Injuries and mishaps can happen; they’re part of life. There are times, however, when another person could be responsible for these incidents. If you have gotten hurt due to someone else’s willful actions or negligence, you may be entitled to compensation. Speaking to a personal injury lawyer like our friends at Cohen & Cohen is a good first step. Your
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Who Is Liable in the Act of Dooring?
Our friends from Cohen & Cohen provided some insight into dooring injuries involving cyclists. Cyclists have to maintain a steady focus and acute awareness of their surroundings while in motion. This includes looking out for pedestrians and moving cars. Another potential hazard that is often overlooked is car doors left ajar. If the passenger of a vehicle
Evidence-Based Medicine and Dental Treatment
I have to admit that I have never looked forward to going to the dentist. I recently read a long article in this month’s The Atlantic, “The Truth About Dentistry,” by Ferris Jabr. The author looks at a disturbing case of how one dentist cheated his patients over many years, performing unnecessary procedures, and investigates how that
Father of Modern Burn Treatment Dies at 88
Earlier this week, Dr. Basil Pruitt, a retired Army surgeon and University of Texas-San Antonio professor who revolutionized care and survival rates for patients with severe burns, passed away. His life story is inspiring and remarkable. Dr. Pruitt was a master clinician or treating doctor who also became the most-cited researcher in burn care, and
Medical Device Injuries Hidden from Doctors and Patients by FDA and Manufacturers
Kaiser Health News issued an alarming report this week that revealed a FDA program and set of policies that allow dozens of device manufacturers to avoid public scrutiny of serious injury risks from their products. This covert program includes Davinci surgical robot incidents, pelvic mesh problems, heart device issues, and surgical staplers, and it encompasses both
