You may have gone in for a routine operation, only to come out with long-term pain and suffering—not to mention the financial struggle that can come with it. If you think you’ve encountered medical negligence, then it’s time to consider taking legal action. Read on for the steps you...
Sara was astonished when a patient named her in a suit for negligence, claiming he had injured himself because she failed to answer his call button. "I ran every time he pressed that button," bristled Sara to co-workers. "He fell the one time I didn't get to his bedside within two ...
When you visit the doctor for medical treatment, you usually assume that the physician is qualified to provide the medication or procedures you need to improve your condition. If you receive an inaccurate diagnosis, you can sue the physician for medical malpractice or negligence. Here is some imp...
Lisa McPherson's Body Was Covered In Bruises And Cockroach Bites When She Was Taken To The Hospital Photo: Estate of Lisa McPherson Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 3.0 On December 5, 1995, longtime Scientologist Lisa McPherson appeared to go into shock. Her caretakers in the hotel...
Why Hiring a Lawyer for Such Cases is Important When someone’s negligence rips a loved one from your life far too soon, the absolute last thing you should have to worry about is legal fine print and jumped-through hoops. Here’s why you need an experienced lawyer’s help every step of...
the U.S. government has used the doctrine ofsovereign immunity, which dictates that a government can't be sued, even in cases of alleged negligence. In lawsuits against the United States dealing with atomic testing and Agent Orange, the Supreme Court has upheld the legality of sovereign immunit...
There have been several court rulings in the last year discussing HIPAA regulations and how covered entities are allowed to release PHI. Connecticut: The Connecticut Supreme Court ruled in November 2014 that patients cansue a medical office for HIPAA negligenceif it violates regulations th...
Without workers' compensation, employers can be sued for negligence and left on the hook for all medical expenses and lost wages. Getty Images Workers’ compensation is aninsurance policyrequired by all states other than Texas for companies with employees. Each state has its own rules as to how...
A hold harmless clause does not always protect a company against lawsuit or liability. The agreement must specifically state that the signee is waiving their right to sue for negligence.1 Examples of Hold Harmless Clauses Hold harmless agreements are not just for high-risk activities like skydivin...
Investors:Misrepresentations, whether intentional or due to negligence, can distort the true financial health and performance of a company. For example, overstating revenues or understating expenses can artificially inflate profitability metrics, leading investors to overvalue the company's stock. Conversel...