Archive for 2021
What Is Medical Malpractice?
While most doctors and other medical professionals are competent and attentive individuals who are truly passionate about their work, it is still possible for errors to occur, which can injure patients as a result. Essentially, medical malpractice can occur as a result of a healthcare professional or provider: Neglecting to provide adequate treatment, Failing to…
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5 Examples of Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice is a relatively common problem in the United States. Unfortunately, more than 250,000 people in the U.S. lose their lives each year due to medical mistakes. What’s more, medical errors are the third-leading cause of fatalities after heart disease and cancer. However, you can only have a viable medical malpractice case if a…
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What Are the Four Elements of Medical Malpractice?
You may think you can file a lawsuit for medical malpractice if you are simply dissatisfied with the outcome of your care. Think again. In the eyes of the law, medical malpractice can only occur when a healthcare professional does one of the following: Neglects to provide adequate care, Fails to take the proper action,…
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What Do I Need to Do After a Rideshare Accident?
Being involved in a rideshare accident can be a frustrating and frightening experience to endure. Since the liability for rideshare accidents isn’t as well-understood as other types of accidents, you may not know where to begin. Here’s what you should do after a rideshare accident: Collect Information The first step to take following a rideshare…
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Understanding Rideshare Insurance Periods
As you may or may not know, rideshare drivers are required to carry different types of insurance coverages than those who simply drive for personal use. Texas state law requires rideshare drivers to carry higher insurance coverages since they are considered commercial drivers. Additionally, Texas specifies that drivers who work for transportation network companies (TNCs)…
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What Are Common Causes of Rideshare Accidents?
As rideshare services continue to grow in popularity, there are more and more of these drivers on U.S. roads. We expect rideshare drivers to always follow the rules of the road and applicable laws, but sometimes, mistakes are made and people get hurt as a result.The following are some of the most common causes of…
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What Information Do I Need After a Trucking Accident?
It can be shocking to experience a truck accident. In the aftermath, you can build your case by gathering specific information. While we know it may slip your mind, the steps you take after the truck accident can go a long way in pursuing the compensation you deserve. Below, we’ll help you understand which information…
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Truck Drivers Are Sometimes Negligent, But Others May Be Liable
When a truck accident occurs, most people are quick to point at the truck driver as the negligent party. And while truck drivers are often the most negligent party, several issues can cause a crash, and it’s not always the truck driver that is at fault.While we know that over 80% of truck accidents occur…
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Trucking Accidents: Why Regulation Violations Are Dangerous
We know that any accident can cause life-altering damages, but truck accidents can be the most devastating. Large commercial vehicles traveling at high speeds can cause some of the most severe injuries in a collision. Safety is the key, so the trucking industry has several regulations to keep all individuals on the road from harm.…
Read More5 Ways to Prevent Oil Field Accidents
The oil and gas industry is one of the most dangerous sectors in the country. Oil field accidents result in hundreds of serious injuries and dozens of fatalities every year, and the numbers only continue to grow. In Texas, the statistics are even worse. A whopping 40% of the nation’s oil field deaths occur in…
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