Lawyers working on commercial truck accident cases know that these cases are complicated and require proper organization of facts for a clear understanding. Liability in a truck accident implies the legal responsibility of the truck driver/company for the damages or...
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Hospital-acquired Infections and the Medical Negligence Risk
This is a continuation of the ideas presented in our earlier blog “Universal Precautions and Standard Precautions & Their Legal Significance.” Medical negligence cases are of different types and...
Universal Precautions and Standard Precautions & Their Legal Significance
Healthcare lawsuits mostly involve a deviation from an established standard of care. To identify such deviation, the patient’s medical records need to be reviewed, preferably by professional medical...
How a Narrative Medical Summary Is Useful for Personal Injury Attorneys
Preparation of a narrative summary is an important medical review service that attorneys utilize to the best effect in their medical litigation. What is a medical narrative summary? It is a running...
June 15 Is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
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...
Challenges Law Firms Face in Handling Medical Records
Attorneys require collecting and reviewing of medical records to obtain crucial evidence that support their case. While the right data and information are extremely important, medical record...
What Disabilities Qualify Veterans for Social Security Disability Benefits?
Medical records are very important when determining whether an applicant is eligible for social security disability benefits. Medical records services provide the necessary support to review the...
6 Things to be Aware of When Handling Medical Records in an Injury Case
While dealing with personal injury cases, evidence is important for an attorney to explain to the court what actually happened to the plaintiff and the injuries sustained. Medical records serve as...
The Medico-Legal Importance and Use of Good Medical Records
Medical records include important details about a patient's care provided by the medical team, serving as both a crucial tool for ensuring proper medical services and a legal document. Beyond...
Top Reasons behind Long-term Disability (LTD) Claim Denials
Long-term disability (LTD) insurance is a part of a comprehensive employee benefits package that covers serious injuries and permanent disabilities that keep workers out of work for a long period of...
3 Types of Medical Records Important for Disability Claims Processing
Disability insurance is a great financial support for people who are unable to work due to a disabling injury or medical condition. People may opt for an individual disability income insurance (IDI)...