No matter how innovative and efficient medical practices are today, there is still always the risk of medical malpractice. According to a study conducted in the Journal of Patient Safety, between 210,000- 440,000 people who go for medical care at hospitals suffer some type of preventable harm.
If you or a loved one suffers harm as a patient, physicians who were involved in diagnosis and treatment may be sued for medical malpractice. It’s estimated that some form of malpractice happens between 25,000-120,000 times annually. Here are several common healthcare scenarios that would justify legal action.
There is nothing worse than having your normal routine interrupted by a car accident. Unfortunately, these accidents do happen very often. In fact, in 2013 alone, 5,687,000 car accidents were reported in the United States. After such accidents, a lot of things may be running in your mind, causing panic to set in. It’s important…
The impact of a severe car wreck goes far beyond the moments just after the accident. It can affect other areas of your personal and work life, especially if you’re severely injured. If one of these accidents happens and you’re not responsible for it, there are factors you should know that could affect how much…
Work in the oilfield industry is difficult and inherently dangerous because of the heavy machinery and industrial equipment involved. In 2008 alone, a total of 120 fatal work injuries were reported in the oil and gas industry, and 4,200 cases of nonfatal injuries and illnesses were reported in 2007.
As a renter or tenant, you have a right expect the property to be safe and properly maintained. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case and a slip and fall accident may result. These types of accidents account for 1 million hospital emergency room visits (12% of total hospital visits due to falls).
