The Transparency Paradox in Medicine
Medicine today is more transparent than it has ever been. Patients are encouraged to ask questions of their care providers, view their health records on online portals, and get test results immediately sent to them without going through a doctor first. In many ways, this is great for patients. They can be active participants in…
Read MoreWhy Do Trucking Companies Hire Disqualified Drivers?
Disqualified drivers are by definition incompetent to drive. They pose a danger to anyone on the road. If you were injured by one of them, you might have avoided your injuries if the trucking company had followed the rules. Understanding why trucking companies take the risk of hiring a disqualified driver can help you investigate…
Read MoreWhat Are The Unique Challenges in Truck Accident Litigation?
Truck accidents are probably the most destructive of all traffic accidents, because trucks can weigh up to 80,000 pounds fully loaded (more with special permits). That means a greater likelihood of catastrophic injury and higher stakes for victims. It means attorneys must gather more evidence and perhaps involve more parties. And whether your accident occurred…
Read MoreCommon Car Accident Injuries that Might Go Undetected
Some people walk away from car accidents unscathed. Others suffer horrific or even fatal injuries. Sometimes, however, you might suffer an injury and not even know it, for a variety of reasons. Adrenaline and shock can conceal pain, for example, leading you to believe you’re not even injured. Even without factoring in adrenaline, some injuries…
Read MoreWhat is Sepsis and What Does it Mean to Be Septic?
Sepsis is a life-threatening illness caused by your body’s extreme response to an infection. So what is ‘septic,’ then? “Septic” simply means that you are experiencing sepsis. Your infection doesn’t have to be severe to trigger sepsis. Sepsis often triggers widespread inflammation and, in some cases, organ failure. If you develop sepsis, it is imperative…
Read MoreWhat to Do If Your Doctor Orders Unnecessary Tests
Medical testing often plays a vital role in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of health conditions. Whether it’s a basic flu or strep test or a more intensive procedure like a biopsy or MRI, a medical test is often one of the first steps in a patient’s care plan and lays the…
Read MoreWhat Does It Mean To Be a Plaintiff in a Personal Injury or Medical Malpractice Case?
If you’re navigating a personal injury claim for the first time, you may find yourself inundated with new and confusing legal terminology. If you’ve been hurt as the result of another person’s negligence, your legal team may be referring to you as the “plaintiff” in your case. But what’s a plaintiff and what does that…
Read MoreExpress vs. Implied Consent: What’s the Difference?
Whether you’ve realized it or not, you’ve likely been required to give your consent to treatment any time you’ve sought medical attention. That’s because in the healthcare field, the idea of consent is fundamental to delivering comprehensive, responsible care. Patients often find themselves visiting healthcare facilities when they are already at their most vulnerable so…
Read MorePsychiatric Medical Malpractice in Ohio
We all need a little bit of help sometimes. That’s why there are nearly 200,000 therapists and over 80,000 psychologists in the United States. When patients seek help for their mental health, they place an extraordinary amount of trust in the professionals who care for them, but what happens when that trust is broken? Despite…
Read MoreThe Most Common Causes of Death in Hospitals and Healthcare Settings
How many people die in hospitals every year? More than 700,000 people die in hospitals or other healthcare settings such as clinics annually. Most people die of the same natural causes that brought them to the hospital in the first place. Nevertheless, a shocking number of patients die from preventable causes directly traceable to their…
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