The various human rights violations imposed by police are referred to as police brutality. The United States Constitution entitles citizens to inherent rights. The rights include freedom from discrimination based on race, sex, national origin, and membership in other protected classes. These rights give American citizens the freedom of assembly, religion, speech, and freedom to
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In addition to manufacturers, medical device distributors may be liable in a transvaginal mesh lawsuit in Chicago. Since the beginning of these lawsuits in 2012, manufacturers of these specific medical devices have needed to pay millions in compensation to victims who sustained injuries after using transvaginal mesh. Knowing more about these lawsuits, the reasons for
With medical errors contributing to thousands of deaths in the U.S. annually, statistics suggest doctors kill more than guns. Gun violence caused about 49,000 fatalities in the U.S. in 2021. Preventable medical mistakes account for around six times as many fatalities. Johns Hopkins researchers found that preventable medical mistakes cause up to 250,000 fatalities annually.

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- If you are injured at work you may be able to recover compensation through a workers’ compensation claim as well as by filing a personal injury claim against responsible third parties.
- A signed liability waiver may not be enough to bar your personal injury claim if willful acts or negligence caused your injuries.
- Some SSDI claims qualify for expedited processing, allowing claimants to obtain approval in a matter of days or weeks.
You might have grounds for a Section 1983 lawsuit against a law enforcement officer who violates your civil rights. However, you must prove that the officer overstepped his or her authority or deprived you of your civil rights. Civil rights violations covered under the Section 1983 statute include false arrest or false imprisonment, malicious prosecution, failure
The symptoms of Legionnaires’ disease are similar to lung infections like pneumonia. You may experience a headache, fever, shortness of breath, diarrhea, or muscle aches. The disease spreads through water from hot tubs, spa pools, showers, taps, and humidifiers. You may catch it from inhaling contaminated water droplets. Legionnaires’ disease currently has no vaccine. Constructing
Victims can file a lawsuit for toxic mold exposure when home builders are responsible for their illness or injuries. Whether to join a class action lawsuit against a home builder for construction defects is a decision that should be made after careful consideration. Joining a class action lawsuit for toxic mold exposure can be an effective way to seek compensation
Catastrophic injuries often have a life-changing impact on victims. Brain and spinal injuries are considered catastrophic injuries, as depending on the severity of the injury, they may impact the victim the rest of his or her life. An accident that yields catastrophic injuries can cause disruptions to your life while you recover. A personal injury
The three stages of sepsis include sepsis, severe sepsis, and septic shock. Sepsis is a life-threatening health condition that is caused by an infection in the body, which triggers severe inflammation in tissues and organs. Without immediate medical attention, the stages of sepsis will usually result in serious physical and mental health complications that lead
When a person suffers an illness, injury, or disability due to medical malpractice, that person is entitled to collect both economic and non-economic damages. These include special damages for medical expenses, and general damages for pain and suffering
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