It might surprise you to learn that medical errors are the third-leading cause of death in United States, according to a study by Johns Hopkins. Healthcare professionals are generally professional, dedicated, and caring people, but humans make mistakes. Making their job harder is the for-profit system of healthcare in the United States, in which the …
(and it’s not COVID) Hospitals and nursing homes are experiencing a deadly staffing crisis, but COVID is not solely to blame. Certainly, the latest omicron mutation of COVID has exacerbated worker shortages across many industries, but experts believe that the pandemic is merely exposing a health care staffing problem that already existed. As with many …
If you’re hosting elderly guests during the holidays, you should consider making your home “senior safe,” by reducing the risk of slips and falls. Falls are all-too common (and deadly serious) for our elderly loved ones. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, falls are the leading cause of injury and injury death …
Falls Are a Known Risk for the Elderly. Nursing Homes That Don’t Acknowledge the Danger Should Expect Lawsuits. Each year, around 3 million elderly Americans (age 65 and older) end up in the emergency room after a fall. While falling is a risk for all seniors, nursing home residents suffer a higher rate of falls …
The legal process can seem confusing and a little intimidating, so at Brown & Barron, we explain some of the common legal terminologies and answer a few of the frequently asked questions. Here we discuss “What is a deposition?” Simply speaking, a deposition is a pretrial examination under oath. During the deposition, attorneys from the …
The legal process can seem confusing and a little intimidating, so at Brown & Barron, we explain some of the common legal terminology and answer a few frequently asked questions. Here we discuss the litigation process and what to expect. Once your lawsuit has been filed, there will be procedural steps, then your lawsuit will …
Out of the 34.2 million people in the United States suffering from diabetes, about 15% of these patients develop diabetic foot ulcers — open sores or wounds that are usually located on the sole of the foot — according to the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA). While some people cannot feel the presence of an …
No parent-to-be wants to think about how labor and delivery can go wrong, endangering both mother and baby. However, knowing the risk factors ahead of time can help you take preventative measures. Here’s what you should know about birth trauma cases in Maryland. Maryland Has an Above-Average Infant Mortality Rate Data collected by the Centers …
The right to a trial by jury is guaranteed to us by the Constitution of the United States, and no one would look down on a person who is defending themselves in a court of law. However, when people are the victims of negligence or abuse and they seek for justice by initiating a lawsuit, …
By now you’re probably aware that a new and deadly strain of coronavirus (also called COVID-19) is causing global concerns of a pandemic. But did you know that the epicenter of the U.S. coronavirus invasion is a nursing home? Of the nineteen COVID-19 deaths in the U.S., at least fourteen were residents of the same …
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