The ultrasound is an important medical tool that physicians and other health care providers use to discover and diagnose a range of medical conditions. Ultrasounds are used most often to look at a developing fetus during pregnancy. If an ultrasound technician or physician makes a mistake during an ultrasound examination, it can lead to a […]
As a patient at a hospital or doctor’s office, you have the right to give your informed consent before undergoing any treatment or procedure. If a physician or surgeon fails to get your informed consent, it may be medical malpractice. Find out if and when you have grounds to file a medical malpractice claim in […]
In a personal injury case, the legal term for the financial compensation available to the victim for injuries and other losses connected to an accident is damages. Damages are broken down into two major categories: compensatory and punitive damages. The first type makes a victim whole again by reimbursing him or her for specific losses, […]
Many commercial trucks transport hazardous materials, otherwise known as hazmat. These materials include gasoline, oil, liquid nitrogen, compressed air and flammable substances. Unfortunately, transporting hazardous cargo comes with an increased risk of catastrophic injuries and deaths in truck accidents. Serious injuries and unique federal regulations make hazmat truck accidents different from other commercial truck accidents […]
A commercial truck accident can be physically, mentally and economically devastating for a victim. Unfortunately, the trucking company’s main priority will be to avoid a large payout. This mission will make the truck company use many strategies to protect its bottom line. One of these is to send out a truck accident quick response team […]