In a recent post, we discussed the problem of delayed symptoms that might not surface until weeks or even months after a brain injury. The absence of symptoms might result in a delayed diagnosis. Yet even more troubling is the prospect of a misdiagnosis. In a recently...
Month: September 2015
Is there a systemic flaw in nursing home diagnostic care?
According to a recent report, a medical misdiagnosis may affect most Americans at some point in their lives. In fact, an estimated 12 million patients might suffer from this type of medical harm each year. The findings were authored by an independent team of medical...
Auto Makers & “Breaking Trust”
The latest in the Volkswagen recall of 500,000 diesel vehicles is that the Department of Justice is reportedly looking into bringing criminal charges. The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg are both reporting that. Besides any future criminal penalties, Volkswagen...
Can a personal injury claim be brought against a drunk driver?
Although some driver errors may be unavoidable, it is hard to sympathize with a drunk driver whose negligence caused serious or fatal injuries to others on the road.Alabama recently participated in a campaign against drunk driving, called Hands Across the Border. Six...
Can product liability and personal injury claims converge?
As we’ve discussed, a personal injury lawsuit generally includes an allegation that the plaintiff’s injuries resulted from another individual’s negligent actions. A products liability lawsuit, in contrast, usually includes a claim against a manufacturer alleging an...
What happens when medical errors are discovered after two years?
If a patient is injured by a doctor’s negligence, he or she may have a legal right to bring a medical malpractice lawsuit. However, patients may not always realize that their condition resulted from a medical mistake or error.For example, some errors might be easily...
Alabama nurse faces trial for first degree nursing home abuse
A 53-year-old Alabama licensed practical nurse is facing trial on charges of first degree elder abuse and neglect. In the latest update, the nurse recently entered a plea of not guilty.In an interesting twist, the nurse’s alleged wrongdoing may have started...
Is robotics increasing the number of work injury lawsuits?
Technology sometimes results in increased automated processes in warehouses and factories. Yet is a robotic coworker as safe as its human counterpart? A recent article explores the potential impact to workers’ compensation policies and safety issues posed by large...
Is inadequate brake maintenance contributing to car accidents?
Next week, September 6-12, has been designated Brake Safety Week by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, which is an agency in the U.S. Department of Transportation. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance is also partnering in the national campaign. As...
