How to Find a Good Doctor Using Online Tools
Choosing a good doctor can be tough. When you are injured or become ill, you need quick access to quality medical care and a physician that is certified in the right specialty area. On top of that,...
View ArticleAdidas SpringBlade: Class Action Lawsuit
Adidas America, Inc. is currently facing a class action lawsuit because of an allegedly defective running shoe. The lawsuit has been filed in New York federal court and claims that the first edition of...
View ArticleMedical Malpractice: Early Skin Cancer Misdiagnosis
Skin cancer is the number one form of cancer found in the United States. However, it is also extremely treatable when diagnosed in the early stages. Prevention is often easy when an abnormal or...
View ArticleDangers of Commercial Truck Accidents
The effects of collisions involving commercial CDL trucks and passenger vehicles can be devastating and are becoming much too common. Approximately 95,000 people were injured and 3,964 were killed in...
View ArticleMedical Malpractice: Hospital Cleaning Practices
Effective hospital cleaning practices are a key factor in preventing the spread of disease. Germs on hospital tables, bed rails, toilets, light switches, and other surfaces can spread infection if they...
View ArticleDrug Warnings: NSAIDs, Statins, Sleeping Pills
Unsafe drugs can have significant, devastating health effects on those that use them. Drug manufacturers are required by law to list any possible risks associated with their medications. The following...
View ArticleProduct Liability and Recall News: Risks to Children
The Hayes Firm brings you information regarding liability news and recent recalls of children’s products and toys. When safety issues arise after these products are sold, it is important for parents to...
View ArticleNursing Home Neglect
Choosing to place a parent in a nursing facility is a complicated decision to make. You don’t have the time or means to personally care for your loved one to the extent that they need, but want the...
View ArticleTakata Airbags on Trial For Wrongful Death
The family of a Texas teenager who lost her life when the airbag in her Honda Civic erupted and killed her during a minor traffic accident, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the maker of the...
View ArticleWhat is Maximum Medical Improvement In New Jersey?
The term Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI) represents one of the most confusing concepts involved in a workers’ compensation case. It raises a variety of questions concerning the continuation of...
View ArticleLump Sum vs Structured Settlement (Understanding Disbursement Options)
If you are a personal injury victim, one of the most important decisions you will make is what to do with your personal injury settlement. Settlements are damages recovered from a personal injury claim...
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Recalls and Product Liability News
Safety should always be a top concern for manufacturers and distributors. These companies are legally obliged make sure the items they produce are safe for consumer usage. Any defective or unsafe...
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Common Medical Malpractice: Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Misdiagnosis
Misdiagnosis is the number one medical malpractice and multiple sclerosis (MS) is one disease that is commonly misdiagnosed. A recent UK study suggests that as many as four in five MS patients are...
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Doctor Intentionally Misdiagnoses Patients with Cancer, Receives 45 Years
One of the most infamous medical malpractice cases in history was sentenced in court earlier this month. A Michigan doctor was taken into custody in 2013 for purposely misdiagnosing several patients...
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Study Finds Medical Omissions Lead to Malpractice Cases
It has been discovered that healthcare providers face significant medical malpractice lawsuits for treatment options that they overlook or fail to provide. A new study by The Sullivan Group reveals the...
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How to Find a Good Doctor Using Online Tools
Choosing a good doctor can be tough. When you are injured or become ill, you need quick access to quality medical care and a physician that is certified in the right specialty area. On top of that,...
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Adidas SpringBlade: Class Action Lawsuit
Adidas America, Inc. is currently facing a class action lawsuit because of an allegedly defective running shoe. The lawsuit has been filed in New York federal court and claims that the first edition of...
View ArticleCommon Symptoms of Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS)
Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) is a form of head trauma that occurs when an infant or small child is shaken so badly that it causes brain damage. Infants are especially susceptible due to the fact that...
View ArticleI Signed a Waiver before My Medical Procedure: Can I still Sue?
If you have undergone a medical procedure, such as plastic surgery or some riskier operation, you will have, in most cases, signed a waiver or release form. But, if your medical procedure did not go as...
View ArticleDifference Between Medical Errors and Medical Negligence
Medical treatment can sometimes result in adverse consequences. These consequences are frequently the result of one kind of medical error or another. A recent study done at John Hopkins University...
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