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Seat belts are meant to protect vehicle riders and usually work as intended, preventing severe injuries in the event of a car crash. While a seat belt may leave a passenger with bruises or lacerations, they are saved from colliding with large inanimate objects and inflicting more serious bodily harm. However, seat belts, like…

When people suffer injuries in a car accident, they are often sure if and when to hire a car accident attorney.  While accidents resulting in only minor property damage may not require a personal injury attorney’s services, those with bodily injury usually do.  The best time to speak with and ultimately retain an experienced…

Nursing home admission can be stressful and somewhat intimidating. There is an overwhelming amount of paperwork to sign and fill out.  Many soon-to-be residents and their loved ones have little or no idea that one of the standard forms in the admission packet is a “Pre-Dispute Arbitration Agreement.” What is a Pre-Dispute Arbitration Agreement?…

Elder abuse is prevalent across the United States and occurs every day here in Arizona.  In order to end elder abuse, we as a community must first understand the problem and learn to identify the risk factors associated with this devastating crime against the elderly. What is Elder Abuse? The Center For Disease Control…

Elder abuse is at epidemic levels in the United States.  Elder abuse comes in many forms, including but not limited to physical, financial, emotional and psychological, and sexual abuse. Some elder abuse, like physical abuse, is easier to identify and treat than other types.  Emotional and psychological elder abuse are more difficult to detect…

Medical errors happen more often than we as patients would like to think.  When you suffer injuries at the hands of a caregiver, surgeon, or medical facility, you may wonder if your situation meets the criteria needed for a medical malpractice lawsuit. There are some key points to consider before pursuing any type of…

A patient might file a medical malpractice lawsuit against their doctor or medical provider after a drug recall only if the doctor or medical practitioner who prescribed the drug was negligent in doing so and the patient suffered harm as a result.  When a doctor or provider prescribes a drug for its intended purposes…

If you were the victim of a healthcare provider’s preventable error or negligence, you might be considering a medical malpractice lawsuit against that provider. This is a reasonable and often necessary pursuit due to the added expense and medical treatment needed to correct or manage the physician or facility’s mistake. However, you may be…

There are currently over 1.5 million Americans living in a nursing home, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This number is expected to grow exponentially as baby boomers enter into retirement, leaving millions of families across the U.S. wondering how to find a safe nursing home and what they should know…

Every day throughout the United States, medical errors result in preventable patient complications, illnesses, and even deaths.  As a patient, it is vital to be aware of and recognize the most common types of medical errors.  You are your first line of protection in the fight for correct and competent medical care. Medical Practitioners…