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Can You Sue a Doctor for Misdiagnosis?
Doctors have a duty to their patients to deliver timely and accurate diagnoses. Although medicine is an inherently uncertain field and some diseases and medical conditions may have symptoms that mimic other conditions, medical professionals have a duty to deliver the most accurate diagnoses possible to their patients. When a doctor delivers an incorrect…
Can You Sue a Doctor for Misdiagnosis?
Doctors have a duty to their patients to deliver timely and accurate diagnoses. Although medicine is an inherently uncertain field and some diseases and medical conditions may have symptoms that mimic other conditions, medical professionals have a duty to deliver the most accurate diagnoses possible to their patients. When a doctor delivers an incorrect…
Should I Release My Medical Records to Insurance Adjusters?
If you suffer injuries in a collision with another driver who was clearly at fault for the accident, then one of the next steps toward recovery is to file a claim against the at-fault driver’s insurance. Of course, the insurance company will want to see proof that your claim is legitimate, and this may…
7 Best Practices for Arizona Bicyclists
Bicycling is a healthy, fun, and eco-friendly alternative to driving, but Arizona bicyclists need to know the state’s laws concerning cycling and how to avoid accidents. Generally, the law considers bicycles as equivalent to motor vehicles, therefore bicyclists always have an obligation to follow posted traffic signals and operate their bicycles as safely as…
What Should I Do If I’ve Been in a Car Accident on the Job?
Hundreds of thousands of car accidents happen every day, and most Americans have at least an idea of what to do after an accident with another private driver. However, what happens when a accident happens on the job? Different factors come into play when an employee suffers injuries in an accident while performing his…
5 Questions to Ask When Considering A Nursing Home
More than 1.4 million elderly adults currently live in 15,700 nursing homes across the U.S. This number is expected to rise dramatically as the baby boomer population begins to age and the need for nursing home services increase. This will leave countless families with a difficult decision to make: should your loved one live…
What Is the Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act of 2018?
On October 3rd, 2018, the United States Senate overwhelmingly passed H.R. 302, or the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018. Part of this act relates to sports medicine licensure and protections for covered medical professionals. The Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act of 2018 will protect sports medicine professionals who travel across state lines with sports…
What are the Signs of Elderly Financial Abuse?
Elderly financial abuse, or financial exploitation, is a more common problem than most people realize. Underreporting has led to inaccurate measurements of how often senior citizens fall prey to fraudulent schemes and money scams. The prevalence of elderly financial abuse ranges from 2.7 to 6.6%, although the Securities and Exchange Commission says this likely…
What are the Signs of Elderly Financial Abuse?
Elderly financial abuse, or financial exploitation, is a more common problem than most people realize. Underreporting has led to inaccurate measurements of how often senior citizens fall prey to fraudulent schemes and money scams. The prevalence of elderly financial abuse ranges from 2.7 to 6.6%, although the Securities and Exchange Commission says this likely…
What Is A Doctor’s Duty Of Care?
When you visit a doctor’s office or hospital in Arizona, you have a legal right to expect a certain level of patient care. Federal and state laws hold physicians and healthcare centers to the highest standards of patient care. Falling short of these duties can cause unnecessary and preventable patient injuries, illnesses, and wrongful…