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Nursing Home Medical Records: A Primer for Litigators
In light of today’s litigation world and number of nursing facilities, there’s a rise in the potential increase of legal cases. The federal regulations that govern a skilled nursing facility is set forth by The Center for Medicare and Medicaid.…
Posted on in Working with ExpertsWarnings for Hazardous Chemical Products – When are They Enough?
Hazardous chemical products that are sold commercially require warnings to alert potential users of these products, as well as others who may be adversely affected by them, to the health and physical dangers posed by these products. Four federal agencies,…
Posted on in Working with ExpertsToxicology Expert Witness Testifies in Vehicular Homicide Case Involving a Drug Recognition Expert
Natalie Lincoln was charged with vehicular homicide in the death of a man when the car she was driving crossed the center lane and struck the decedent’s vehicle. At the scene of the accident, the defendant passed a field sobriety…
Posted on in News & Working with ExpertsThe Lack of State Licensing Oversight and Dental Patient Injuries
The dental profession differs from the medical profession due to the general lack of professional oversight. This can, and many times does, result in patient injuries due to a breach of duty. Solo practitioners in an office setting, by and…
Posted on in Working with ExpertsMedical Device Injuries: FDA Data Reveals Increasing Risk
The FDA receives thousands of reports each year detailing the deaths, serious injuries, and malfunctions associated with medical devices. This is in order to monitor the safety and performance of medical devices. As a service to device manufacturers, physicians, patients,…
Posted on in NewsCommunication Breakdowns in the Emergency Department as a Source of Malpractice
It is well-known that medical errors are common across the Unites States healthcare system. Many of these errors can lead to significant harm to patients. The unique clinical environment of the emergency department (ED) makes it an area that is…
Posted on in Working with ExpertsWorking With Bicycle Accident Investigation and Reconstruction Experts
Bicyclists who are involved in accidents with motor vehicles have a much greater risk of suffering from serious injuries than occupants of automobiles. Car occupants have the benefit of the car’s frame absorbing some of the shock. It also provides…
Posted on in Working with ExpertsStandard of Care for Commercial Properties: Hidden Areas of Negligence
Tenants, visitors and vendors who enter upon commercial properties are entitled to the presumption of safety when traversing public spaces. They should, and do, expect that the owner of that property, by making it accessible to the public, will maintain…
Posted on in Working with ExpertsRetail Store Accidents – A Guide to Assessing Liability
On January 12th, 2016, a Party City store in Boca Raton, Florida had rows of metal display fixtures collapse in a “domino effect.”. This led to several customers suffering severe injuries. In cases like this, it can be unclear who…
Posted on in Working with ExpertsCollision Data Recorders: What is Big Brother Watching?
By Brett Weltman, Mack Smith, and Jason Young The collection of collision data from the Event Data Recorder (EDR) of cars and trucks, also known as the ‘black box’, has come a long way since its inception. It is now…
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