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When a loved one enters a nursing home, you expect them to be safe, cared for, and treated with dignity. But, for thousands of families across the country, that trust is shattered by something that should never happen: a simple bedsore left untreated until it becomes a dangerous bacterial infection… Read more
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Dentists hold our trust every time we sit in their chair. Whether it’s a routine cleaning, a root canal, or a more complex procedure, we expect our care providers to act with precision and professionalism. But when they don’t, the results can be physically painful, emotionally damaging, and… Read more
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You finish charting and move on to the next task, trying to keep pace with the shift. But later, a detail sticks with you that, for some reason, just doesn’t feel right.People who work in long-term care learn quickly that no shift is perfect. Short staffing happens, plans change, and residents’… Read more
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When you undergo surgery or a medical procedure, one of the first documents you’re asked to sign is a consent form. This form typically states that you understand the risks involved in the treatment and agree to move forward. Most hospitals and clinics will not admit care without a signed… Read more
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Uber is in the seat for not potentially complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Access Living, a Chicago-based advocacy group, alleges in an Oct. 13 lawsuit that the ridesharing company is underserving people with disabilities, according to Law360. This lawsuit underscores the types of… Read more
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Patients enter a hospital expecting medications to be carefully prepared, labeled, checked, and administered. When those safeguards fail, the consequences can be catastrophic.At least four patients undergoing joint replacement procedures at Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital in Nashville,… Read more
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Understanding workers' compensation terminology is essential for navigating claims and benefits effectively. An experienced workers’ compensation attorney can guide you through all of the steps of your claim, but it is helpful to understand what each of these terms means. It’s important to… Read more
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Workers’ compensation is meant to benefit everyone involved. Even when
it does, it can be helpful to have a lawyer. But sometimes it doesn’t
benefit an injured employee like it should, and at times like these it’s
more important than ever to have experienced attorneys by your side.
With over two… Read more
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Elder abuse and neglect is shockingly common. A recent comprehensive study of the issue found that 10 percent of study participants had suffered abuse within the previous year. With the skyrocketing price of health care and the exponential growth in the senior population, the problem of elder abuse… Read more
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Patrick O'Brien is originally from Peoria, Illinois, and spent his early college years studying at Marquette University, where he earned his undergraduate degree. Driven by a desire to pursue a career in law, he moved to Indiana to attend the Robert H. McKinney School of Law at Indiana University.… Read more
