HEALTHCARE LAW

In certain circumstances if a worker refuses medical treatment or fails to follow medical advice, he or she may lose the right to continuing benefits. The courts, however, are reluctant to apply this principle and it must be a very serious case before it is applied. See also… Injury and Worker’s Compensation Healthcare Law – […]

Bextra Pulled From Pharmacy Shelves April 7, 2005 – Bextra is one of the controversial Cox-2 inhibitors. It had already been linked to an increase risk for cardiovascular problems and may now be linked to an increased risk for Stevens Johnson Syndrome. Stevens Johnson Syndrome is a rare and potentially fatal skin disease that can result […]

Contents What is “medical malpractice”? What must be shown to prevail in a medical malpractice case? Who can be held accountable for medical malpractice? Have I waived my rights because I signed a waiver or consent form? What is the first step in pursuing a claim? How do I know if I have a good […]

Vioxx Legal Help U.S. pharmaceutical giant Merck & Co. announced a global withdrawal of its blockbuster arthritis drug VIOXX (Rofecoxib) after a study showed it increased the risk for strokes and heart attacks. When VIOXX causes a heart attack, stroke, cardiovascular problems, or death, it affects not only the victim, but also the entire family. […]

Medical malpractice statistics According to an article published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), over 225,000 people die each year due to iatrogenic causes. This has become the third leading cause of death in the United States, after deaths from heart disease and cancer. 12,000 deaths/year from unnecessary surgery 7,000 deaths/year from […]

The lack of preventive care means the uninsured are often in worse shape when they do seek help. The cost of emergency services – which by law must be provided – is shared by hospitals and insurance companies. One in six Americans lacks health insurance and is therefore more likely to die from heart disease, […]