According to a 2016 Johns Hopkins study, medical malpractice deaths are the third leading cause of death in the United States. The study’s authors define medical errors as those caused by inadequately skilled practitioners, errors in judgment, inad…
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The opioid crisis has ravaged the country since 2010, and the court system is finally catching up. The Midwest was particularly hard-hit, and trial lawyers from across the country have filed lawsuits against pharmaceutical companies in an effort to h…
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Semi-trucks, 18-wheelers, and other large commercial vehicles are a critical part of our economy. They allow us to transport products across the state and around the country. But a loaded semi-truck can weigh up to 80,000 pounds, and the results of a…
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No one plans to be injured in an accident. As a result, most people have not given much thought to hiring a personal injury lawyer and the questions they need to ask. If you or someone you love was hurt in an accident, you may feel like your world ha…
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A lawyer must be diligent and zealous in his representation of his clients. Anything that could make the lawyer anything less than zealous and dedicated could be considered a conflict of interest and should not be undertaken. If a lawyer represents a…
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When people are hurt or killed in car accidents or truck crashes it may be necessary to hire a car accident expert witness to analyze the cause of the crash. Oftentimes, when a crash causes death or serious injury, an expert has to be retained immedi…
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Medical patients who have limited mobility, and especially those who are residents in nursing homes, are at risk for skin breakdown. When skin breakdown occurs, it can lead to a condition known as a decubitus ulcer, also known as a pressure sore, pre…
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Brain injuries during surgery occur when a patient’s brain is deprived of oxygen for too long. Brain injuries during surgery most commonly occur when the anesthesiologist administers the wrong dosage of anesthesia or fails to properly monitor the p…
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Large trucks and 18-wheelers, just like any car or piece of machinery, need routine maintenance. Because the stakes are high and the consequences of a truck accident can be catastrophic, trucking companies are required to inspect and maintain tractor…
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On June 24, 2020, Bayer agreed to a $10.9 billion settlement to resolve a majority of the claims that the popular weed killer Roundup™ causes cancer. The resolution establishes a framework for resolving many of the remaining claims, although some o…
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