What is Medical malpractice? Medical malpractice occurs when a health care provider treats a patient in a manner that deviates from the medical standard or care, and the patient suffers harm as a result. What is the medical standard of care? The issue with many medical malpractice claims is determining what the standard of care …
Disability 101
There are four types of disability claims that you may be eligible for after an injury. Claims are broken into two categories depending on the length of the injury: Temporary and permanent. Then they are broken down depending on the severity of the injury. The type of disability you qualify for determines what type of …
Turbulence Happens: Keep Your Child Safe
By Matt Devoti The situation was not unusual. On my way back from Dallas, the flight on which I traveled encountered turbulence. You know the feeling. The cabin shook and a moment of weightlessness occurred. Shortly thereafter, the plane settled. We weren’t surprised. The pilot had forewarned us of the turbulence. My wife was grabbing …
Youth Soccer and Concussions: A Growing Trend
by Tatum O’Brien Each year, more than three million children in the U.S. participate in youth soccer, nearly twice as many as in 1990. While soccer is an extremely popular sport, soccer injuries are sending more and more young players to the emergency room with concussion symptoms. According to a CBS News report, the rate …
Studies Uncover Long-Term Effects of Traumatic Brain Injury
By Lily Grace Doctors are beginning to get answers to the question that every parent whose child has had a traumatic brain injury (TBI) wants to know; “What will my child be like 10 years from now?” At a recent meeting, Brad Kurowski, M.D., a physician in the division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at …
Tall Tales: 4 Brain Injury Myths Debunked
By Florence J. Murray Given the complex nature of the human brain, it is not surprising that there is no one symptom that conclusively indicates that a person has suffered a brain injury. However, when combined with a full picture of the person before a concussive event has occurred, those who interact with a person …
Don’t Risk Not Recognizing MRSA
By Bryan Silver Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus, commonly referred to as MRSA, is an infection caused by a type of staph bacteria that is resistant to many of the antibiotics used to treat ordinary staph outbreaks. The danger here is obvious, as the resulting infection is often difficult to control and can quickly become life-threatening. As …
Tips for Preventing Winter Slip & Falls
While slip & falls can happen any time of year, the winter season seems to create the most problems. Snow and ice should always be approached with caution, not only on our roadways, but on our walkways too. We can’t always choose to stay inside. Sometimes we need to get from point A to point …
Understanding Wrongful Death & Survival Actions Claims
There are two types of claims that can be filed by the family of the deceased involved in a wrongful death: Survival Actions claims and Wrongful Death claims. And while both claims are governed by state law, they are different in that they authorize separate types of damages to be awarded to the estate. Wrongful …
Why Documentation is Key for Personal Injury Claims
If you or a loved one have been in a car accident, you know how traumatic of an experience the aftermath can be. You may require medical treatment for your injuries, and undoubtedly will be in constant communication with your car insurance company to sort through the necessary documentation. These are high-stress times. We understand. …