Robotic surgery seems like something from science fiction, but it is a reality in an increasing number of hospitals and medical facilities. However, the initial excitement over robotic surgery has cooled somewhat in the face of problems that have developed as these procedures become more widespread. The Explosion of Robotic Surgery Robot-assisted surgery was conceived […]
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When you are involved in any type of accident, you may need access to your medical records in order to file a claim against the person who caused your injuries. However, if you are not familiar with the process of obtaining your medical records or your rights in this regard, you may have trouble collecting
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Some people believe that when a doctor or nurse makes a mistake it is automatically grounds for a lawsuit. However, every mistake made by a healthcare provider does not equate to medical malpractice. In order to file and a win a medical malpractice case, it is important to work with an experienced personal injury attorney
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Recent Research Reveals Tort Reform Does Not Negatively Effect Health Care Costs Those who are concerned with rising health care costs often advocate for tort reform, claiming it will make health care more affordable by reducing frivolous lawsuits. Some even claim that tort reform will increase the number of doctors in a given area, since
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The state of Texas has passed some of the most extreme tort reform laws in the nation. As a result, Texas hospitals are unlikely to be sued for what may be seen as “minor” breaches of protocol such as violations of their infection control policies. This creates an environment where there is a lack of
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Transvaginal mesh or TVM is a device that is used in surgery to correct pelvic organ prolapse or POP and stress urinary incontinence or SUI. Both POP and SUI can be caused by childbirth, age, weight gain and other factors. In the past, POP surgery was performed by manually lifting and tacking up the organs
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One of the first things that most people want to know when they receive an award after an auto accident settlement is whether they have to pay taxes on this money. The answer may depend on how the verdict or settlement is structured and the circumstances of the award. Only a tax advisor can ultimately
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If you are considering hiring a personal injury attorney, it is very important that you ask certain questions before you sign a fee agreement. Asking these questions and listening carefully to the answers can save you a great deal of trouble and help you hire the right attorney for your case. 8 Important questions to
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If you have been injured by someone else’s negligence you may be entitled to recover personal injury damages. However, in order to collect these damages, you may have to file a personal injury lawsuit. These lawsuits are filed in civil court and are governed by civil law in the state in which you sue. Victims
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Insurance companies have a duty to act in “good faith” when settling a claim. However that does not mean that insurance companies have not been known to prevent claimants from obtaining full justice, or even deny claims based on bogus reasons. It is important to understand bad faith and how Florida law views these attempts
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