brown, of Hagerstown, in December 2015. The chase spanned approximately 15 miles and reached speeds of nearly 100 mph. Brown was northbound on I-95 when he lost control of the vehicle and veered across…
A wrongful death claim has been filed by the family of a crew member on the upcoming film Mena after the airplane that they were flying hit bad weather in Columbia and crashed in the mountains. Two were killed and a third was injured in the crash, and a lawsuit is now…
Thousands of ambulances are turned away from overcrowded hospitals every year and diverted to other local hospitals. Diverted ambulances drive extra miles to a different hospital costing precious life-saving time for the patients inside. The number of ambulance diversions each day continues to rise in response to the growing number of emergency…
The family of Amanda Rivenburg is pursuing financial compensation stemming from a devastating limousine accident. The collision resulted in the death of two pedestrians and 18 passengers of a rented stretch limousine at an intersection that has been the site of prior fatal accidents. The manager of Apple Barrel Country Store & Café, which…
The criminal charges filed against William Husel, brought by Ohio prosecutors earlier this year, were nothing short of a nightmare. The former doctor was charged with 25 counts of murder, accused of killing his patients with fatal overdoses of the powerful opioid fentanyl. Prosecutors claimed that the amounts Husel prescribed for his patients were…
Danny and Nikki Metts brought a medical negligence claim in a Franklin County court against Athens Medical Laboratory, University Medical Associates (UMA) and Nationwide Children’s Hospital. The defendants were alleged to have failed to meet the standards of care when treating their 9-year-old son (Bradley) for an ear infection. The claim stated that a failure to…
Many people find themselves reaching for their ladder more than once over the winter. Outside the house, the Christmas lights may need to be put up. Inside, a ladder can help decorate the top of the tree. Families may need a ladder to reach the holiday decorations in the garage. As a…
“Wrongful death,” under the law, means a death caused by someone else’s negligent or reckless actions, which would have resulted in a personal injury lawsuit had the person lived. A wrongful death suit can be brought by a parent, child, or spouse of someone whose death is attributable to the wrongful conduct…
The family of Michael Funchion, who was a 63-year-old engineer who was killed in a vehicle accident, brought a wrongful death suit in Calvert County. The jury awarded Kathleen Funchion and their two sons $2.8 million. Funchion was killed when his vehicle was struck by a truck driven by Kenneth Klingensmith, who allegedly fell…
People serving time in prison do not get a lot of sympathy from the general public. However, these are still people’s sons and daughters, brothers and sisters, mothers and fathers. They are serving time according to their sentence and there is nothing that says they should be denied basic healthcare. Unfortunately, when…
In February 2016, Javier Roldan entered the Pinellas County Hospital with a broken leg. Six days later, he experienced seizures and convulsions and died. Javier’s mother, Jeanette Gonzalez, is now challenging a Florida law that prohibits parents from bringing wrongful death claims on behalf of children who are over the age of…
A San Francisco family experienced a recent tragedy. A 56-year-old woman, Yu-Ping Xie, lost her life after consuming some tea purchased from a local tea shop. Xie purchased some specialty herbal tea from the Sun Wing Wo Trading Company in February. Herbal teas and remedies are popular amongst individuals who seek alternative,…
One of the most popular gifts during the 2015 holiday season was the hoverboard, with 7,500 units selling on eBay on Cyber Monday. (That’s one hoverboard every 12 seconds!) These self-balancing scooters operate similarly to a Segway – you steer with your feet, moving the scooter in the direction that you lean…
Doctors across the country are making use of a tactic that has become popular among those who practice medicine. This tactic is known as defensive medicine or defensive medical decision-making. Defensive medicine is the practice of providing medical services in such a way that is not exactly in the patient’s best interest….
A Philadelphia jury awarded $9.7 million in a wrongful death case to the family of a woman killed amid an altercation outside of Anna’s Bar-B-Q Pit in Lower Heidelberg Township. Tonya Focht, 35, was fatally injured by a passing SUV in the parking lot as restaurant patrons including members of the Iron Order Motorcycle…
When someone is responsible for causing injury or harm to someone else, they should be liable for the damage done. In a car accident, the driver who caused the accident is generally liable for paying for the cost of medical bills, car repair, and lost wages. However, there is a limit to…
Ron Singleton was 45 years old in 2014 when he died while in police custody after a physical altercation with officers. It was determined that Singleton was under the influence of the drug “angel dust” at the time. Several New York police officers responded to a call regarding a man acting erratically…
Every year, thousands of patients are devastated to learn that they have been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). There is no known cure for MS and scientists are still not clear what causes the disease. Diagnosing MS can help manage the disease, treat some of the symptoms, and try and prevent new…
There are a lot of reasons that an appellate court may decide to overturn the ruling of a lower court. For example, the lower court may have misconstrued the law or misinterpreted a statute or there may be a split of authority on a particular issue and the highest court needs to…
We go to hospitals to get better, but sometimes the hospital can be just as dangerous as an illness. Hospital and healthcare-associated infections, infections that patients get while undergoing treatment at a health care facility, are still surprisingly common. These infections can quickly turn deadly when left undiagnosed. According to a 2014…
The case of Huchko v. Baker & Sons Equipment in Allegheny County Court ended with a jury awarding $2.2 million to the plaintiff. Michael Huchko brought the case accusing the defendant of failing to properly perform maintenance service for the brake system of a tractor. Huchko was operating a Blount tractor to…
Waiting on the results of a cancer test can cause anxiety. A negative cancer test result can be a huge relief, especially for women facing dangerous diseases like breast cancer. A positive test will allow patients and doctors to act quickly to do what they can to slow or eliminate the damage…
Pregnant mothers require proper care in order to ensure they can give birth to a healthy child and survive childbirth. The lack of proper medical care can put the child and mother at risk of injury or death. Mothers should not be deprived of proper care just because of their immigration status….
When you are diagnosed with a medical condition, a doctor’s care can be invaluable. Each doctor carries the responsibility of doing everything within his or her power to make a person well again. Although every doctor takes an oath to do no harm, tens of thousands of patients become victims of medical malpractice…
A tragic car accident in Brandywine last week killed both drivers and injured one passenger. The two-vehicle accident occurred on Friday just after 1 a.m. on Brandywine Road. Local police are still investigating what happened. But their preliminary research suggests that the driver of a Honda—who was a Baltimore firefighter and EMT—was driving northbound…
An Illinois nursing home is facing legal action from several families due to its handling of the spread of coronavirus. Previously, Bria of Geneva was sued by the family of a resident who passed away of coronavirus complications after contracting the virus at the nursing home. Now at least four families are suing Bria…
Who knows what Thanksgiving will be like in 2020. With limited travel and many families staying at home, there may be fewer large gatherings to celebrate the holiday. No matter how many people are gathered for Thanksgiving, it may be a peak season for kitchen and cooking-related injuries. A number of accidents…
When the weather warms up and stay-at-home orders loosen, many people in Philadelphia will be looking to get outside for some grilling with close friends and family. After more than 4 months of COVID-19 restrictions, outdoor barbecues are a way to allow close family and friends to hang out while keeping some…
In most medical malpractice cases, once the statute of limitations passes, the injury victim may lose their ability to get compensation. However, there are a number of exceptions that can shorten or extend the time limit to file a medical malpractice claim in Pennsylvania. Equitable Estoppel in California Plastic Surgery Malpractice Case…
The Idaho Supreme Court recently upheld a $3.85 million verdict in damages in a medical malpractice case where a nurse’s error caused the victim to suffer a stroke and permanent brain damage. Idaho Woman Suffered an Air Embolism and Stroke Joyce Herrett was admitted to St. Luke’s Magic Valley Regional Medical Center…
The results of a recent study relating to professional medical liability in a hospital with a large educational focus were published in JAMA Internal Medicine. The purpose was to see if increasing the level of supervision of physician residents would decrease the volume of medical errors they commit. The heightened levels of supervision were…
A medical malpractice suit against Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center has settled for nearly $1 million. Michael Holmes, an army veteran, brought the action in December stemming from a surgery he had at the hospital which led to a stroke. Strangely, the surgery he underwent was not even necessary. Holmes does…
The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP), which provide the framework for how civil actions such as claims of personal injury and wrongful death are handled, explains the detailed scope and limits of the discovery process. Discovery is essentially the exchange of relevant information pertaining to the case between the parties. Your attorney may…
Plastic surgery continues to be among the most popular elective surgeries in the United States. According to Forbes, Americans underwent 1.7 million cosmetic surgery procedures in 2015, up 2% from the year before. Breast augmentation continues to be the top choice for plastic surgery options; however, butt lifts are becoming increasingly popular….
When he invented Penicillin, a drug that would revolutionize medicine, Alexander Fleming knew that it would only be a temporary solution. The bacteria that the drug was so good at killing would simply mutate over time into a new form that was immune to the drug. Now, over a half-century, since it…
If you have been involved in a car accident in Philadelphia, it’s important to know what to do to protect your rights and ensure your best chances of a successful personal injury claim. It’s just as important, however, to know what not to do after an accident. Be Careful with Social Media In this…
Ventilators can cause injury under a number of circumstances. In fact, they can even cause death. Ventilators, as you know, provide oxygen to patients who cannot breathe on their own. This oxygen is vital and saves lives when the ventilators are used properly. When they aren’t used timely or when they are…
A Lexington, Kentucky daycare center was shut down earlier this month after workers left a 3-year-old strapped into a carseat alone in a van for more than nine hours overnight. The daycare driver forgot to drop off the toddler before parking the van for the night. The child was found in the…
Apple and Samsung are the targets of a major class-action lawsuit after a study conducted on behalf of the Chicago Tribune discovered that many current popular smartphones produce unsafe levels of radio frequency (RF) emissions. The Tribune testing procedures were conducted according to federal guidelines at an accredited lab. Two tests were performed on the phones. The…
A report in Infection Control Today discussed how hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) and surgical site infections (SSIs) are major concerns among medical providers, agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Medicare and Medicaid implemented the Hospital-Acquired Condition (HAC) Reduction Program, which is saving…
Sergeant Richard Stayskal is an active-duty Green Baret soldier at Fort Bragg. The 37-year-old has Stage 4 (advanced) lung cancer. He is seeking to bring a claim of medical malpractice against the military for negligent medical care. He says that if medical mistakes by military doctors would not have occurred that he would not…
Toniquea Rivers, a 20-year-old resident of Trenton, NJ, had given birth to a baby boy born prematurely, in her 28th week of pregnancy. Roughly one week later, a Capital Health EMS ambulance with paramedics responded to an emergency call at the home of her parents after Rivers had collapsed. On the way to…
Medicinal advancements have been effective in treating illness and disease. Usage is at an all-time high, creating heightened risks for potential errors. Newly approved prescription products continue entering the market, generic alternatives are increasingly available, and over-the-counter (OTC) products are now touted as “available without a prescription” or as “prescription-strength”. Many people take multiple…
Adam Rutkowski and Sara Mastropole brought a personal injury case to the Calvert County Circuit Court in Maryland after a safety rail at their home failed and sent Rutkowski falling 12 feet below. He broke several bones and incurred a brain injury. The suit was filed against Marrick Properties (Marrick), the general contractor and builder…
A terrible accident in India has made international news: four people died when a family trying to take a selfie fell from a dam. Two others managed to keep from falling. The dangers of taking selfies have persisted and even eclipsed shark attacks back in 2015. One study found that 259 people have died while trying…
Prescription medications can keep our blood pressure low, treat high cholesterol, relieve arthritis pain, and even keep our romantic lives active. However, drugs can also be dangerous. Doctors are supposed to be aware of the dangers behind certain drugs, look for warning signs, and make sure their patients are not given an…
Medical malpractice lawsuits can originate in many ways. The core elements to a case with merit include: The plaintiff received medical care The medical care was substandard The substandard medical care caused harm to the patient Since the elements are so broad, it stands to reason that medical malpractice claims can be…
Hospitals are supposed to be a safe environment for individuals to recover from illness or injuries. Unfortunately, hospitals can also be breeding grounds for infection. When a person is already in a compromised state due to an illness or injury, a hospital-acquired infection can lead to devastating medical consequences. If you believe…
As new details emerge in the death of a Nebraska toddler killed by an alligator at a Florida resort, the question still remains, who, if anyone, is liable when animals in the wild attack humans. The family had gone to the beach next to the man-made lagoon at about 8:30 p.m. June…
A 7th-grade girl took the school bus to Sneed Middle School as normal in September 2016. In the afternoon, her parents were notified of a medical emergency involving her after she returned on the bus. The parents have filed a negligence suit against the Florence County Schools and the South Carolina Educational Department after…
Can an institution be held civilly liable when a resident commits suicide? A Philadelphia jury recently awarded roughly $3 million to the family of Carley Long, a 16-year-old that committed suicide while receiving treatment at Bethany Children’s Home facility in Womelsdorf. This facility is a children’s residential treatment home that operates in Berks County….
This month in New Jersey, two parents have filed a lawsuit after their son’s foot became trapped in an escalator in 2014. The seven year old has since lost the toes on his right foot after undergoing multiple surgeries on his foot and lower leg over the course of a month. The…
Invasion of privacy can be extremely traumatizing even for someone who spends much of their life in the spotlight. In the early months of 2016, two juries returned significant verdicts for two celebrities, Erin Andrews and Hulk Hogan, in high profile cases dealing with invasion of privacy. The first case is that…
Last Friday, Johnson & Johnson announced a recall of 33,000 bottles of Johnson’s Baby Powder after FDA tests detected asbestos in a bottle of the powder. Asbestos is a mineral fiber that occurs in rock and soil. Due to its heat resistance, asbestos has been used in a variety of construction materials like insulation, as well…
“Burnout” is not a specific medical diagnosis in the United States, but it is generally defined as a specific type of work-related stress that results in a state of physical or emotional exhaustion that also involves a sense of reduced accomplishment and loss of personal identity. A new study published by the National Academy…
Hannah Buddemayer brought a case of medical malpractice against Capital Regional Medical Center (CRMC) after receiving medical care there while being unaware she was pregnant. Buddemayer went to the facility to undergo a laparoscopic and bilateral tubal ligation. Prior to the procedure, a urine test revealed that she was at least four weeks pregnant….
Laurie St. Clair, a 53-year-old, died from cirrhosis of the liver awaiting a liver transplant. A wrongful death suit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court alleges that her medical insurance companies Health Net of California and Healthcare Los Angeles were amid discussions involving payment for the transplant at the time. The two companies were said…
Often referred to as “never events”, horrifying medical errors include when surgery is conducted on the wrong body part, an incorrect procedure is performed, or surgery is conducted on the wrong patient. These negligence acts have life-altering consequences. It is estimated that several thousand of these surgical errors occur annually in the U.S. The…
A new report has discovered the top reasons behind medical malpractice cases. From 2014 to 2018, Coverys—the insurer that released the report—analyzed several completed medical malpractice claims. It found that the number one reason behind this type of claim was diagnostic error, which made up 32% of the claims. The second most common type…
The National Coordinator of Health Information Technology and the American Hospital Association reports show that at least 84% of the non-federal U.S. hospitals have at least a basic electronic health record system in place. Electronic health records (EHR) systems, also known as electronic medical record systems, should assist in preventing errors associated…
June 15th was the 15th Annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. The Department of Justice observed the date, condemning elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. According to the DOJ, during the COVID-19 pandemic, “when seniors are most vulnerable and isolated from their families and loved ones by social distancing and quarantine restrictions, bad…
The nationwide debate continues regarding medical malpractice laws. Oregon, a state considered to be a “late adopter” of such reforms, has been active in updating malpractice laws recently. The National Practitioner Data Bank and Diederich Healthcare generated a state-by-state summary of the frequency and costs involving matters of malpractice. Last year, Oregon ranked #13 among U.S….
Oscar Willhelm Nilsson claims he was riding his motorcycle in San Francisco when a model Cruise AV abruptly swerved into his lane of travel and struck him. The collision sent Nilsson to the ground and caused him significant shoulder injuries that have left him unable to work. He has since filed a claim citing “negligent…
In the event of a car accident, your airbag is often the only thing standing between you and a serious injury. This makes the latest in a series of airbag recalls manufactured by the Takata Corporation especially troubling for drivers. The latest Takata recall is for 3.9 million airbag inflators. The particular…
It’s no surprise that a victim of a car accident can bring legal action to recover financial damages such as medical bills and property damage. If you have been involved in a car accident, you likely already know firsthand that there are some damages that are far more difficult to quantify. Whereas…
A bill that had already passed the Texas Senate that allows foster-care contractors immunity from personal injury liability was rejected by the members of the House. The term “foster care” describes various settings where a child may be placed outside of a home with their parents. These locations may be the homes of relatives,…
