If you were recently diagnosed with spastic hemiparesis, you might not understand what this condition is or how it will affect your future. You might wonder what caused it. In some cases, spastic hemiparesis is due to medical malpractice, in which case, you may have the right to pursue a medical malpractice claim to seek …
Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Construction & Workplace Accidents
According to the National Safety Council, construction is the most dangerous industry to work in because it has the highest number of worker fatalities. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, construction accidents cause 1,000 deaths and 200,000 injuries yearly. Weather-related problems make this already dangerous occupation even more so. Construction workers face additional risks …
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Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Construction & Workplace Accidents
The construction industry is one of the most dangerous industries in which to work. However, this does not excuse an employer’s responsibility to provide a safe working environment. The potential dangers underscore the importance of providing workers with the proper equipment, training, and protection. Falls are a prevalent type of construction accident, so employers as …
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Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Wrongful Death
Losing a loved one unexpectedly is devastating. Knowing that someone else’s negligence was responsible for it is maddening. If you have recently lost a loved one in an accident, you may have the right to seek compensation for the losses you suffered that stem directly from the death. However, the process of filing a wrongful …
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Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Medical Malpractice & Errors
After you make the difficult decision to place your loved one in a nursing home, you reasonably expect the home to provide the skilled nursing care you have arranged. If your loved one has complained of medical negligence or nursing home abuse, you must take swift action to prevent it. Nursing home neglect can lead …
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Research indicates that approximately 400,000 hospitalized patients experience some preventable harm and that more than 200,000 patients die each year due to preventable medical errors. Errors that occur during surgery have the highest risk of resulting in severe injuries or death to patients. Intraoperative errors are the primary issue in 75% of medical malpractice cases …
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Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Medical Malpractice & Errors
If you are not feeling well, seek medical treatment and reasonably expect your condition to be correctly diagnosed and treated. However, it is not always that simple. According to Kaiser Family Foundation Health News, 7.4 million people are misdiagnosed in emergency rooms in the United States every year. This startling statistic shows that many people …
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Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Medical Malpractice & Errors
Telemedicine was once only a niche service, but it has now grown to be an integral part of the healthcare system. A significant source of this growth occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic, which helped propel telehealth visits by 766% within the first three months of the pandemic. While telemedicine provides a convenient option for patients …
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Since 1846, when the first early form of anesthesia was used, patients have been able to minimize pain and discomfort during medical procedures. This invention has helped countless individuals. Despite its contribution to society, anesthesia can be dangerous when medical providers do not administer it safely, potentially leading to life-threatening conditions. If you were injured …
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Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Medical Malpractice & Errors
Most healthcare records today are created through electronic means rather than paper records. The HITECH Act in 2009 provided financial incentives for hospitals and physician practices to implement technologies that created electronic health records for patients. While electronic records can increase the speed of creating records and make it easier to share information, they pose …
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