When a medical error occurs during surgery, it can have very devastating consequences for the patient. According to some reports, there are over 28 million surgeries that occur every year in the United States, and every year patients suffer at the hands of negligent doctors. Sadly, a study published by Johns Hopkins Medicine suggests that medical errors are the third leading cause of casualties in the country.Surgical malpractice occurs when a person has been injured because of the carelessness...
Posted by James Heiting on 07/29/2019
Whether you've suffered a slip & fall, were injured in a car accident or were bitten by a dog, many people are often left wondering if they have a personal injury claim against the liable party. It's actually fairly common to be involved in a collision or other incident and not feel the full effects of the trauma at the moment it occurs. Adrenaline, shock and human biology have ways of masking pain immediately following a traumatic event.However, over the next few days you can feel the...
Posted by PersonalInjuryLaw.Guru Staff on 07/29/2019
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
If you have been injured in an auto accident, it is likely that emergency services will arrive at the scene of the incident. Emergency services are dispatched to help ensure that you receive the medical care you need. If you have been involved in a minor accident, however, it is important that you seek medical attention regardless.After a car accident, many people will fail to recognize injuries due to the emotions that the victim will experience. Due to adrenaline or even fear, many drivers will...
Posted by Justin King on 12/12/2018
Being struck by a moving vehicle can perhaps be one of the most terrifying experiences a person can undergo. While a victim’s emotions can be in panic, it is essential that he or she take a series of steps that could ensure his or her protection in the event that a claim needs to be presented.If you or someone you know has been hit by a moving vehicle, speak to a qualified attorney. An attorney with the right experience can assist you in understanding what local laws can serve to protect you....
Injuries can happen to anyone, at any time. It may even happen at your workplace, and may cost you your job. Documentation and safety is better than anything when it comes to workplace injuries. If you have to file a workers' compensation claim is finding a qualified workers’ compensation lawyer to help you with your matter.Here are some important characteristics that you need to keep in mind when you are choosing a workers’ compensation lawyer.Is the Attorney Experienced in Workers'...
Posted by PersonalInjuryLaw.Guru Staff on 10/11/2018
Accidents that lead to injuries can happen to anyone at just about any location. There are certain situations, however, in which a person can suffer injuries due to the carelessness of a property owner or the property’s operator. Both property owners and property operators have an immense amount of responsibility when it deals with the conditions of the property. These parties owe a duty of care to the visitors who enter the property, so that they are not exposed to any dangers or hazards...
Posted by PersonalInjuryLaw.Guru Staff on 10/10/2018
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
Due to certain health conditions, some people require hip replacement surgeries. Artificial hip replacements are used to relieve hip pain, stiffness and immobility due to deterioration in the hip joint. The components of most hip replacements are made of a combination of metal, ceramic and polyethylene. Metal components, specifically metal-on-metal hips, which are made out of cobalt and chromium, can lead to serious health conditions.If complications persist, a revision surgery is often needed to...
Posted by Bill Kershaw on 09/11/2018
