What is “Consent to Settle” in Medical Malpractice Cases?
Medical malpractice cases can be very complex and difficult to handle. Even if it seems like you’ve experienced a very obvious, clear-cut case of medical negligence, cases can take longer than you might expect to resolve. One reason for that can be because of what’s known as a “Consent to Settle” clause in the doctor’s
- Published in Medical Malpractice
How to Respond to Lights and Sirens on Emergency Vehicles
Emergency service workers like paramedics, police officers, and firefighters all have very hard jobs to do. But since a large part of their jobs involve spending time on the road and quickly responding to urgent, life-or-death situations, other drivers on the road can make their jobs even riskier. Every year, tens of thousands of car
- Published in Michigan Law, Motor Vehicle Accidents
Who’s Responsible for Car Accidents Involving Animals?
Nobody ever wants to have the experience of hitting an animal with their car, but it’s something that happens to many people every year. It’s a particularly common occurrence here in Michigan, with Farmers Insurance ranking Michigan as the state with the 7th highest number of car accidents involving animals during the fall months. But
- Published in Motor Vehicle Accidents
A Medical Professional’s Failure to Treat Could Mean Medical Malpractice
Even with all the medical training and education doctors go through in order to be able to treat patients, and with all the advanced medical technology available, it’s still very common for doctors to have a difficult time properly diagnosing their patients. Sometimes, they might not recognize a patient’s symptoms, underestimate the severity of their
- Published in Medical Malpractice
Crying as a Sign of Birth Trauma
- Published in Birth Trauma
Epidurals and the Risks of Birth Trauma
Giving birth is an extraordinarily difficult process, even under the best circumstances, and it’s extremely common for women to use epidural anesthesia to help them cope with the pain that comes along with it. According to the American Pregnancy Association, epidurals are used by over 50% of women who give birth in hospitals. Epidurals are
- Published in Birth Trauma, Medical Malpractice
Can a Second Opinion Protect You From Medical Malpractice?
When people aren’t feeling well, they trust that their doctors will provide them with a diagnosis and will know how to treat it. But when it comes down to it, reaching a correct diagnosis isn’t always easy and, since doctors are human, are prone to making mistakes. Sometimes, the symptoms of one illness are extremely
- Published in Medical Malpractice
How to Use Car Lights for Communication and Safety
- Published in Motor Vehicle Accidents, Tips
Face Presentation Birth & Possible Complications
Even in healthy pregnancies, labor and delivery can become complicated for a wide range of reasons. One very common reason that deliveries can become complicated involve the position of the child. To safely deliver a child, the best position for them to be in is with their head facing down with their chin tucked down
- Published in Birth Trauma
Damage Caps in Personal Injury & Medical Malpractice Cases
When people are injured and start considering filing a lawsuit, one common thing they want to know is how much their case is worth. The amount of damages you can recover in a personal injury lawsuit depends on many different factors, so that’s a question that doesn’t come with a simple, clear-cut answer. If you
- Published in Personal Injury
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