HEALTHCARE LAW

U.S. civil lawsuits: HIV and your rights (FAQ) Your HIV status is an issue which may come up in civil lawsuits. Unlike criminal cases, in civil cases, you are not being charged with a crime and cannot go to jail. Instead, you are being sued, or are suing someone, for some sort of harm. Guilty […]

Book Title: Medical Malpractice Law and Litigation (West Legal Studies) (Paperback) by Beth Walston-Dunham Editorial Reviews: Book Description This current and concise text presents a balanced approach to the study of medical malpractice in the United States. Designed to encompass both early history and modern day principles, The Law of Medical Malpractice takes the reader […]

Lawsuits being filed by former Vioxx patients. Just a month after the recall, Merck faced 375 lawsuits – representing 1,000 different plaintiff groups – as a result of its popular painkiller. It has been served with multiple class-action lawsuits as well. The company, which has only $630 million worth of product liability insurance to cover any Vioxx […]

Book Title: Workers’ Compensation Employee Medical Guide : How To Receive Appropriate Treatment Under Any Workers Compensation System in the United States. (Paperback) by David F. Scaccia Editorial Reviews: Table of Contents Chapter 1 Workers’ Compensation Law Review Chapter 2 Workers’ Compensation Case Review Chapter 3 Work-Relatedness Chapter 4 Notifying Your Employer and Filing Your […]

Medical malpractice issues. Legal issues. Lasik is the popular new procedure designed to reduce or eliminate the need for glasses or contact lenses in people with nearsightedness (myopia) or astigmatism. Although most who have the surgery are pleased with the results, there can be vision-damaging complications. You may be willing to accept these risks, but […]

Book Title: California Workers’ Comp: How to Take Charge When You’re Injured on the Job (Paperback) by Christopher A. Ball, Bethany K. Laurence (Editor) Editorial Reviews: Orange County Register “A great hands-on guide for dealing with workers’ compensation cases.” Book Description Maximize the medical care and benefits you’re entitled to! From industrial injuries to carpal […]