A severe car accident can cause devastating physical, emotional and financial losses. Victims of negligent drivers can file a fault-based claim or lawsuit and hold the driver liable for the specific and general damages incurred. Specific damages Specific damages, also...
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Are fatal car accidents on the rise?
From frontal airbags to backup cameras, modern vehicles have hundreds of important safety features. Despite these features, fatal car accidents continue to occur. In fact, according to reporting from CNBC, the number of fatal car accidents increased by 10.5% from 2020...
What is the burden of proof in a medical malpractice case?
When you file a lawsuit against a medical professional for negligence, you have the burden to prove your claims. This requirement hinges on the basis of the American legal system that says someone is innocent of any wrongdoing until someone else can prove that person...
Why are motorcycles at risk for dangerous accidents on highways?
Although you may have a fun time out on the road, when you are on a motorcycle there are countless ways that dangers can lead to an accident. Learning about the specific factors that put motorcyclists more at risk than people in cars or trucks can help you after a...
How may I recognize and avoid defective medical products?
If you require a prescription medication or medical device and experience an adverse event, the product may have a defect. The ConsumerNotice.org website reports that before prescription products sell, they must pass at least three trials on humans. The process...
Costs of SCIs by severity
Spinal cord injuries happen in motor vehicle accidents but may also occur during surgery or even as a birth injury. These types of injuries are difficult to cure outside of additional surgery and long months of recovery. Anyone left with a permanent SCI has a lifetime...
3 signs that your loved one is a victim of nursing home abuse
As loved ones age, they may need more care than you or an in-home nurse is capable of offering. Nursing homes are an option that grants them community and aid without restricting their freedom excessively. However, not all nursing homes provide the same level of...
Teens, young adults most likely to drive distracted
There are motorists across all age groups that drive while distracted, but research shows that drivers of certain ages are the worst offenders. Teenagers and young adults are among those most likely to drive while distracted by cellphones, other passengers and other...
Can a Hospital Turn Away a Woman in Labor?
Can a hospital turn away a woman in labor? Under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA), a U.S. hospital with an emergency room (ER) cannot. This federal law requires hospitals to offer delivery services to women who arrive in active labor, no matter...
Recoverable damages in a birth injury case
Birth injuries sometimes result in significant physical, financial, and emotional damage. Valuing a birth injury claim requires a complex process of calculating the current and future repercussions of medical malpractice. In the end, damages generally fall under the...
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