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April 30, 2020

As many states are shutting down non-essential businesses during the current coronavirus pandemic, these states are designating medical offices, such as doctor’s offices, dentist’s offices, and physical therapists, as essential services that can stay open during stay-at-home orders. As a result, medical office workers must continue to come into contact with members of the public in the course of treatment, potentially being exposed to someone with coronavirus, especially if that person isn’t displaying symptoms. Although many coronavirus infections result in mild to moderate cold- or flu-like symptoms, a sizable portion of those who are infected with the virus do develop…

April 8, 2020

Although many COVID-19 infections result in mild to moderate cold- or flu-like symptoms requiring no hospitalization or professional medical care (and in some case infections result in no symptoms at all), a significant percentage of infections result in hospitalization, particularly for persons over the age of 60 and/or who have underlying medical conditions like respiratory or cardiovascular disease, diabetes, or a compromised immune system. As a result, COVID-19 infections can result in permanent damage to the respiratory system and even death, especially as the healthcare system becomes overwhelmed with seriously ill patients.  As many states shut down non-essential businesses during…

March 30, 2020

Are you currently in a locked-down state? Whether you’ve been ordered to shelter in place or simply practice social distancing, the Coronavirus pandemic is changing the way all Americans live their lives. This unprecedented time hasn’t caused criminal enterprises to stop operating, though. In fact, the FDA is warning that there’s some major fraudulent activity surrounding the Covid-19 virus that everyone needs to be aware of. Learn everything you need to know about Coronavirus scams below. Illegally Marketed Products Right now, there’s no treatment recommended by the FDA for coronavirus. If you see a product on the market that’s…

March 25, 2020

While advances in modern medicine continue to occur, there are always risks associated with c-sections. These are serious and major surgical procedures that occur when a woman is unable to give birth vaginally for a variety of reasons. Sometimes, the infant is in distress and an emergency c-section is required. On the other hand, c-sections are scheduled when it is believed that the woman would be unable to give birth vaginally. Just like any other surgical procedure, there are risks associated with c-sections. Things can go wrong. If an OB/GYN makes mistakes during the procedure, it is the woman and…

March 13, 2020

Consumers purchase millions of products each year, and as a result, have certain expectations when purchasing items. They expect these items to work properly and do what they are supposed to do. However, there are times when products are defective. Unfortunately, defective products can lead to serious injuries for the consumers who put their trust in a product that ends up causing more harm than good. Some products lack certain safety features and put young children at risk. Some products do not come with proper warning labels, thus putting everyone at risk who uses those products. When these products…

March 3, 2020

Ikea, the company best-known for producing a massive amount of furniture in the United States and other countries around the world, will now be paying out its largest settlement ever in a child’s dresser-related death.  The parents of Jozef Dudek are expected to receive a total of $46 million from the company, which has headquarters in Pennsylvania. Jozef Dudek was a two-year-old boy when a Malm dresser from Ikea fell on top of him and caused him to suffocate. It all happened quickly and his parents were left trying to put the pieces of the puzzle together. They could not…

February 10, 2020

After an operation, it is necessary for patients to receive an adequate amount of care due to the risks of complications that can occur. Post-op nurses have a serious obligation to provide the highest level of care possible to a patient while making sure the patient’s needs are met. If the nurse fails to provide the level of care that the patient needs and deserves, it can lead to complications that put a patient’s life at risk. Those complications could also cause an individual to file a medical malpractice lawsuit against the post-op nurse and the hospital where things…

February 3, 2020

Slip and fall accidents can happen to anyone. While some injuries from slip and fall accidents are minor, others can result in extensive injuries that require hospitalization and missed time from work. When someone is seriously injured in a slip and fall accident, it’s important to contact an experienced premises liability lawyer to help you get started with your claim.  Working on a Claim Before knowing if you have a legitimate claim or not, there are several things you must consider about your slip and fall accident, such as:  What were the conditions like in the area where…

January 31, 2020

Filing a Claim After a Car Accident Car accidents occur every day. While some of these accidents are minor, some motor vehicle accidents are much worse and can leave motorists and their passengers with serious, life-threatening injuries. Because of the extent of some injuries, car accidents can lead to personal injury claims against the driver who caused the crash to occur. When interested in pursuing a personal injury claim against the at-fault driver, it’s important to seek the knowledge and experience of a personal injury attorney. During your initial consultation with an attorney, you can provide specific…

January 11, 2020

Filing a Claim After a Slip and Fall Accident Many people will slip and fall at some point in their lives. When a slip and fall does happen, it usually causes a few scrapes or small bruises but is generally not that big of a deal. Unfortunately, some falls are a lot more serious. If a person lands the wrong way on the ground they could break bones, suffer a concussion, and even end up with other serious injuries. Litigation is often necessary when the injuries from a slip and fall accident are serious enough to require significant medical…