In personal injury claims, medical record summaries serve as vital tools for both plaintiffs and defendants in presenting and evaluating evidence related to the injuries sustained. They offer a concise overview of the plaintiff’s medical history, diagnoses,...
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Product Liability vs. Medical Malpractice – What Is the Difference?
Defective medical products cause thousands of injuries every year in the United States and a number of cases are registered under product liability. Such cases require records review, and attorneys...
Mass Tort Lawsuit – Here are the Most Frequently Asked Questions
Mass tort litigation has become a powerful form of litigation in both state and federal courts. This litigation will be handled by an attorney or a group of attorneys to represent several parties in...
Top Signs that Help Employers Detect Workers’ Compensation Fraud
Workers’ compensation provides wage reimbursement to employees who have suffered a work-related injury or illness. These benefits are usually paid in the form of lost wages, compensation for...
Social Security Retirement Benefits vs Medicare Benefits
The SSA (Social Security Administration) manages the social security retirement and social security disability benefit programs, both of which provide financial support to millions of Americans. To...
What Factors to Consider when Choosing a Personal Injury Lawyer
In any injury case, having a personal injury lawyer to represent you is a major consideration. The patient's medical records provides crucial evidence and a good lawyer will ensure that all these...
Do You Have to Pay Taxes on Your Social Security Benefits?
Social security benefits may be taxable, whether the benefits are spousal / survivor / disability benefits or retirement benefits. Disability benefits are awarded only after a comprehensive medical...
HIPAA and the Important Question of Medical Records Privacy
Medical records exist in paper and electronic formats, and in both cases compliance regulations as regards protected health information (PHI) exist. The medical chart is a legal record as well and...
5 Chief Considerations When Determining Eligibility for SSDI Benefits
SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) and SSI (Supplemental Security Income) programs are designed to provide genuinely disabled or blind Americans with the economic support they need, and are...
Why Good Housekeeping Is Vital to Ensure Workplace Safety
A safe workplace must be the primary consideration of any employer to ensure the well being of their employees and their satisfaction, and also reduce workers' compensation costs. Often, an unsafe...
Medical Record Types and What They Are Legally Required to Contain
The medical record being a legal document is very important when it comes to personal injury, medical malpractice, product liability and insurance litigation. The medical records needed for such...