Few things are scarier than being involved in a hit and run accident. You are left alone at the scene. You may be injured. You may have difficulty processing what just happened. On top of the hurt and trauma that comes with being hit by a driver that flees the accident scene, you have the […]
Continue reading…What Protections for Workers Are Provided by the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA)?
The Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) was passed by congress in 1908 to address the high rate of accident-related injuries in the railroad injury and to promote uniformity of safety practices. FELA applies to both railroad companies and their employees. In fact, FELA is the exclusive remedy for injured railroad workers seeking compensation from their […]
Continue reading…Errors in Medication Prescriptions and Dosages
Doctors and other medical professionals have a duty to patients to provide them with a certain standard of care in all aspects of treatment. This includes prescribing and dispensing both the proper dosage and type of medication. When healthcare professionals fail to provide patients with the requisite standard of care, there is an error in […]
Continue reading…Wrong-Site Surgery
Surgery is a big deal. It is a major medical procedure where you are trusting your doctor and a team of medical professionals with cutting into your body in the name of improving your health in one way or another. This is a substantial amount of trust. Think about the anxiety a person feels going […]
Continue reading…Common Emergency Room Errors
Hospital emergency rooms are often chaotic. They can be crowded. They can be understaffed. They can be overwhelming. All this considered, it may not surprise you to hear that medical mistakes are all too common in emergency room settings. Because they are common, however, it does not mean that they are acceptable. In fact, mistakes […]
Continue reading…Damages Available in a Medical Malpractice Case
A medical malpractice claim allows a person who has been harmed by medical negligence to seek compensation for the losses they have sustained. A victim of substandard medical care can needlessly suffer permanent, painful, and debilitating health consequences all because a doctor or other medical professional failed to provide them with the level of care […]
Continue reading…How to Determine Fault in a Car Accident
If you have been injured in a car accident caused by the negligent action or inaction of someone else, you may be able to pursue a personal injury claim seeking compensation for the harm you have incurred. Determining who is at fault for a car accident, however, can be complicated. There can be many different […]
Continue reading…Why You Should Stay Away from Social Media After a Car Accident
Social media has become ingrained in our everyday lives. We go there to keep in touch with people, to share life updates, to seek support from our community, and so much more. It is only natural that after a car accident, you would go to social media to update your friends on what happened. Do […]
Continue reading…$827,500 Dram Shop and Motor Vehicle Liability Settlement
Off-duty EMT suffers life-long injuries after being struck by a vehicle while assisting a driver in a disabled vehicle who had been served while visibly intoxicated earlier that evening.
Continue reading…$1,650,000 Wrongful Death Settlement
Shopping center owner and property manager held responsible when a 74-year-old woman was struck and killed by motor vehicle that crashed through a nail salon storefront window.
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