Premises liability is a legal concept that is most frequently associated with personal injury cases where an injury was caused by unsafe or defective conditions on someone’s property. Landowners and businesses must make their property safe for guests, tenants, and customers. Failure to follow housing codes, national safety standards, or local ordinances can all lead […]
What is Dental Malpractice?
Going to the dentist can be a pain for some people, especially if they experience issues such as cavities. Although some minor discomfort might be expected from normal dental treatments, dental malpractice can cause other types of pain. Dental malpractice can occur when a dental patient is harmed due to sub-standard care. Dentists, orthodontists, and […]
Tips for Managing Stress After an Injury
April is Stress Awareness Month. As you likely know, finding healthy ways to cope with stress can really improve your quality of life. But it’s much easier said than done, especially when you’re juggling multiple stressors. Sudden changes, such as being injured in a car accident or losing a loved one, can also cause your […]
Healthcare Safety: Hazards and Common Injuries for Healthcare Workers
Healthcare workers provide important health services, from emergency medical care to dental cleanings. Healthcare and social assistance workers get injured more than any other sector, according to data from OSHA. In 2017 the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 582,800 injury and illness cases among healthcare and social assistance workers. That’s over 150,000 more cases than […]
Getting Help After a Prescription Drug Injury
Although medication must be approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) before being sold in the United States, drug injuries from both prescription and over-the-counter medicines can occur. In some cases, defective medicines cause harm. In others, unclear warning labels or instructions fail to provide important information to patients. Medications can also be mishandled […]