Why is Reviewing Your Medical Records Important?“Looking at my medical notes helped me save my life.”In reviewing her own medical notes, Pamela Desalvo was inspired by the objectivity in looking at her PDF copy of all of her past medical histories and notes. The line “clinically morbidly obese” inspired DeSalvo to take action and begin her weight-loss journey to improve her health and overcome her weight-related issues.Reading that one line in her medical notes allowed for...
Posted by Boone Callaway on 07/15/2019
Hip replacement prosthetics are supposed to help patients relieve hip pain and improve mobility. Some hip replacement devices, specifically metal-on-metal, can lead to serious complications. The following metal-on-metal hip replacement implants are associated with an increased risk of metallosis, cobalt toxicity, pseudotumors, and eventual need for revision surgeries.DePuy Pinnacle. DePuy Orthopaedics, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, manufactured Pinnacle hip implants. The company manufactured...
Posted by Bill Kershaw on 09/11/2018
Medical mistakes are responsible for an estimated 250,000 to 440,000 deaths in the US each year. Some medical mistakes are caused by medical malpractice. However, patients and their families are not always aware of this fact.Physicians and hospitals may not admit to mistakes that harm patients. According to a survey conducted by Medscape, 7 percent of physicians say it is acceptable to cover up medical errors. Another 14 percent say that it depends on the circumstances. More than 70 percent of physicians...
Hip replacement surgery is a common procedure used to relieve patients of chronic hip pain, helping them to regain mobility and providing much needed comfort. The surgery does come with some degree of risk and can require months of recovery and rehabilitation. Patients should know that these hips do not last forever. Some hip implants, additionally, come with a risk of defects that may lead to a need for revision and replacement of hip implants. After a hip replacement surgery, physicians should...
Posted by Bill Kershaw on 05/17/2018
California is often regarded as the Golden State for its sports related activities, optimal weather, internationally renowned personalities and exquisite natural wonders. Besides the perks of the State, a major drawback for the residents is the long lines of cars stuck in traffic and jammed pack roads and freeways. This has resulted in making accidents a rather common occurrence in California.A large number of roadside accidents ultimately gives rise to compensation and injury claim cases. This...
Posted by PersonalInjuryLaw.Guru Staff on 04/11/2018
After a personal injury, medical bills continue to pile up, creating deep financial problems. Fortunately, you can ease your financial burden by filing a personal injury claim to receive compensation for your injuries.Many people are concerned about how much of their settlement amount will be whittled down by taxes. In this post, you will learn how taxes can potentially impact the amount of your settlement you can keep vs how much goes to Uncle Sam.About Taxation of Personal Injury Settlement AmountFederal...
Posted by PersonalInjuryLaw.Guru Staff on 03/27/2018
Have you suffered a personal injury due to negligent behavior of another person? You can get compensation for the injuries by filing a personal injury lawsuit. Getting stuck with thousands of dollars in medical bills and lost salaries can create serious financial difficulties. By filing a personal injury compensation claim in court, you can get the necessary compensation amount that can ease financial problems. However, you should consider negotiating a settlement before filing any civil lawsuit...
Posted by PersonalInjuryLaw.Guru Staff on 03/25/2018
When a person suffers an injury due to negligent behavior of someone else, the guilty party must compensate the victim. You generally need to hire a personal injury lawyer to increase the chances of receiving maximum compensation for the injuries sustained.An important question that comes to the mind of most people when hiring personal injury attorneys is how they charge for their services. Many personal injury lawyers charge on a 'contingency fee' basis. In this post, you will learn what...
Posted by PersonalInjuryLaw.Guru Staff on 03/23/2018
Personal injuries can cause great physical, financial, and emotional pain. Injuries can result in great hardships for the victim and the families resulting in missed work and astronomical medical bills. The party guilty for the injury should compensate the victim for the losses, but often the insurance company steps in to handle the claim.Anytime you sustain an injury caused by the negligent action of another, you should always contact a personal injury attorney. Trying to file a case yourself may...
Posted by PersonalInjuryLaw.Guru Staff on 03/23/2018
