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Elder abuse is a broad category. It can cover physical abuse and neglect of the elderly in nursing homes or by at-home caregivers and relatives. Taking advantage of senior citizens in order to commit financial fraud against them to take their money is also a form of elder abuse and it’s shockingly common in…

When we go to a hospital or clinic, we naturally expect the doctors and staff to make our health and safety their top priority. While we may assume that we are in a safe place in a medical setting, the truth is that medical malpractice is a serious issue in the United States, impacting…

The years-long fight in the US Legislature to secure funding for veterans harmed by exposure to toxic substances finally ended in 2022 with the signing of the PACT Act. The bipartisan action delivers on the Biden Administration’s promise to address the issue of toxic exposures and their ongoing impacts on veterans. The issue hits…

Thousands of victims of the water contamination at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune have come forward with their claims since the Camp Lejeune Justice Act passed as part of the bipartisan PACT Act expanding benefits and compensation for victims of toxic exposure in the military. The Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxins Act is one…

For decades, the drinking water at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune was contaminated with shockingly high concentrations of toxic Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs’) from solvents and other chemicals improperly stored in leaking underground tanks. These contaminants came from both a dry-cleaning business and from military facilities operating on the base. Leaking toxins seeped into…

You file a medical malpractice lawsuit in Arizona in the proper court of jurisdiction. If you have not filed a claim with the insurer, it is critical to engage in the negotiation process before filing a petition with the local court. You may also have to file a complaint against the licensed healthcare provider…

We’ve heard a great deal in recent months about the contaminated water at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and its cancer-causing ill effects on veterans. But a less-often talked about concern associated with water contamination at Camp Lejeune is the effect it had on unborn babies. Clear evidence proves that many children born to…

The most common medical errors include improper testing procedures, surgical errors, medication errors, misdiagnoses, and early hospital release. A medical error should never happen since healthcare providers hold a general and medical duty of care. Failing to meet these duties can lead to a medical malpractice case on behalf of injury victims or, in…

Yes, nursing homes are generally liable for falls if they breach their general or medical duty of care. Under these circumstances, you can file a compensation claim on behalf of your family and loved one for breaches that resulted in injury and financial losses. Always get legal advice if you think assisted living negligence…

The difference between Erb’s palsy and cerebral palsy (CP) is that a birth injury causes Erb’s palsy. Abnormal brain development can result in CP. Erb’s palsy is also a nerve condition, and CP is a cerebral motor cortex issue; however, both conditions affect muscle function. In this article, a Phoenix birth injury lawyer describes…