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Medical Malpractice

Advocacy Series: Unnecessary Surgery

In this series we show you the importance of being your own advocate when it comes to your health and...

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Opioid Epidemic During the Coronavirus Pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic is making yet another serious problem even worse: the opioid epidemic. Fatal drug overdose deaths are up...

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The Difference Between Compensatory and Punitive Damages

When a person files a personal injury claim, the goal is to receive the compensation that they need after sustaining...

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Defective Birth Control

When birth control proves to be defective or poorly designed, the results can be catastrophic. Defective birth control medications and...

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Road Construction Safety for Drivers

It’s that time of year again — detours, traffic, crazy construction on highways, bridges, and even backroads. Although summer is...

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Nursing Home Neglect: Medical Negligence

Medical negligence or a medication error is made when it is administered differently than the doctor’s order or the manufacturer’s...

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Daylight Savings Time: “Fall Back” Causes More Accidents?

This Sunday, November 1st, we will all join in turning our clocks back for the winter months. While some dislike...

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Road Debris and Car Accidents

While thinking about car accidents our minds typically jump to negligent drivers: speeding, distracted driving, running a red light or...

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Common Misconceptions of Opioid Abuse

The opioid epidemic has had a devastating impact on communities across the country. Over the course of the past two...

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Medical Malpractice: How Common Is It?

Medical malpractice occurs when a health-care provider deviates from the accepted standard of care in the treatment of a patient...

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Halloween Safety

For some families, few nights are better than Halloween. The decorating, the costumes, and the trick-or-treating (aka candy!) all make...

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Nursing Home Neglect: Unexplained Injuries

Picture this: You just visited mom or dad at the nursing home, and while you’re there you notice a few...

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