When someone goes to an emergency room, they typically do not expect their condition to be worsened by the treatment they receive. Individuals who entrust their care to emergency room doctors and supporting medical personnel usually expect that they will be provided the best care possible for their medical issue. However, emergency room errors can […]
Is Cerebral Palsy Preventable?
Cerebral palsy is known to affect an estimated 500,000 people in the U.S. The causes of the condition, which is identified as a group of motor conditions or a movement disorder that leads to physical disability in different parts of the body, are not always known in many cases, but there are risk factors that […]
Dealing With Orthopedic Injuries
Orthopedic injuries are those associated with the musculoskeletal system. Serious conditions of the musculoskeletal system can occur under a number of circumstances; however, musculoskeletal trauma, sports injuries, and other conditions may also be linked to accidents of various types and can, like any traumatic injury, be life altering for victims. Many times this type of […]
Contacting a Life Care Consultant
Individuals who are dealing with permanent or long-term disabilities often have complex needs that require extensive support medically, socially and for their day-to-day functioning. The problem for many people who are living with a disability is learning what options are available to assist them with their needs in the long-term, particularly people who are not […]
Options for Those With Long-Term Disabilities
Many people in the U.S. are living with a disability. Some are born with conditions that impact their ability to carry out certain functions, while others may acquire these types of conditions at various stages throughout their lifetime. Those who are injured in an accident and subsequently become disabled typically find the process of adjusting […]
What is Gross Negligence or Misconduct?
Gross negligence is a legal term used to identify a careless act that is deemed very serious or extreme. The same concept can be applied to the term gross misconduct, which is also sometimes used in reference to a reckless act that has negative consequences for victims. When it comes to awarding personal injury damages […]
What Are Personal Injury Damages?
Personal injury damages are the costs associated with injuries that someone has suffered due to the negligence or careless actions of another person or persons. Damages or financial sums awarded in personal injury claims may come in the form of compensatory damages or punitive damages. Compensatory damages may include the accrual of medical expenses associated […]
Filing a Personal Injury Lawsuit
A personal injury lawsuit may be filed when a person is injured and sustains damages as a result of the wrongful actions or negligence of another person or entity. These cases can be extremely complex and require a lot of time and effort to seek compensation that is fair based on the degree that an […]
Common Causes of Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrian accidents often involve unsuspecting pedestrians who become struck by a vehicle in spite of making reasonable attempts to protect themselves from injury. Many reported pedestrian accidents are linked to the negligent actions of drivers who fail to take proper safety precautions in ensuring they do not harm pedestrians in crosswalks and other areas where […]
Statistics on Bus Accidents
Bus accidents can occur for many reasons and endanger the lives of multiple people at a time. A number of individuals rely on bus transportation daily, but most do not consider the possibility that they may become involved in an accident during their commute. In California, the number of people killed in a fatal bus […]
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