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.
Dealing with the death of a loved one is already painful and difficult. The burden becomes a lot heavier if your loss was caused by violence or an accident which could have been avoided with due care and diligence. In such cases, surviving family members may sue for wrongful death. The application of this law…
Your suspicions are correct: there are now more cars in the country than ever. According to 2014 data from Statista.com, over 250 million motor vehicles roam the country. Unfortunately, more cars mean a higher incidence of accidents on the road. According to a study by CarInsurance.com, an accident may be just around the corner. Its…
Many people who have been in accidents while at work are unaware of their right to file for compensation for personal injury. As a result, they end up spending a lot for medical care, and in some cases, find it difficult to resume working and earn a living for their families. A personal injury lawyer…
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.
When you end up injured in an accident as a result of someone’s negligence, you become entitled to make a personal injury claim. You will need compensation to help you cover the costs of your treatment, medication and recovery. Not to mention providing for the income you may lose as a result of your injury.
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.
Truck Accident Lawyers: A Guide to Help You Recover Your Damages Because of the increasing number of accidents involving large trucks, the topic has become a hot one among those looking to recover compensation. Despite being a difficult and long process, it is possible that you may be able to get some money from the…
Find An Oklahoma City Wrongful Death Lawyer Right Away Do you need to find an Oklahoma City wrongful death lawyer but don’t know where to start? This guide will help you find the right person for the job. That way, you can get the outcome you are looking for this case to bring with it….
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).
