What Is Wrongful Death? When a person dies due to the misconduct, negligence, or intentional harm of another person, surviving family members may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit. A wrongful death lawsuit is a civil court action requiring grounds (a legally supported reason) for filing. Wrongful death lawsuits aim to prove that […]
Also known as financial exploitation, elder financial abuse is defined by the Older Americans Act as “the fraudulent or otherwise illegal, unauthorized, or improper act or process of an individual, including a caregiver or fiduciary, that uses the resources of an older individual for monetary or personal benefit, profit, or gain, that results in depriving […]
An Overview of Damages Most of us have a general concept of “damages” as they relate to a lawsuit, but what does the term really mean? Damages are the monetary remedy awarded by a court in a civil action to one party (a plaintiff) who has been injured by another party (a defendant) through wrongful […]
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What Is the Role of a Radiologist? A radiologist is a medical specialist who has been trained to read and interpret the results of medical images, such as MRIs, CTs, and x-rays. A radiologist works in conjunction with other physicians who request imaging tests. For instance, if a primary care physician orders a chest x-ray, […]
As our country’s population ages, it is inevitable that many will need additional care. While some people may be able to care for elderly family members themselves, others may need to hire home health aides or move loved ones into nursing homes or other assisted living facilities. While many of these facilities offer quality care […]
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After the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) was enacted, federal law began regulating retirement plans and insurance for private employers in the United States. The Act established legal guidelines for all private pension plans, investment practices, and the administration of these programs. Minimum standards regarding life insurance, disability, welfare, and health plans […]
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For the most part, physicians work hard to care for their patients, and they always have their patients’ best interests at heart. However, sometimes doctors make mistakes. When those mistakes lead to serious consequences, injury, or death, a patient may choose to file a lawsuit against the physician for the harm he or she suffered. […]
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Unfortunately, financial fraud targeting the aging population are extremely common within the United States. Some these scams even involve relatives, friends, and family members who steal funds from their elder family member when they receive power of attorney. In a power of attorney scam, the family members who have been granted power will claim they […]
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The construction of pipelines in the country has been increasing, especially with the continuation of Marcellus and Utica shale developments in the oil and gas sector. More landowners in the Utica area have or will be approached by a company requesting to receive an easement so that they may construct a pipeline on their property. An […]
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Whiplash is a very common injury associated with rear-end collisions and other types of motor vehicle accidents. Unfortunately, the sheer force that causes whiplash can lead to other serious conditions, including debilitating chronic pain. The validity of a whiplash claim often comes under question, but it is a real condition that many accident victims suffer. […]
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What Is Wrongful Death?
/in Car Accidents, Insurance & Benefits, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury /by adminWhat Is Wrongful Death? When a person dies due to the misconduct, negligence, or intentional harm of another person, surviving family members may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit. A wrongful death lawsuit is a civil court action requiring grounds (a legally supported reason) for filing. Wrongful death lawsuits aim to prove that […]
What Is Elder Financial Abuse?
/in Elderly, Insurance & Benefits, Litigation, Nursing Home Abuse /by adminAlso known as financial exploitation, elder financial abuse is defined by the Older Americans Act as “the fraudulent or otherwise illegal, unauthorized, or improper act or process of an individual, including a caregiver or fiduciary, that uses the resources of an older individual for monetary or personal benefit, profit, or gain, that results in depriving […]
What Are Damages?
/in Litigation /by adminAn Overview of Damages Most of us have a general concept of “damages” as they relate to a lawsuit, but what does the term really mean? Damages are the monetary remedy awarded by a court in a civil action to one party (a plaintiff) who has been injured by another party (a defendant) through wrongful […]
What Is Radiology Malpractice?
/in Litigation, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury /by adminWhat Is the Role of a Radiologist? A radiologist is a medical specialist who has been trained to read and interpret the results of medical images, such as MRIs, CTs, and x-rays. A radiologist works in conjunction with other physicians who request imaging tests. For instance, if a primary care physician orders a chest x-ray, […]
What Is Elder Care Neglect?
/in Elderly, Nursing Home Abuse /by adminAs our country’s population ages, it is inevitable that many will need additional care. While some people may be able to care for elderly family members themselves, others may need to hire home health aides or move loved ones into nursing homes or other assisted living facilities. While many of these facilities offer quality care […]
What Is an ERISA Dispute?
/in ERISA, Insurance & Benefits /by adminAfter the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) was enacted, federal law began regulating retirement plans and insurance for private employers in the United States. The Act established legal guidelines for all private pension plans, investment practices, and the administration of these programs. Minimum standards regarding life insurance, disability, welfare, and health plans […]
Most Common Types of Medical Malpractice Claims
/in Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury /by adminFor the most part, physicians work hard to care for their patients, and they always have their patients’ best interests at heart. However, sometimes doctors make mistakes. When those mistakes lead to serious consequences, injury, or death, a patient may choose to file a lawsuit against the physician for the harm he or she suffered. […]
Elder Abuse: Misusing Power of Attorney Documents
/in Elderly, Nursing Home Abuse /by adminUnfortunately, financial fraud targeting the aging population are extremely common within the United States. Some these scams even involve relatives, friends, and family members who steal funds from their elder family member when they receive power of attorney. In a power of attorney scam, the family members who have been granted power will claim they […]
5 Common Myths Regarding Car Accidents and Whiplash
/in Car Accidents, Personal Injury /by adminWhiplash is a very common injury associated with rear-end collisions and other types of motor vehicle accidents. Unfortunately, the sheer force that causes whiplash can lead to other serious conditions, including debilitating chronic pain. The validity of a whiplash claim often comes under question, but it is a real condition that many accident victims suffer. […]