When it comes to personal injury law, premises liability cases address injuries that are caused by a property owner’s negligence or failure to maintain his or her property. These types of cases can pertain to both residential and business properties and oftentimes include slip and fall accidents, construction accidents that harm visitors, and assaults thatContinue reading “Understanding Premises Liability”
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Poorly Rated Texas Nursing Homes Receive Federal Money Thanks to Loophole
Texas nursing homes will receive an additional $69 million in federal money this year alone, with more to come in the future. While this may seem like a positive thing, it unfortunately is allowing owners of for-profit nursing homes to receive money intended for nursing homes that are funded by local tax revenue. In orderContinue reading “Poorly Rated Texas Nursing Homes Receive Federal Money Thanks to Loophole”
Five Common Construction Site Accidents
It is no secret that construction workers have a highly dangerous job. Whether working in residential or commercial construction, the men and women who hold these positions are putting themselves at risk for serious injury on a daily basis. While it is true that there are certain measures and guidelines in place in order toContinue reading “Five Common Construction Site Accidents”
Most Common Medical Malpractice Cases
Medical errors are listed as the third-leading cause of death in the United States. A recent study uncovered that the number of patients who die from preventable medical errors is between 210,000 and 400,000 each year. These are both shocking statistics that should not be taken lightly. As some of you may notice, this isContinue reading “Most Common Medical Malpractice Cases”
Takeda Settles Lawsuit in Diabetes Case
Japan’s Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. recently announced that it would agree to pay $2.37 billion in order to resolve lawsuits over its diabetes medication, Actos. People throughout the country have been contacting lawyers and suing Takeda for hiding the fact that Actos has been linked to a high risk of cancer. According to a 2011 studyContinue reading “Takeda Settles Lawsuit in Diabetes Case”
Are Hospitals Focusing on Patient Satisfaction, Instead of Wellness?
Patient satisfaction is a key component to how high a hospital or medical office is rated, but at what cost? First implemented in October 2012, the Affordable Care Act included a policy that stated 1 percent of total Medicare reimbursements – adding up to about $850 million – from hospitals would be withheld. The onlyContinue reading “Are Hospitals Focusing on Patient Satisfaction, Instead of Wellness?”
The Leading Causes of Patient Falls
Slip and fall accidents are no joke, in fact, they are one of the leading causes of injury in America. Furthermore, slip and fall accidents can happen to anyone, at any time. These types of accidents are often linked to premises liability, construction accidents, nursing home accidents, traumatic brain injury, and even wrongful death. FallsContinue reading “The Leading Causes of Patient Falls”
FDA Asked to Fine Drugmakers Over Misleading Ads
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been urged by the public to pull certain drug advertisements due to their misleading nature. The ads in question are for five Type 2 diabetes drugs and the concern is that these ads highlight certain ‘benefits’ of the drugs that have not been approved by the FDA. ThisContinue reading “FDA Asked to Fine Drugmakers Over Misleading Ads”
Nursing Home Resident Found Dead Raises Questions
As our loved ones age, we must make the tough decision to place them under the care of a nursing home or not. Assisted living and other similar facilities are in place as a supposed trusted place where we can send our parents or other family members who we can no longer offer adequate careContinue reading “Nursing Home Resident Found Dead Raises Questions”
Speeding and Car Accidents: What’s the Connection?
Speeding and reckless driving are very common on both the busy and remote roads of Texas, which unfortunately results in life-changing and tragic auto accidents in some cases. In fact, speeding was a factor in nearly a third of all fatal crashes last year, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. While many peopleContinue reading “Speeding and Car Accidents: What’s the Connection?”