Care providers in the emergency room intentionally ignoring your rights as a patient could lead to you having a negligence claim. You have specific rights that allow you to be aware of your care and to make important decisions about it. According to WebMD, the...
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What do you know about reducing emergency room medication errors?
After a recent health diagnosis, you may require emergency medical care. If so, do you know how to protect yourself against medication errors? U.S. News & World Report offers insights into protecting yourself in the emergency room. Take steps to ensure you do not...
Examples of negligent security and how to prove it
If someone is a victim of a crime on someone else's property, it may be a case of negligent security. Because negligent security falls in the premises liability category, it requires certain elements of proof that are common to that legal area. Ways negligent security...
What are the emotional effects of facial disfigurement?
Serious injuries may result in long-term or even permanent facial disfigurement, which can be devastating long after the injuries heal. According to the American Medical Association Journal of Ethics, facial disfigurement is closely linked to self-concept, or the...
When no-fault insurance is not enough
You may have heard that Florida is a "no-fault" state in regard to motor vehicle accidents, but what does this really mean? Under no-fault laws, people who are involved in car accidents draw from their own insurance coverage to cover losses, and are required to carry...
Research of emergency department errors reveals causes of deaths
Errors in the emergency department that lead to adverse events have many contributors. Health care professionals often refer to adverse events as "never events" because they are preventable and should never happen. According to StatPearls, research has highlighted...
2 types of wrongful death claims
Whether your loved one died because of a car crash, defective product or medical malpractice, you have questions you need answered. How will you survive emotionally and financially without that person? A wrongful death lawsuit is a civil action against a party for...
What are the signs of a TBI?
After suffering from a hit to the head, it is important to keep an eye out for the formation of a brain injury. In particular, traumatic brain injuries often require medical attention. But no matter what level of severity, you should have head injuries tended to. In...
Pedestrian accidents and the likelihood of serious injuries
Whether you walk near traffic on a daily basis or occasionally walk alongside the road for brief periods of time, you need to understand the risks you face and the likelihood of serious injuries when accidents take place. Sadly, pedestrians are more vulnerable than...
Do I have a right to file a lawsuit against first responders?
You may file a lawsuit if first responders cause a serious injury or wrongful death. Emergency medical technicians or paramedics responding to a call may face allegations of medical malpractice. Licensed professionals owe a duty of care when they treat you or a family...