It’s unfortunate, but there are people who masquerade as “companies” in order to collect your personal information for their own financial gain. Medicare scams are especially common and could cost you or a loved one thousands of dollars. Avoid These Common Medicare Scams One of the best things you can do to prevent becoming a […]
Medication Errors 101
Medication errors cause injury to nearly 1.3 million Americans each year and cause at least one death each day, according to the FDA. From miswritten prescriptions to improper administration of medication, there are a number of ways for errors to occur. What is a Medication Error? The National Coordinating Council for Medication Error Reporting and […]
Personal Injury 101: What Are You Entitled To?
Have you or someone you love been injured? If so, it’s important to understand how to navigate the process of recovering damages. You are entitled to recover any and all damages caused by another party’s negligence or carelessness. Regardless of whether you were injured in a trucking accident, while at work, or while shopping for […]
The Third Leading Cause of Death in the U.S. May Surprise You
The statistics are disturbing. According to a 2013 article in the Journal of Patient Safety, the number of preventable deaths related to medical malpractice was estimated at over 400,000 per year. Recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention state that heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United […]
What You Need to Know About Medical Malpractice
Mistakes happen. But when they involve medical procedures, they can result in chronic injuries or even death. The Journal of the American Medical Association reports that over 225,000 individuals die each year because of medical errors. Medical malpractice occurs when a medical professional, physician, or other medical service provider does not meet the standard of […]
