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A correct and timely diagnosis is the key to effective medical treatment. Unfortunately, missed diagnoses are among the most common forms of negligence in medical malpractice claims. Sometimes a provider misses the correct diagnosis due to overlooked or misinterpreted lab results. In the worst cases, the lack of timely, appropriate treatment due to missed…

Older adults in nursing homes face a significantly higher risk of serious infections and life-threatening sepsis. Age-related immune decline, chronic medical conditions, pressure injuries, and close-contact living environments all increase exposure and vulnerability. When staff fail to recognize early warning signs, a treatable infection can rapidly become fatal. Nursing facilities are legally required to…

Making the choice to enter a nursing home or to move an elderly loved one into a nursing home is one of life’s most difficult decisions. When an aging family member requires 24-hour care and a level of skilled care that exceeds the family’s ability to provide, a nursing home is the best option….

During a serious illness or after an injury, we place ourselves into the hands of doctors and other medical professionals with the expectation that they will treat us with diligent attention and care, prioritizing our health, well-being, and very lives as required by the Hippocratic oath.  Unfortunately, when a doctor fails to live up…

Bedsores, also called pressure ulcers or pressure sores, are an unfortunately common cause of injury and illness in elderly nursing home residents as well as in bedridden or wheelchair-bound patients. They are more common in the elderly due to the age-related degeneration of skin and muscle tissue. When an ill or bed-bound individual cannot…

There are cases where nursing home abuse and neglect results in the wrongful death of a patient. Depending on the cause of the death, responsibility for that death may fall on the nurses, nursing homeowners, or caretakers at the facility. Nursing homes may try to hide when wrongful death occurs, blaming the death on…

In a wrongful death lawsuit, a representative of the deceased’s estate files a civil lawsuit against the at-fault party seeking monetary compensation on behalf of the deceased. Usually, the person filing the lawsuit is the personal representative named in the will of the deceased’s next of kin. While the wrongful death lawsuit is against…

One of the most complex and often confusing areas of personal injury law is wrongful death. The following offers a brief explanation of: What wrongful death is in Arizona; Who can bring a wrongful death claim; The time frame in which a wrongful death claim must be filed; and The damages are available in…

Vehicle accidents occur every day all over the country, and drivers of every state should know the unique risks they face on the road, their state’s laws regarding car accidents, and their obligations as drivers. Arizona residents should know a few key statistics regarding accidents on Arizona roads, where they happen, and the aftermath…

If it seems like you’ve seen more and more hit and runs in the news lately, it’s because you have. USA Today reported that hit and runs are on the increase in the U.S., citing the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which shows that fatal hit and run accidents are trending upward. In 2009,…