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Who is Responsible for a Medical Error – the Doctor or the Hospital?
When you have been injured by a healthcare provider, knowing who to hold responsible for that harm can be confusing. Expecting a doctor or medical facility to be forthright about their role in a medical mistake is unrealistic at best. In truth, a majority of providers will either try to downplay their role or… Read More »
Who Is Responsible for a Medication Error in the Hospital?
Medication errors are a surging problem in healthcare facilities throughout the United States. In fact, the Network for Excellence in Health Innovation (NEHI) reports that $21 billion is spent on preventable medication errors in the United States every year. What’s more, each year, medication errors in U.S. health facilities cause approximately 7,000 patient deaths. When a… Read More »
Nursing Home Abuse vs. Nursing Home Neglect – What’s the Difference?
Nursing home abuse and nursing home neglect are terms that are often used interchangeably to describe a situation in which a nursing home resident is not receiving the level of care that they deserve and is suffering harm as a result. However, in the legal world, nursing home abuse and nursing home neglect are… Read More »
Do I Need Uninsured Motorist Insurance in Alabama?
Imagine you and your family get in the car to go out for a nice dinner. You approach an intersection and have a green light, but another vehicle decides to run through their red light and crashes into the side of your car. Because of this crash, you now have a totaled vehicle and… Read More »
What Are Some Common Pedestrian Accident Injuries in Alabama?
Pedestrian accidents and injuries are a growing public health and safety concern. The National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA) reports that nearly 5,000 pedestrians are killed each year on U.S. roads and over 75,000 injured when struck by a car or truck. Anytime a pedestrian is hit by a motor vehicle, there’s a good… Read More »
Where Do Most Accidents in Alabama Occur – Interstates or Rural Roadways
According to the United States Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the fatality rate for crashes that occur on rural roads is twice that of fatalities on the interstate. The number consistently remains between 55 and 60 percent nationwide. This is despite the fact that only 23 percent of the population lives in what would… Read More »
Injuries Suffered While Riding The School Bus In Alabama
According to the website American School Bus Council, Alabama school districts operate approximately 7,000 school buses every year. Those buses travel more than 150 million miles per year, including trips to and from school, extra-curricular activities, and for other organizations that rent a school bus for event transportation. With many federal regulations in place to… Read More »
Is There a Time Limit on How Long I Have to File a Claim if I’ve Been Injured in Alabama?
In the direct aftermath of an accident in Alabama, initiating a lawsuit is rarely on the list of priorities for injured victims or their survivors. Instead, accident victims are often inundated with medical and rehabilitation expenses, property damages, and other related charges, and are simply concerned with how keep up with the rapidly rising… Read More »
What Happens if I Slip and Fall in a Store in Alabama?
Slipping and falling in a store or place of business usually happens without warning. You may believe your situation is clear example of negligence, with the store or business owner being the responsible party, but under Alabama law, proving premises liability cases can actually be quite difficult to prove. Alabama law states that property… Read More »
How Are Damages Determined in Alabama Car or Truck Accidents?
As a driver in Alabama, you know that car and truck accidents happen on a daily basis. According to the Alabama Department of Transportation, you have greater than a one in three chance of being involved in a crash with injuries or a fatality within your lifetime. The probability that you will be involved… Read More »
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