Nursing Home Privacy: Know Your Rights and Limitations of HIPAA Laws
Know Your Rights and Limitations of HIPAA Laws Demographic shifts are occurring across all ages in the United States, including among elderly people. Research estimates that the number of Americans aged 65 or older will grow from 46 million to over 98 million...
Fire Safety Tips for Your Apartment
Fire safety is a topic that must be taken seriously by anyone who lives in an apartment. In fact, according to the National Fire Protection Association, approximately 40% of all structure fires in the United States occur in apartments and townhomes. This is a...
What You Need to Know About Hernia Mesh Lawsuits
Many individuals have experienced severe medical issues caused by their hernia mesh in the last several years. The FDA has issued multiple hernia mesh recalls, but not everyone knows what type of mesh was used in their surgery. Thousands of injured patients have filed...
What Insurance Companies Don’t Want You to Know
Car insurance commercials always portray their representatives as helpful and concerned for the well-being of their customers. They act as if their only focus is getting their client back on the road after an accident. The truth is the insurance company’s goal is to...
Medical Attention After a Car Accident
Car accidents can be incredibly frightening and stressful experiences, leaving victims with a lot of confusion and overwhelming concerns. Moreover, they can also leave victims with long-term injuries, many of which may not be immediately apparent. For instance,...
What Car Lawyers Do for Victims
What Car Lawyers Do to Assist Accident Victims often goes far beyond courtroom representation. Being involved in a car crash can change your life in an instant. In the days that follow, accident victims face pain, confusion, and an overwhelming number of questions —...
Stockert 3T Heater-Cooler Infection Risk
In October 2016, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned that Stockert 3T heater-cooler units pose an infection risk. These devices often play a role in open-heart surgeries and other procedures. Federal...
Understanding Long-Term Disability Benefits
No one plans for a serious illness or injury, yet life can change in an instant. Each year, thousands of workers across Ohio and Michigan find themselves unable to earn a living because of health conditions that last for months—or even years. When your paycheck stops...
Class Action vs. MDL: What’s the Difference?
When many people suffer similar injuries or suffer injuries in the same way, the courts can combine their claims into a class action lawsuit or multidistrict litigation (MDL). Class action lawsuits and multidistrict litigation allow courts to process the cases faster....
