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A patient can sue for nerve damage caused during surgery if the surgeon’s negligence was the reason for the injury. Nerve damage is a common medical malpractice claim and a high-risk associated with surgery because of how closely surgeons work in proximity to the body’s nerves. All medical professionals, including surgeons, owe their patients…

While it is possible to sue a nursing home for bed sores or neglect, doing so typically requires the assistance of an experienced elder abuse attorney, preferably one familiar with nursing home neglect and medical malpractice cases. What is Nursing Home Neglect? Nursing home neglect occurs when residents in nursing homes do not get…

Elder abuse is a common and serious problem in the United States. The number of elderly who suffer from abuse is thought to be underestimated. This is due in part to victims’ non-reporting. Elder abuse is experienced by about 1 in 10 people aged sixty and older who live at home. More than 643,000…

Choosing a nursing home for yourself or your loved one can be a daunting task. There are some considerations to keep in mind when deciding on the type of facility that will best suit your needs. The following is an overview of the services nursing homes offer, narrowing down your search, and what you…

Opioids are a necessary choice for many sufferers of chronic pain conditions, victims of recent accidents, and those who have recently undergone surgery. However, opioids are potent and dangerous substances that carry an extreme risk of addiction. Medical professionals can be held responsible for over-prescribing opioids to their patients. However, there are specific criteria…

Prescription drug errors can leave patients with debilitating physical injuries resulting in lasting disabilities and physical pain and suffering. One of the best ways to avoid prescription drug errors is to educate yourself about how and when they occur. The following offers an overview of prescription drug errors and information on protecting yourself from…

Medication-related mistakes affect the lives of thousands of Americans every year. When a doctor prescribes the wrong medication and a patient is injured, the consequences can lead to permanent injury, worsening conditions, or even wrongful death. Doctors may be held accountable for incorrectly or carelessly prescribing prescription medication. If you have reason to believe…

There are cases where nursing home abuse and neglect results in the wrongful death of a patient. Depending on the cause of the death, responsibility for that death may fall on the nurses, nursing homeowners, or caretakers at the facility. Nursing homes may try to hide when wrongful death occurs, blaming the death on…

In a wrongful death lawsuit, a representative of the deceased’s estate files a civil lawsuit against the at-fault party seeking monetary compensation on behalf of the deceased. Usually, the person filing the lawsuit is the personal representative named in the will of the deceased’s next of kin. While the wrongful death lawsuit is against…

One of the most complex and often confusing areas of personal injury law is wrongful death. The following offers a brief explanation of: What wrongful death is in Arizona; Who can bring a wrongful death claim; The time frame in which a wrongful death claim must be filed; and The damages are available in…