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Elder abuse is a serious problem in the United States. It is likely to increase with the rise in the elderly population over the next ten years. There are numerous efforts to combat elder abuse as it becomes more evident in our society including the Elder Abuse Suspicion Index or EASI. The Elder Abuse…

Opioid addiction is a significant problem in the United States, and opioids make up a significant percentage of overdose deaths every year.  More than 136 Americans die each day due to opioid overdose.   From the 1990s to the 2000s, pharmaceutical companies touted prescription opioids as a safe and non-addictive form of pain relief for…

With more aging adults living with the help of caregivers, it has become increasingly important to inform the public about elder abuse.  To eradicate elder abuse, it is vital to understand the forms it can take, its common signs and symptoms, and how to report suspected elder abuse to the proper state authorities. What…

People are accidentally injured every day across the United States. This results in many injury claims due to car accidents, slip and falls, workplace injuries, medical malpractice, and more. While few of us expect to suffer a personal injury in our own life, statistically, we are likely to do so. The National Center for…

Elder abuse is a serious problem in Arizona, with approximately 7,000 seniors experiencing some type of abuse each year. This is a 150% increase over the last decade. Seniors are often vulnerable because they depend on others for assistance. Perpetrators of abuse are overwhelmingly family members and caregivers. Because of their level of reliance…

When patients seek medical care, they expect to receive a proper diagnosis, treatment for their condition, and follow-up care as needed. Even with the understanding that some medical conditions cannot be prevented or ultimately cured, patients do not expect to suffer new or further harm, let alone death, at the hands of their caregiver….

Each state has its own set of medical malpractice laws. The following is an overview of medical malpractice laws in Arizona. If you have questions or concerns about a specific case, contact an experienced Arizona medical malpractice attorney. What is Medical Malpractice in Arizona? Medical malpractice occurs when a patient suffers harm, injury, or…

Modern medicine should make childbirth safer than ever and birth injuries and deaths a rare occurrence. However, doctors and other health care providers make errors every day, placing mothers and their babies at risk of serious, debilitating injuries. These mistakes can happen at any time during pregnancy or the birthing process. The following is…

More than 250,000 people die in the United States each year as the result of various types of medical malpractice. This makes medical mistakes the third leading cause of death in the country, behind cancer and cardiovascular disease. Some reports claim the number of deaths due to medical malpractice is underreported and could be…

No two medical malpractice claims are alike. However, there are some questions commonly asked by victims of medical malpractice. The following are general answers to these inquiries. If you have a medical malpractice claim or need advice regarding a potential medical malpractice lawsuit, it is imperative you seek the advice of a seasoned medical…