Nursing home neglect and abuse are serious problems -- and they can make those whose loved ones are in a nursing home feel helpless. When you ask questions of the staff or administration about your loved one's declining mental state, the bruises you see or other...
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How do you handle the deposition in your personal injury case?
When you filed your personal injury lawsuit, you never expected the process to be easy. The party responsible for your injuries denied liability, the insurance company dragged its heels and you felt dismissed and ignored.It's no surprise that you're heading to court....
Can you get workers’ compensation for cubital tunnel syndrome?
You've been having trouble with your hands lately, and they just don't seem to want to follow your commands. After a visit with the doctor, you're told that you have cubital tunnel syndrome.What's that?Essentially, cubital tunnel syndrome is the lesser-known cousin of...
Can you pick your own workers’ compensation doctor in Illinois?
The rules surrounding your benefits and entitlements following a workplace injury can vary drastically from state to state. In particular, workers in one state may enjoy more freedom to choose their own medical providers than those living elsewhere.It's a mixed bag in...
Why can nursing home abuse and neglect be so hard to spot?
When your loved one is in a nursing home, changes in their behavior or a sudden decline in their health can make you nervous. Maybe you see some unusual bruises on their arms or face, or maybe you're concerned that they seem withdrawn and depressed. The administration...
How to research your surgeon
There's no such thing as "minor" surgery. All surgery has the potential for complications, and surgical errors are the second-most common reason for medical malpractice claims, accounting for roughly 25% of the cases that end up being brought against medical...
Could you have a claim for loss of consortium?
If your spouse had the misfortune to be injured in a car accident as a result of another driver's negligence, it might be possible for you to file your own separate claim for damages due to the loss of consortium.Loss of consortium claims center around a loss of love,...
When doctors amputate the wrong limb
Coming to terms with having an arm or leg amputated is incredibly difficult. Your entire world is irretrievably altered and will never again be the same.But undergoing an amputation of the wrong limb due to a medical error is just beyond the pale. The problem is...
Fetal monitoring is imperative during labor and delivery
A woman who's in labor at a hospital or birth center will likely undergo some sort of monitoring to ensure that she and the baby are both faring well during the process. Some midwives will also perform monitoring during labor in a home birth. There are many things...
Injured railroad workers have 3 years to file a claim
In 1908, the Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA) was enacted to offer some protections for injured railroad workers. It addressed the lack of appropriate safety standards in the industry. Those lax standards led to many workers dying or suffering from...