HEALTHCARE LAW

Book Title: The Portable Lawyer for Mental Health Professionals: An A-Z Guide to Protecting Your Clients, Your Practice, and Yourself (Paperback) by Barton E. Bernstein, JD, LMSW; Thomas L. Hartsell Jr., JD Editorial Reviews: Book Description Safeguard your mental health practice with up-to-date information and savvy advice on practicing in today’s legal environment. Today’s mental […]

Use of Rezulin may be linked to liver damage and heart problems. Several class action and personal injury lawyers have launched an investigation into the now-withdrawn diabetes drug Rezulin (troglitazone). The federal government has indicated that over 50 deaths have resulted from the drug, and some news organizations have claimed that the real death toll […]

Book Title: The Portable Guide to Testifying in Court for Mental Health Professionals: An A-Z Guide to Being an Effective Witness (Paperback) by Barton E. Bernstein, JD, LMSW; Thomas L. Hartsell Jr., JD Editorial Reviews: Review “Is a well-written guide to the legal system for beginning-level psychologists or for any mental health professional.” (PsycCRITIQUES, 7/26/2006) […]

Disability Benefits Based on Work Performed, Not Job Title More and more, disability carriers have been faced with claims by maturing professionals, such as doctors, dentists and podiatrists, whose day-to-day functions have evolved to administration and management, rather than principally treating patients. These professionals manage practices staffed by employees and/or independent contractors and then claim […]

The legal rights of a dog bite victim depend on where the attack happened, meaning the state and city. The laws vary from state to state, and sometimes even from city to city. Most states make the dog owner responsible and liable for all bites, even if the dog never bit anyone before. That’s right-a […]

WHAT CAN I DO WHEN AN INSURANCE COMPANY REFUSES TO PAY A CLAIM? In some instances an insurance company will refuse to pay a claim submitted by its policyholder. This is often referred to as “denying” the claim. The claim may be denied, for example, because the company has determined that the loss is not […]