Medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the United States, following heart disease and cancer. This is a statistic you won’t hear much about because doctors don’t want you to know about it. The reality is, doctors are human too and mistakes happen. When the U.S. healthcare system is overburdened as it […]
Each year, about 214,000 people die as the result of an injury. That’s one person every three minutes. Meanwhile, millions are injured and survive each year. However, these survivors often live with lasting medical, mental, and financial issues as a result of their injuries. Were you in an accident that you didn’t cause? There are […]
Have you or someone you love been a victim of medical malpractice? If so, you may have heard that you can recover your damages by taking legal action. Chances are, you might qualify to recover damages you didn’t even know about. Keep reading to learn more about how damages work in a medical malpractice case […]
The world of personal injuries is expanding all the time. More and more US lawyers are choosing to specialize in this area every year – because doing so makes you better at what you do. However, not every personal injury lawyer operates in the traditional courtroom setting that you might be used to imagining. For […]
Statistics have shown medical malpractice plaintiffs only win roughly 27% of cases that go to trial. These numbers show that if you are entering a medical malpractice lawsuit, it is vital that you have the best medical malpractice attorney on your side. Having a highly experienced attorney who specializes in medical malpractice is the best way to increase […]
Roughly 20% of serious medical conditions are misdiagnosed. A misdiagnosis occurs when a patient is said to have a condition other than what they have. It may also occur when a patient is told they have no medical conditions when they, in fact, do. The question is, can these patients can file a claim against the doctor […]
Statistics say there are over a million attorneys in the United States. Would you pick just any one of them to handle your case? Probably not! Selecting the right attorney for you is an integral part of increasing your chances of winning your case. Unfortunately, in many instances, people do not get the attorney they originally […]
In 2018, there were over 4.5 million injuries as a result of a bad car accident and nearly 40,000 deaths due to car accidents. Although the safety of motor vehicles has increased significantly throughout the 20th and 21st century, this is still a staggering number. If you’ve been involved in a bad car accident, there […]
Rideshare scooters, also known as electric rental scooters, motorized scooters, and dockless scooters, are becoming more popular in cities throughout the United States, including cities in Tennessee. The scooters provide another form of rideshare transportation for individuals who need a quick ride. A person can simply “unlock” the scooter with an app on a smartphone, […]
A recent study found that diagnostic errors were the most common reason for medical malpractice claims from 2013 to 2017. The survey revealed that 33 percent of the medical malpractice claims filed were based on errors related to the diagnosis. Over one-half of these cases involve poor clinical decisions by health care providers. A little […]