Medical Negligence Attorneys

Question by DixieRN55: Can your job be threatened because of complaints made on the health care provider you work for?
My son uses the health care facility where I work. He is disabled and authorized me to act as his advocate. The health care provided has be less than adequate. The specific clinic’s manager, where he is seen, has told someone she is after MY job. Apparently, my persistence has uncovered some specific problems with that clinic. They no longer will adhere to the plan of care or return his phone calls. I was told by my supervisor it would be best to remove him from their care. He does not want to change providers and start over. He is on Medicaid and has limited provider where we live. Those are not taking new patients. He is only waiting on a referral to a specialty clinic. Medical negligence is involved in this case as well. I was advised not to cause problems.

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Answer by dancershannon
It sounds like discrimination no matter how you describe it or what they advise you to do or not to do. I would contact your local disabilities office and report the discrimination… they would then be able to give you the best advice on how to proceed.

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Question by : How to handle? Mom is being impossible? Advice is welcome. PLZ!!?
My mom has a history of suicide attempts, and uncontrolled diabetes. She was at 18% on her kidneys 6 months ago, and kidney doctor gave her 1 year to live without dialysis, which she has refused. Her own daughter offered her a kidney, but she won’t accept it. In the past 2 weeks she was admitted with ketoacidosis with a blood sugar of 1460. Last year she was admitted with a sugar of 1600. She regularly is in the 200-600 range every week. She signed herself out. Her iron count is 6.5 The doctor told her she could suffer heart damage, and there are enzymes that suggest a heart attack. She signed herself out. Fell down the next day. Broke her shoulder. Signed herself out again. Regular doctor saw her and admitted her to ICU for 3rd time. She signed herself out. Fell down again and broke her hip. Yup, you got it, wants to sign herself out. Her daughters are sick of getting jerked around. Why bother going to the hospital if you don’t want help? If you want to die, then do so. She refuses to sign a DNR order. The doctors have said since she can carry on a conversation, they can’t force her to stay. Yet she is NUTS!!!! She thinks the devil is lying to everyone else, and that she gets hurt when she listens to the doctors. If she was in a hospital bed, she wouldn’t have fallen twice and broken her shoulder and hip. She’ll get a sponge bath at the hospital, then she’ll claim no one came into her room. My dad has Alzheimer’s and has massively gone downhill in the past two weeks. He is starting to pack his suitcase to “go home” to Mass. (they live in FL) to be with his parents. His mom has been dead for 10 yrs and his dad for 25 yrs. This is the person who keeps bringing my mom home. She has gotten nasty, saying that her family is evil, and we hate her because we don’t believe her. We have tried to get them into assisted living, but she says she isn’t old enough(she is 68). We have tried to tell her that dad needs more care (she can’t walk more than a couple feet without falling), but she says the Alzheimer’s is only mild. Trying to climb in your own bedroom window at 3 am as a shortcut from the bathroom is NOT mild. Doctors won’t back us up trying to get power of attorney, saying there is no proof. She speaks clearly, but then she tells you the devil is after her 2 minutes later. Tempted to just let her lay on the floor the next time and not help her, but don’t want to get into legal trouble. I’m SICK of getting jerked around. Can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink. When can you stop bringing the horse to water?? What do I do. I don’t live near them. I have 5 young children, and am due to go to a lw enforcement academy in 2 weeks. I don’t have time to get jerked around by someone who wants to die. PLZ tell me how to handle this.
what is adult protective services??
Thanks for you input, I just called adult protective services. I didn’t even know that it existed. Thanks!!:)

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Answer by sounder
i can not believe adult protective services has not stepped in , if what you say is true you have more than enough to get aid one visit to their home would be enough

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Question by Dianne T: How do you shake a baby hard enough to cause brain injuries without breaking it’s neck?
The last year of my life has been spent on researching Shaken Baby information and I’ve found that it began as nothing more than a theory to explain why babies died with no external signs of abuse. Now, the science isn’t there to support it because they know that the kind of shaking it would take to cause the brain injuries and bleeding would damage the neck and spine first. Vaccines are capable of causing hemorrhaging, brain swelling, bruising, burn-like sores, broken bones, and every other sign associated with SBS. How? –by draining all the vitamin C reserves and raising blood histamine levels. Both these conditions cause capillary fragility, bone abnormalities and hemorrhaging throughout the body, including broken bones and signs of external bruising. These symptoms are included in accelerated infantile scurvy-endotoxemia. Pregnancy–smoking, junk food, sugar, coffee, followed by vaccines at birth, bottle-feeding can kill. See John Laverty-Baby Casey info- truthquest2 dotcom

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Answer by Dj Mike B
um i dont think ur suposed to shake a baby buddy

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Question by Lorrie N: Should we cremate body or wait for autopsy?
Mom died Thursday morning.
We have medical records and tests going back 3 years indicating strong medical negligence.
We’re trying to contact medical malpractice attornies.We believe we have a strong case.
In the meantime, should we go ahead and cremate the body, or wait and get an autopsy?

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Answer by James
Getting an autopsy would certainly help, but private autopsies are expensive ($ 1,000 to several thousand).

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Coventry (PRWEB UK) 30 January 2012

With the launch of their new website, Injury Claims Solutions has attempted to showcase the portfolio of their services in a way that is clear and understandable to the majority of people visiting their site. The aim of this is not only to attract new clients, but to also inform people about the processes and realistic expectations of any compensation claim within this specific field.

The website is focused on, but is not limited to, compensation claims relating to cosmetic surgery, industrial disease, geriatric care and medical negligence. These categories are obviously quite broad though, so they are broken down into smaller sections to allow ease of use and a way to access specific information quickly.

Injury Claims Solutions is a no win, no fee company, which means that should the claim for compensation be unsuccessful, then no fees will be payable to the solicitor. If the claim is successful however, the costs will be charged to the other side, therefore meaning that all compensation is kept. This has become a popular form of charging and allows those without the initial funds to still pursue a case when they feel that they have a valid claim to make.

Im extremely happy to announce the launch of our new site and incredibly proud to be able to showcase our talents to a wider audience, stated Jas Croskery, the owner and founder of the company. We understand that this area is one that people need simple and to-the-point information on, which is why we have focused on providing maximum value for not only our customers, but for anyone looking for information on compensation claims.

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(PRWEB) February 21, 2012

Injury-Settlement-Guide.com has released a free legal reference guide where readers can find answers to personal injury questions, based on the expertise of a former personal injury attorney and municipal judge. The site provides valuable answers for injury victims, who mostly want to know if they have a valid case and also how much compensation they are entitled to for their injuries. Answers to these questions can be found in the guide and from the free case evaluation available on the site.

The companys Claim Guide provides information on how personal injury claims work and when it is best to seek the help of a lawyer. Basic legal concepts including liability, causation, how to deal with insurance adjusters, and settlement negotiation, are covered in detail. The guide is an important reference tool for non-lawyers who may be injured in a car accident or due to the negligent actions of someone else. They can also learn how to file a lawsuit and navigate through the court process.

Art Gueli, Founder and Owner of Injury-Settlement-Guide.com, said, Injury victims need to deal with a lot of things in a short amount of time. The free guide provides a resource where they can learn the legal process quickly. Details on procedures, documents, and how to find a good lawyer are explained concisely for someone who may never have dealt with the personal injury claims process before.

Additionally, the guide covers how to accept an insurance settlement. Several documents are usually involved in the process leading up to the final check, and limitations may apply to the final sum of cash that is received. Taxes and various other penalties are discussed in detail. There is also a section on how to proceed with finding the right lawyer; state-specific links to the websites directory of lawyers are listed as well.

The site includes an in-depth section on car accidents. Information on what to do following an accident is provided, along with case studies in which incidents resulting from various causes are discussed. Slip and fall injuries, workers compensation cases, and dog attacks as well as medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, wrongful death, and other cases are also covered.

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Raleigh, N.C. (PRWEB) January 27, 2012

The new Workplace Safety Index by insurance company Liberty Mutual Group, Inc., shows the heavy financial burden that can result from workplace injuries, North Carolina workers compensation lawyer Ben Cochran said today.

According to the Index, the most disabling, non-fatal workplace injuries and illnesses in 2009 accounted for a staggering $ 50.1 billion in direct workers compensation costs.

In fact, the top five injury causes overexertion, fall on same level, fall to lower level, bodily reaction and struck by object resulted in nearly $ 36 billion in costs, or 72 percent of the total cost burden, the Index showed.

Fortunately, our states workers compensation system provides a way for injured employees to cover their individuals costs, including funds that pay for medical bills and partially compensate for lost wages, said Cochran, a partner in the Raleigh accident and injury law firm of Hardison & Cochran, Attorneys at Law, and a Board Certified Specialist in Workers’ Compensation Law.

However, the rules and regulations governing workers compensation claims can be very complex, said Cochran, whose firm assists injured and ill workers throughout North Carolina, including Raleigh and its surrounding areas.

Thats why its important to work with an attorney who can help navigate your claim through the system and make sure you secure the benefits you need and deserve.

Liberty Mutual bases its Workplace Safety Index on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Academy of Social Insurance and its own workers compensation claims on injuries causing at least six missed days of work.

The 2011 Index is based on labor statistics from 2009 the most recent year for which data is available. The index ranks injuries by their direct costs.

According to the Index, the five causes of disabling injuries in 2009 were:

Question by kelsey5: government homework help?
Tort Reform. Torts are civil lawsuits brought to obtain recourse, damages. Our civil court system is set up to compensate people when they are wronged. Examples are civil matters that fall within the Tort category are medical malpractice, personal injury (auto accidents…), and general negligence claims. Read the fact scenario below, assuming the state you live in has tort reform, limiting the amount an individual may receive for non-economic damages (e.g. for damages other than wage loss) to no more than $ 500,000.

You are a concert pianist, touring the nation playing with big city orchestras, symphonies and other venues earning a very good, almost seven figure salary. You are injured when a Greyhound bus, full of passengers crosses the center line, sideswiping your car. It appears that the driver fell asleep after driving a 16 hour shift. Thankfully no one on the bus was serious injured, but you suffered a grievous injury to your left arm and hand, leaving some fingers amputated and paralysis in you left arm. You are unable to play the piano or earn a living as you once did. After months of intensive therapy you are able to dress yourself, feed and bathe yourself and are looking for work. You sue the bus company. Negligence is admitted, but what are your damages? Economic damages are generally calculated on the loss of income + pain and suffering and non-economic damages? Tort reform advocates argue that non-economic damages (punitive damages for grievous negligence, pain and suffering and the like) should be capped at $ 500,000. The two are added together by a jury (remember the negligence has been admitted by the Bus Company). At 28 your career making nearly 1 million/year could have spanned 30-40 years or more. You require assistance around your house to do some household chores that you are no longer able to do (or pay to have done).

What is this injury worth? Why?

Suppose the same set of facts, only instead of a concert pianist, the person is a stay at home mother of three children under the age of five. She gave up her decent paying job to raise her children. Her husband is the sole breadwinner. Instead of losing the ability to use one arm and hand, she lost both and has no use of her arms or hands. She has no income. What is her injury worth? Why? Should it be less than the fact scenario above? Why?

Would it change the situation of the driver had been drinking? Why? What if the driver had been drinking, and the manager new about it before he left?

I don’t understand how you figure out what the injuries are worth?

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Answer by Bryan H
I’m not a lawyer, but here is how I see it…

The key to figuring this out is where it says, “Economic damages are generally calculated on the loss of income + pain and suffering and non-economic damages”

This means you have to figure two things, then add them together:
How much is the loss of income? (yearly earnings x the number of years left to earn)
How much is the “pain and suffering and non-economic damages? (capped at $ 500k according to the tort reform info.)

Once you have these two figures, you need to add the two amounts to get the value of the injuries.

So…

First Scenario:
Earnings Lost = $ 1 million per year, multiplied by 40 years of lost earnings = $ 40 million
Pain & Suffering = this is up to the decision of the jury, but these are life-changing injuries so I say pain & suffering is worth the maximum allowed = $ 500k
Add the two together and the injury in the first scenario = $ 40,500,000

Second Scenario:
Lost Earnings: You could either say zero because she is not working… or you could assume that she would have gone back to work after her children grow, so that she would have earned a “decent pay” (Maybe $ 40,000???) for the remainder of her career. We don’t know how much she earned, how old she is, etc, so for this problem I would stick with lost earnings of $ 0.
Pain & Suffering: would have to be the max allowable of $ 500,000.
Total value of the injury: $ 500,000

Why? Her injury is worth less under the stated tort reform law because she did not suffer lost income. Should it be less? That is up to you!!

Would it change if… drinking? Yes!
Why? Read back to the very first paragraph… The $ 500k limitation for Tort damages is for “general negligence” IF the driver had been drinking and the manager knew about it, this would change it from “general negligence” to “gross negligence” because they would have made a conscious and voluntary decision to disregard using reasonable care. In that case, the $ 500k limitation would not apply, and Greyhound bus would be liable for Lost Income + huge punitive damages over $ 500k.

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