Medical identity theft - or the use of a person's identifying information to obtain medical treatments, services or goods - is a growing concern in the United States. In 2018 alone, more than a quarter of all reported identity theft cases were related to medical and...
Month: June 2020
It pays to check on your doctor before they check on you
Your doctor may be licensed and board-certified, but that doesn’t always tell the whole story. A spotless record may look nice, but scratching the surface could reveal all kinds of dirt.A recent investigation found that hundreds of physicians who surrendered...
Holding Harbor Oaks Accountable
When a person needs medical attention, they are at their most vulnerable and deserve the highest level of compassion and care. Psychiatric patients, especially minors, are particularly fragile and should be a given that extra attention and supervision. Precautions...
Recovering from tragedy following a farm accident
Silos are a common fixture in farms across the country. Most of us know them to be a practical way to store grain through the seasons. Some of us even view them as a thing of beauty. But many of us aren't aware of the hidden dangers buried in a silo.Silo accidents are...
How might a birth injury impact the entire family?
A woman in labor counts on her medical team to keep her and her baby safe throughout labor and delivery. One thing that can happen in some cases is that the baby doesn't get sufficient oxygen during the process. This can lead to serious issues when the baby is born,...
Do you have a medical malpractice case?
Medical malpractice cases are often difficult to take to court. It can be tricky to complete discovery and gather enough information to form a case against a medical professional.In some cases, you may think that you have a medical malpractice issue when actually,...