In the United States, around 17,000 patients file a medical malpractice lawsuit every year. About 75% of medical providers in low-risk areas of healthcare have been the target of medical malpractice litigation. About 99% of medical providers in high-risk areas have been sued by former patients. A medical malpractice attorney can help you if you’ve suffered in significant ways because of your healthcare providers’ negligence. If you are anticipating that you will have to undergo treatment for an existing condition, you may have concerns about the quality of medical care that will be provided to you. This is understandable. In advance of receiving treatment, you may find peace of mind by knowing your physician has a clean record. If they do
Whenever I meet a hard-working person struggling with debt late in life, I think, as a Memphis bankruptcy attorney, this is not how it’s supposed to be. No one who’s worked his entire life should find himself retired and burdened by the cost of health care, medicine, food, and other expenses — forced to use credit just to make ends meet. But sadly, it’s a story that’s becoming all too common. Skyrocketing medical costs, vanishing pensions, declining income, and a shrinking safety net have all led us to where we are now: a time when seniors are fending for themselves, with few if any financial resources to rely on. If you or someone you know is considering bankruptcy after retirement,
Opioid Injury Lawyer TN Fighting for Families Affected by the Opioid Crisis As an opioid injury lawyer TN has trusted for decades, I want to tell you that Tennessee has been one of the hardest-hit areas of the opioid crisis. Recently, records revealed that Purdue Pharma, the manufacturer of OxyContin and other opioids, marketed this highly-addictive drug to Tennesseans as “hope in a bottle.” As a result, Tennessee was one of Purdue’s most profitable states. However, they allegedly downplayed the drug’s dangers and addictive nature. Instead, they continued to market OxyContin as a wonder drug — even while fatal overdoses skyrocketed. Moreover, Purdue Pharma allegedly used their large marketing force in Tennessee to target the state’s most vulnerable patients. Sadly,
Last week was a victory and big step forward for the hundreds of cancer patients who have sued the agricultural company Monsanto, whose weedkiller Roundup they claim gave them cancer. Last Friday, San Francisco jurors ruled that Roundup gave Dewayne Johnson, a former school groundskeeper who applied the weedkiller 20 to 30 times per year for work, terminal non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. He was awarded $289 million in damages. Throughout the past year, thousands of cancer patients, spouses, and estates have sued Monsanto, claiming Roundup caused cancer. Because Johnson’s doctors do not expect him to live much longer, his case was the first to go to trial. Friday’s victory could set a precedent for the thousands of other cases. In 2015, the
When you or a loved one have been injured on the job, workers’ compensation can be an invaluable resource. It’s a type of insurance provided by employers that covers your lost wages, medical expenses, and more. In return, you agree not to sue them. The administrative work needed to file a successful claim can be stressful — in fact, without an experienced lawyer’s help, many people don’t get enough compensation to cover the costs. So if a third party is connected to the injury, it gets even more complicated. Here is everything to know about third-party liability and workers’ compensation. What is Third-Party Liability? Sometimes people are injured on the job, and it’s the fault of someone who is not
As drivers, we always have a responsibility to practice safe driving, but it’s especially important to keep that in mind today. A recent study from Nationwide Insurance found that August 2nd is the deadliest day of the year for vehicle crashes. This month as a whole is also more deadly than any other, according to the same study. During a five-year span from 2012 to 2016, 15,914 people died in vehicle accidents in August. 505 of those deaths were on August 2nd. The report cited congested traffic, hard braking, and faster acceleration as leading causes. Before you get behind the wheel, brush up on these tips for safe driving. Most Common Driving Dangers 1) Failing to follow the speed limit.
If You Are a Foster Parent Caring For a Baby Who Won’t Stop Crying, You Need to Read This. As a lawyer Memphis, TN has trusted for over thirty years, I want to share something important with you. If a child under your care is showing signs of extreme distress and cannot be comforted, it may be a sign of something much worse. Excessively crying babies indicates possible serious condition: Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS). NAS is a group of agonizing symptoms that occurs in newborns who were exposed to opioids while in the womb. Opioids include drugs like Vicodin, Oxycodone, Percocet, methadone, fentanyl, and heroin. If a child’s mother takes these drugs while pregnant or breastfeeding, her child will also become
It’s a story I’ve heard more times than I can count throughout my career as a Tennessee foreclosure lawyer. You’re working hard to give your children the opportunities they deserve, but sometimes it feels like an uphill battle just to make ends meet. It’s already hard enough, and then the unthinkable and unexpected happens: a job loss, or a medical emergency. Suddenly you’re up late at night going through the bills and not sure how you’ll manage. You have no idea how you’ll explain this to the kids. Good News: You don’t have to lose your home. Have you heard of Chapter 13 bankruptcy? It’s a way to stop foreclosure in its tracks and get a second chance. Our experienced
If you were involved in a car accident caused by a fatigued driver, you should contact an experienced car accident attorney in Atlanta, GA. Fatigued driving is one of the most common causes of car accidents. When a driver is very tired, he or she won’t be able to focus on the road ahead and may even fall asleep behind the wheel. Whether the fatigue is caused by lack of sleep or too many hours at work, it can put everyone on the road at risk. Here are some ways you can avoid driver fatigue: Get Adequate Rest The easiest way to avoid driver fatigue is to get at least eight hours of sleep every night. When you get
While I hope you’re enjoying the wonderful summer we’re having, as a Memphis bike accident lawyer, I want to remind everyone that the roads get more dangerous this time of year. Kids and teens riding bikes around the neighborhoods need to be extra careful. According to the journal Accident Analysis & Prevention, from 2006 to 2015, 600 kids aged 5 to 17 were treated in emergency rooms each day — or 25 kids per hour. Many experts and safety organizations, such as the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), report that more bike accidents happen from May to September than any other time of year. 10- to 15-year-olds are most at risk. It makes sense, too. Summer break means less