A Trusted Ally for the Injured
An American Bar Association task force recommends the oath the U.S. attorneys take before they start practicing law should be expanded to include a “commitment to upholding democracy and the rule of law,” Reuters reports. The proposal was part of an “ambitious” slate...
Slip and fall accidents can lead to more than just serious injuries. They can require medical treatment, surgical intervention, and missed work impacting your finances as well as your health. If you find yourself in such a situation, it is helpful to understand the...
In their new study, Highway To The Danger Zone; The Enduring Risks Of Electric Vehicles the Center for Justice & Democracy at New York Law School describe risks associated with the use of electronic vehicles. Such study shows that the risks involve such aspects as...
According to a new study, younger generations getting their first menstrual periods earlier and the length of time it takes to become regular is changing, both of which could point to later health problems. “Among individuals born between 1950 and 2005,...
According to an article in the Chicago Tribune by Lisa Schencker, the State of Illinois has dropped two spots since last Fall concerning ranking of hospital safety. This finding was released by the nonprofit Leapfrog Group, one of the organizations that grade or rank...
According to an article posted on wgntv.com, a School District 25 administrator said they were made aware of an allegation regarding the “potential misuse of prescription medication intended for specific student use.” The registered nurse works at Westgate Elementary...
“If they just would have believed me, this wouldn’t have happened to another woman.” Over the course of a yearlong investigation, the Chicago Tribune found that well-known Illinois health systems have allowed workers accused of abusing patients to keep providing care....
A new study published Wednesday in JAMA Surgery suggests there is a qualitative difference in the way female surgeons practice. The study suggests that patients treated by female surgeons have lower rates of adverse postoperative long-term outcomes including death...
As reported in Forbes, a lawsuit was recently filed in California against health insurer Cigna for using a software system which allowed healthcare claims to be systematically rejected in a matter of seconds without doctors ever opening patient medical records. The...
When personal injuries happen (through a car crash, slip-and-fall or medical malpractice), it is crucial to determine who is at fault so the injured party can claim the damages they are entitled to. Fault is the foundation of every personal injury claim. So, how is it...