HEALTHCARE LAW

If you are injured at work, immediately report the accident to your employer and seek medical treatment from an employer authorized doctor. Read on for further information. Why can’t I see my own doctor? The law often says that employers must pay for all medical care related to the accident, so they control which doctors […]

Most medical malpractice cases for the plaintiff are handled on a contingent fee basis. Ordinarily this ranges from 33 1/3 to 50% of the recovery after costs are deducted “off the top.” Medical malpractice cases are such that usually there will be no settlement, nor even negotiations toward settlement, until the lawsuit has been filed […]

A few states impose liability on social hosts, but usually only for injuries on the premises. In other states, people who serve alcohol to drivers who then injure others on the road may be held liable as well. Many states impose liability on commercial sellers of alcohol, including bars and package stores, for injury to […]

Improvements in technology and medical care have increased life expectancy by a considerable amount. Alongside the improvements, health care costs have also risen dramatically. Because the health of the people in a nation reflects the health of the nation itself, health care law has become vital for the stability of the Unites States. Preserving public […]

If you are self-employed, or otherwise in need of individual health insurance coverage, how do you go about finding the best plan? Learn the language: HMO – Health Maintenance Organization. This is a very structured plan where you pick a PCP (Primary Care Physician), the doctor you see first for everything. The PCP refers you […]

Most workers’ compensation matters require only that you notify your supervisor within a set time period after your injury. Your employer must submit a notice of your claim to the state industrial safety department, and you will need to file a claim with the state worker’s compensation board. See also… Injury and Worker’s Compensation Healthcare […]