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February 15, 2016

Breach of Employment Contract: Texas law about oral/verbal contracts

Texas is an “at-will” state when it comes to employment. That means that an employer can hire someone without signing a formal written contract with the employee and has the power to change or terminate the employment at any time...

January 22, 2016

The Most Common Types of Nursing Errors

Nursing is one of those fields that requires years of experience and schooling. However, this does not mean that those within the industry are not at risk of making an error from time to time. This is especially true of...

January 15, 2016

Florida Hospitals Putting Thousands at Risk Because of Policy Changing

A recent move by the state of Florida has outraged doctors, nurses, and hospital staff members alike, as it is putting thousands of children with heart defects at risk. According to a recent report, Florida hospitals were affected by a...

December 28, 2015

Are Changes Coming to Texas’ Workers’ Comp Opt-Out Law?

Texas’ workers’ compensation laws are notoriously confusing and have posed serious problems for employers and workers alike over the years. However, this may be coming to an end. At a recent conference, a national association of state lawmakers announced they...

December 15, 2015

Report: Elder Abuse is Rising in Texas

Unfortunately, millions of Americans are victims of elder abuse right here in the United States every single year. This abuse is oftentimes at the hands of relatives, friends, caretakers, scam artists, and other supposedly ‘trusted’ people. However, less than 20...

November 30, 2015

Yet Another Case of a Medical Instrument Left Inside a Patient

When we check into a hospital or healthcare clinic for a surgery of any kind, we are putting our trust in the surgical staff and doctors. Undergoing a surgery can be an intimidating and scary experience, regardless of what type...

November 16, 2015

One of The Leading Causes of Car Accidents? Speeding

If you think back to when your parents were first teaching you how to drive, chances are you can recall them talking about how important the speed limit is. This is still the case, whether you are 16 or 60....

October 28, 2015

Four Common Causes of Trucking Accidents

In recent years, research has indicated that trucking accidents are happening far more frequently than we originally thought. While many of the accidents that take place today can be blamed on distraction or negligence on the part of the at-fault...

October 16, 2015

Reckless Driving: What Are the Most Common Causes and Injuries?

Reckless driving is a serious offense that can result in devastating injuries and even death, in some cases. This type of traffic violation typically occurs when a driver displays complete and utter disregard for traffic lights, signs, and signals made...

September 25, 2015

Concerns Over Contaminated Medical Scopes on the Rise

Just last week the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning to doctors and all healthcare professionals that bronchoscopes may transmit infections among patients when not cleaned properly. This is just the latest in a series of alerts that...

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