Birth injuries including cerebral palsy, paralysis, bone fractures and others have the potential to cause lifelong disabilities. Physicians have a duty of care to their patients and their unborn children to protect them from these injuries. When an injury occurs, a...
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COVID-19 Outbreak at Holyoke Soldiers’ Home: A Story of Neglect and Incompetence
Residents of the Holyoke Soldiers' Home were negligently exposed to coronavirus through the negligent actions of staff and administrators. This negligence resulted in a significant outbreak of infections within the elderly population that claimed the lives of 76...
Klumpke Palsy: Causes, Treatment, Prognosis
Klumpke Palsy can require years of treatment and surgery, and may still leave a child with permanent loss of limb function. Sometimes referred to as Horner Syndrome, the injury most commonly affects the shoulders and upper arms. Parents whose children suffer this...
Relationship between tenants and landlords in the near future
Even though we are still in the midst of ongoing health crisis, it is probably fair to say that there are few, if any, types of business relationships left that have not been affected. One of those is the landlord and tenant relationship. While many renters were...
Dealing with the aftermath of a serious injury
Following a serious injury, such as injuries caused by a car accident or harm caused by medical malpractice, victims may be left facing lifelong damages and suffering. As a result, they should be familiar with the different types of damages available through a...
Telehealth has legal risks
Doctors are providing a greater range of virtual medical services to patients at another location, even in another state. This technology was considered as a safe alternative to entering a doctor’s office this spring. But doctors must take steps to assure that they...
Care Managers Lack Knowledge and Strategies to Prevent Elder Abuse & Neglect
Care managers often lack knowledge of elder abuse, and thus are unable to develop effective strategies capable of preventing elder abuse and neglect within their facilities. This is an often overlooked issue that negatively impacts patient health and safety. As a...
Number of Medical Malpractice Cases Continues to Fall
The rate of professional liability claims filed against physicians and other medical professionals is declining. There are many reasons for this including improved patient safety caused by greater oversight and stricter adherence to established regulations....
Questionable data gathering provokes suspicion of top surgeon
One of the most important success factors for physicians and medical researchers is information about other cases. Collecting data from various healthcare institutions and about different patients helps physicians put their own cases into perspective. Researchers can...
Road Deaths in Illinois Rise Despite Virus Restrictions
COVID-19 put the brakes on the economy, but it hit the accelerator on the number of fatality rates per miles driven. There are many reasons for this including driver fatigue and the willingness to engage in dangerous driving behaviors while the roads are less...
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