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- Fighting the Harm Caused by Medical Malpractice
Jun 2, 2016
In May 2016, a study published in the British Medical Journal revealed errors in health care facilities may be the third-leading cause of death in the U.S. The new research, a fresh look at four large studies, found that medical mistakes kill an estimated 251,000 patients in the U.S. every year – a substantially higher number than previously reported. Seventeen years ago, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) published a landmark report concluding that mistakes in medical...Read More - Transverse Myelitis: A Rare but Serious Vaccine Injury
Jun 2, 2016
Transverse myelitis is a neurological disorder caused by inflammation of the spinal cord. People with the condition can suffer lifelong, debilitating and complications. As a rare vaccine side effect, transverse myelitis develops unexpectedly, often beginning as an onset of lower back pain or muscle weakness. Symptoms can quickly progress to paralysis, urinary retention and loss of bowel control. It’s rare to develop transverse myelitis as an adverse reaction to a vaccine, but the condition can leave...Read More - How Do I Know if My Insurance Company Acted in Bad Faith?
Jun 2, 2016
People choose their insurance policies carefully based on numerous factors; not least of which are the benefits they would receive in the event they need to file a claim. Subscribers then rightfully expect their insurance company to adequately and efficiently back them up when something unexpected happens. Insurance companies are required under Pennsylvania law to willingly pay claims properly and promptly. This means accepting and paying a valid claim in a reasonable amount of time. However,...Read More - The Role Electronic Control Modules Play after an Auto Accident
Jun 1, 2016
The central nervous system of a modern day motor vehicle is the Electronic Control Module (ECM). ECMs monitor the various sensors in cars and trucks, processing their information to make decisions about fuel management, brake activation, airbag deployment, and more. They also run diagnostics on the systems of the vehicle and alert the driver to problems if necessary. If you have been injured in a car or truck wreckt, data from an EDR may help to...Read More - Common Causes of Erb’s Palsy Birth Injuries
Jun 1, 2016
Erb’s palsy, a form of brachial plexus palsy, is a lifelong birth injury that causes weakness and loss of motion in the arm, wrist and/or hand. One to two of every 1,000 babies have been diagnosed with Erb’s palsy, but the condition is preventable. Erb’s palsy can develop when a brachial plexus nerve is stretched so badly that it ruptures or tears from the root altogether. A nerve that sustains this type of damage will not heal...Read More - 5 Things to Know About Working with A Vaccine Lawyer and VICP Claims
May 31, 2016
Vaccinations save lives and prevent dangerous diseases, but children and adults can suffer severe and permanent adverse reactions in very rare cases. Below are answers to some frequently asked questions about working with a vaccine lawyer, obtaining compensation for injuries, and more. How do I receive compensation for an adverse vaccine reaction? The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) is a federal program set up to compensate people injured by certain vaccines. A claim can be filed...Read More - 5 Questions to Ask when Hiring a Medical Malpractice Lawyer
May 31, 2016
When a patient has been seriously hurt by medical negligence, choosing a qualified medical malpractice lawyer is crucial to obtaining financial recovery for the preventable harm that occurred. Finding the right attorney can seem like a daunting task, as countless law firms advertise their services online, in newspapers, on TV and elsewhere. To begin to narrow the selection process, prospective clients should search the Internet for attorneys in the state in which the alleged malpractice occurred...Read More - Tips for Patients to Help Prevent Medical Negligence Errors
May 27, 2016
A new study has found that medical errors in hospitals and other health care facilities may now be the third-leading cause of death in the U.S. These instances of medical negligence claim the lives of 251,000 patients in the U.S. every year, which accounts for about 9.5 percent of all annual deaths. What can patients do to protect themselves from these life-threatening errors? The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Agency for Healthcare Research and...Read More - Do You Really Need Rental Car Insurance?
May 26, 2016
The optional loss damage waiver is often expensive when you rent a car, but it limits or eliminates your financial liability for damage to the vehicle you rent. While the decision might have once been more cut and dry, choosing whether to purchase this additional insurance coverage has become “… significantly complicated by the fact that many rental companies are now charging their customers for diminished value and administrative charges when they crash a rental...Read More - 8 Rare but Severe Vaccine Injuries and Reactions
May 25, 2016
If you developed an adverse reaction to a vaccine, you may be entitled to compensation that the government has set aside specifically for rare but severe vaccine injuries. Below are some of the rare reactions adults and children have developed after receiving a vaccination. Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis (ADEM) is a neurological disorder that causes a sudden inflammatory attack on the brain and spinal cord. In some cases, the condition can be life-threatening or cause mild motor deficits,...Read More