Proving a civil case after an injury or illness in a hospital is not so dissimilar from proving a criminal case after a suspected violation of law. The plaintiff, like the prosecution, must prove the connection of liability between the defendant and the supposed...
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Month: September 2019
What can you do to prevent errors during surgery?
Surgical errors are every patient's worst nightmare. From removing the wrong organ to operating on the wrong part of the body, these errors can be life-changing, cause pain and lead to the need for further operations.It is in every patient's best interests to know...
Illinois nursing home has been cited violations more than once
Children often grow up with a sense of family, reinforced by the presence of relatives and close friends. Even when parents go it alone, they do their best to make sure children are ready to accept their place in life. But this relationship does not last forever....
Get help if your loved one was hurt in a nursing home
As someone who has an aging parent, the thing that frightens you is that they will be mistreated or harmed while in the care of those who are meant to protect them. From being left without meals due to an oversight to being overmedicated to make them stay quiet, there...
Three types of liability may contribute to personal injuries
Accidents can happen at any time for nearly any reason. Natural disasters, poor judgment and changing circumstances can cause damage and injury in professional settings as well as on the road or other places. When are others responsible for the results of...
What is a corneal abrasion, and is it dangerous?
Among the injuries you could suffer in a car crash, one of the most devastating is an injury to the eyes. Motor vehicle crash-associated eye injuries can take many weeks, months or longer to heal. In some cases, surgery may be needed or a patient could be left...
Judge rules on behalf of boy injured at birth
Injuries at birth can disappear -- like a bruise som. However, some can last forever. A lack of oxygen during birth can result in cerebral palsy, which is a condition affecting the central nervous system for a person's entire life. More subtle issues can also span a...
Birth injuries can occur for a variety of reasons
Sometimes babies struggle to come into this world safely. The journey through the birth canal can be dangerous. Without close monitoring, many babies suffer injuries.Birth injuries can happen for many reasons. Some common causes of difficult births that may result in...