Medical malpractice is an umbrella term that encompasses many forms of physician negligence and error. One of the more common types of malpractice cases seen in court is that of failure to diagnose or errors in diagnosis. When a doctor fails to diagnose properly, it can lead to harm that the patient should not have …
Volunteers are the lifeblood of this country. They give their own time to help others at local churches, hospitals, and various shelters. They are not compensated for their time and some volunteers will work part to full-time hours without pay. While they may be required to show up for their volunteer shift at a specific …
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When filing your personal injury claim, you may wonder what types of damages you are eligible to receive. Damages are the monetary award given to the plaintiff if their personal injury claim is successful. Punitive damages, on the other hand, are not as common, which is why they are so widely misunderstood. The purpose of …
Is a dog violent because of nurture or nature? While it is true that some dogs are only violent when they are trained to be so, there are some breeds that are more prone to vicious attacks – regardless of upbringing. A person can own one of these vicious breed types and never have an …
Bedsores, also known as pressure sores or pressure ulcers, are injuries to the skin that are caused by constant pressure. There are a variety of situations that can lead to pressure sores, but they most often occur when someone lies in a particular position for too long. This excessive pressure eventually causes the skin to …
In New York City, there are thousands of taxi cabs operating each day. New Yorkers rely on taxis to take them to work, school, and even run errands. For many residents, taxis are their sole mode of transportation. Unfortunately, taxi accidents are just as common as their use – and passengers injured in a taxi …
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