Data Stolen in a Data Breach? 4 Steps to Take to Protect Yourself

Data Stolen in a Data Breach? 4 Steps to Take to Protect Yourself

Finding out your confidential information was stolen in a security breach of an organization you do business with online or who stores your data online can leave you feeling stressed out and vulnerable. Unfortunately, the modern conveniences of online accessibility to...
What Is a Wrongful Death and When Can It Warrant Compensation?

What Is a Wrongful Death and When Can It Warrant Compensation?

The term wrongful death is a legal term that refers to a death of someone caused by the misconduct or neglect of another person or a business. It’s usually used to describe a situation where a person could have pursued a personal injury claim against a defendant due...
When a Misdiagnosis Delays My Treatment, Can I Sue?

When a Misdiagnosis Delays My Treatment, Can I Sue?

A recent report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) states that approximately 7.4 million emergency department patients are misdiagnosed each year in U.S. hospitals. Of those, an estimated 2.6 million...
Can I Sue a Hospital After an Injury?

Can I Sue a Hospital After an Injury?

When you visit a hospital for treatment, the last thing you expect to leave with is an injury induced by the very institution intended to heal. However, due to various factors, such as negligence or incompetence, such incidents do occur, leaving patients with the...
Obtaining Copies of Medical Records for You and Your Loved One

Obtaining Copies of Medical Records for You and Your Loved One

In the healthcare world, almost everything is heavily documented since the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) dictates that a lot of the who, what, when, where, and how much/how long gets properly recorded and retained. These records are generally referred to as your...