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Who is Liable for Dirty Instruments Used in Surgical Procedures?

November 30, 2016

Recently, the Detroit News highlighted a story of a 40-year old woman who received an outpatient procedure and was permanently injured. Her procedure was to...

November 28, 2016

Authorities have arrested a doctor in Chicago for malpractice because he administered unapproved oral vaccinations to his minor patients, reported Health Aim. The physician, Doctor...

November 25, 2016

Sports medical doctors treat team players and offer medical advice. So, are they at risk for a medical malpractice lawsuit? Does a player receiving treatment...

November 23, 2016

A lawsuit may be filed against a fictitious defendant. This person is not manifested from the plaintiff’s imagination. Instead, they are an unknown party that...

November 21, 2016

In some personal injury claims, the plaintiff may wish for his or her identity to be hidden from the defendant. Traditionally, personal injury lawsuits are...

November 18, 2016

When you have a pending personal injury claim, you will have numerous claims for compensation. Two that are commonly misunderstood and confused for one another...

November 16, 2016

Some states impose strict damage caps on compensation awarded to plaintiffs in personal injury cases. These damage caps can apply to punitive as well as...

November 14, 2016

Signed liability waivers are common at fitness centers and recreational facilities. You may be requested to sign this waiver, stating that you will not hold...

November 11, 2016

As a plaintiff, anything you say online can be used against you. With Facebook, Twitter, and other social media channels growing in popularity, and often...

November 9, 2016

Today, the possibility of printing consumer products is no longer a concept designed for Hollywood. In fact, 3D printers are capable of printing everything from...