If you or your loved one were injured by a doctor or other healthcare professional, you may need to learn how to prove medical malpractice. Malpractice can cause serious injuries, illness, or other harm, and comes in many forms. You may even develop permanent conditions and have a decrease in quality of life. There are some common
A 51-year-old mental health technician who was injured by a patient was awarded disability benefits and maintenance after a shoulder injury forced him to stop working. On the day of the injury, the man was helping a developmentally disabled resident in the bathroom when the resident became agitated, grabbing and pulling his right arm causing
To prove a breach of confidentiality in the medical field, you have to show that the medical professional you’re accusing had a duty to provide care, the professional breached that duty by violating doctor-patient confidentiality, and the breach resulted in damages. Anything your doctor shares without your consent can be a breach of confidentiality, unless
If you have been injured due to the negligence or misconduct of someone else, you should not be responsible for the medical costs that arise from the injury. Medical bills can be high, and in some cases can cause financial ruin. Whether you were injured in a car crash, fall, or other types of accident,
Repetitive strain injuries are those that occur from repeating the same motion over and over again. This repeated motion eventually leads to muscle, nerve, or tendon pain that can become increasingly worse over time. If you suffer from an injury related to your jobs, such as a fall or machinery accident, you may be entitled to
The aftermath of a car accident can be overwhelming, This is especially true when the accident involves a rental car. Car accidents that involve rental cars are often different from accidents in which both parties own their vehicle and carry insurance. Retaining a lawyer to sue rental car company can greatly alleviate the stress placed on injured
Elderly adults often become victims of financial exploitation by caretakers and even family members, but it’s difficult to prove when it happens. How to prove elder financial abuse requires identifying the abuser, gathering documented evidence, and proving intentional harm. What Is Elder Financial Abuse? Elderly adults in nursing home facilities, long-term care facilities, assisted-living facilities, and
Knowing what to expect from the defense in a DUI personal injury claim can help you and your lawyer prepare evidence to debunk the other side’s arguments. One of the most common arguments is that the driver was not intoxicated. The defense may also try to show that the driver was not actually operating the
Fault in a construction accident depends on the circumstances of the accident and its contributing factors. These factors include accident site, site conditions, and equipment or machinery used in the construction work. Insurance adjusters and lawyers review these factors when determining fault in a construction accident. Knowing how to determine fault in a construction accident
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