Most people assume that rear-end collisions are automatically the fault of the person in back, but that’s not necessarily true. In many cases, there is some type of negligence on the part of the driver in back — either from distracting driving, tailgating, speeding, and the list goes on. Negligence occurs, as described by NOLO, when “someone’s conduct falls below an established standard of … [Read more...]
5 Common Surgical Errors
Everyone makes mistakes. But when the mistake is during surgery, it can have serious or deadly consequences. Surgical errors are more common than you might think. It doesn’t matter if your surgery is minor and uncomplicated, the reality is that surgical errors happen all too often. 5 Common Surgical Errors Here are 5 of the most common surgical errors: Foreign objects left in … [Read more...]
The Increase of Deadly U.S. Car Crashes in 2016 is Biggest in 53 Years
Despite advances in motor vehicle safety and advocacy, motor vehicle deaths are on the rise again. The National Safety Council estimates that about 40,000 people died on the road in motor vehicle crashes in 2016. This is a 6% increase from 2015 and a 14% increase from 2014. The 2-year increase in motor vehicle deaths is the biggest in 53 years. Why are motor vehicle deaths increasing? Several … [Read more...]
What are Recoverable Damages in an Auto Accident?
Car accidents are incredibly stressful situations, especially if you suffer a serious injury. You can choose to sue an individual for your injuries after an accident. This is known as seeking compensation for damages. The type of damages received varies depending on the nature and extent of the injuries sustained. Compensatory and punitive damages are the two main categories of damages … [Read more...]
Doctors Who are Sued Once are Often Sued Again, Study Finds
Based on finding from a recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, the more a doctor is sued, the more they will be sued again. … [Read more...]
Olympus Pays Out $646 Million – Whistleblower Collects $51 Million
Olympus Corp., a Tokyo-based company that produces medical devices, will be out $646 million after they agreed to a recent settlement. The company was accused of illegally bribing and providing kickbacks to doctors and hospitals that agreed to use their equipment over other competitors. NPR describes the details of those bribes and kickbacks: U.S. investigators said the … [Read more...]
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