When you put your health and well-being in the hands of a medical professional, you fully expect that they will perform their duties to a certain standard. After all, this is what medical professionals are trained to do. However, every day, people are inadvertently injured or affected by poor standards of care in the medical industry either by a professional or by a facility. If you have been a victim of medical malpractice on any level, it is imperative that you seek the advice of an attorney.
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If a loved one was recently killed in an accident of any kind, it's important that you talk with a wrongful death attorney right away. The attorney will help you understand your state's statute of limitations for wrongful death lawsuits and can help you build a strong case. Since the statute of limitations can be as little as one year, the sooner you talk with an attorney, the better. If you're wondering if it's worth pursuing a wrongful death claim, you should understand the types of damages you may be able to collect.
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Were your front teeth knocked out in a brawl that you didn't start? If you want to get your teeth fixed but don't have the funds, it might be time for you to consider a lawsuit against your attacker. You can begin the legal process by first speaking to a personal injury lawyer to make sure you have a case that is worth pursuing in court. This article will give you insight about the services a lawyer can provide to help you get compensated for your missing teeth.
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If you've been injured in a car accident, you expect the at-fault party to compensate you for your medical expenses, your wrecked car, and more. While the term "liability" is often heard when people get involved in personal injury situations, many people don't really have a good understanding of what it means. In fact, liability is one of the most important factors in the amount of money damages you may be entitled to, and this term could spell the difference between a good and an inadequate settlement.
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Your medical chart used to be a physical file with pages where the doctor could make handwritten notes about your condition and care. Especially progressive physicians might spend a couple minutes talking into a tape recorder so that the notes could be transcribed and added to the chart later for easier reading. Now—nearly every office uses some form of electronic health record (EHR)—and patients are getting injured as a result. Could your EHR be behind your medical injury?
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