Dan Thistle A misdiagnosed bone fracture, whether from an arm, leg, or other body part can cause irreparable damage that should never have occurred. The delay in an accurate diagnosis can prevent the bone from healing properly and cause constant pain, limit movement of the injured area, and substantial alteration of your lifestyle. When a patient arrives … Read more
Heart disease is the leading cause of death among men and women in the United States. It can strike anyone, young or old, man or woman, any race or ethnicity. More than 650,000 people die of heart disease in the United States each year. That represents about 27 percent of all deaths in this country, … Read more
Whenever you undergo surgery or some other type of medical procedure with a doctor, you will be asked to sign a Consent Form. What are they? These are forms that list any type of known risk of that surgical procedure, state that these risks have been explained to you, and you have agreed to undergo … Read more
If you or a loved one have been seriously injured as a result of medical malpractice, are dealing with the stress of mounting medical bills, and are thinking about going forward with a claim, it is natural to be concerned you may do something to harm your case. This is especially so when you are … Read more
The only thing worse than losing a family member, is when their death is caused by another’s negligence or wrongdoing. If that is the case, you may want to investigate the cause of your family member’s premature death, but the legal proceedings can be quite overwhelming, especially while still in shock and grieving for the … Read more
Medical malpractice affects many individuals when health care professionals commit errors in the operating room, hospital, or doctor’s office. Medical error was the third leading cause of death in 2016, and over 21% of adults in 2017 reported experiencing a medical error of some kind. If you have sustained an injury that you suspect may … Read more
A slip and fall at a nursing home can be devastating given the circumstances why someone is a resident there. You can have an elderly family member for whom a slip and fall can be a devastating and life altering event. Or you or a family member could be in the nursing home because you … Read more
Unfortunately, many individuals suffer injury as a result of abuse or neglect in nursing homes. With around 2 million cases of elder abuse reported every year, it’s important to be vigilant if you or a loved one resides in a nursing home. Take a look at the following steps to learn how you should go … Read more
If you are one of the millions of people each year who was injured in an auto accident and are dealing with rising medical bills, lost wages, ongoing pain, etc. there are some important steps you need to take to help get those bills covered and to bring a successful auto claim. The first is … Read more
Accidents happen—perhaps you’ve been on the receiving end of one, whether at work, through medical malpractice, in a car accident, etc. Car accidents alone affect around 6 million Americans per year according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. If you’ve sustained an injury as a result of any type of accident, you deserve to … Read more