Elder abuse is a serious social concern in both developing and developed countries. WHO defines elder abuse as “a single, or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action, occurring within any relationship where there is an expectation of trust which causes harm or...
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Legal Malpractice Claims – The Need to Be Aware of Their Significant Prevalence
Attorneys handling medical malpractice and personal injury cases know how tedious the medical record review process is. To get them reviewed by licensed medical professionals and gather correct and...
What’s the Lifespan of a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit?
As any busy medical record review company reviewing thousands of medical records to ensure optimal medical review solutions will endorse, medical malpractice claims are more complicated than other...
Medical Negligence Cases, Its Trends and Verdicts
Doctors, nurses, dentists, pathologists, technicians, hospitals, nursing homes and any person or entity that provides medical care are at risk of medical malpractice if they fail to adhere to the...
The Healthcare Provider’s Duty of Care – The First Element in a Malpractice Case
In a medical malpractice case, medical records form the foundation on which the case is developed. This makes medical records review a crucial element in such cases. Medical record review companies...
Mobile Apps and the Question of Product Liability
Mobile apps have become part and parcel of the daily life of people all over the world, with manufacturers developing apps that cater to diverse interests and needs. According to the App...
Social Security Administration Beefing up Security
A recent conversation I had with one of my acquaintances set me thinking about security in any organization. We were discussing a large business both of us were familiar with, when their unique...
Wrong-Site Surgery – Medical-Legal Risks Involved
Wrong site, wrong patient, and wrong procedure surgeries are grave patient safety incidents that are avoidable. However, these occur mainly due to healthcare providers not effectively using the...
CMV Driver Fatigue and Crash Risk – More Research Needed to Establish the Connection
Thousands of large commercial motor vehicles ply the nation’s roadways on a daily basis covering thousands of miles. The FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) “develops and enforces...
Robotic Surgery Resulting in Medical Malpractice Lawsuits
Medical malpractice cases which involve a detailed medical record review of the claimant’s medical records are very challenging and difficult to prove and obtain a favorable verdict. Many...
Statute of Limitations Crucial in Personal Injury Cases
A large number of personal injury claims arise from injuries in department stores, restaurants, grocery stores and other such public places. Often, negligence and poor maintenance are the main...