Legal Articles, Health Care

The Implications of Divorce and HIPAA Violations

A blog post about a recent case involving a divorce that caused a violation of HIPAA when an employee of a healthcare provider left behind classified patient information after a divorce.

Medicare Set Aside Accounts (MSA) and Personal Injury Claims

A blog post discussing the history of Medicare Set Aside Accounts and legal arguments for and against establishing one.

FDA Admits Popular Antibiotics May Have Serious Side Effects

A blog post about news coming out of the FDA alerting the public that there are some drugs that were approved by the agency despite having serious side effects that many outweigh the benefits.

Johnson & Johnson Talcum Case Creates Litigation Frenzy

A blog post about a case involving a link between Johnson & Johnson Baby powder and ovarian cancer and the subsequent litigation.

R.J. Reynolds Faces $11.5M Verdict in Nurse's Death

A blog post about a case involving a tobacco company being held partly liable for the death of a chain-smoking nurse.

Cigarette and Tobacco Injuries: An Overview

A blog post about cigarette smoke related injuries and what you may be entitled to if you have suffered a smoke related injury.

LASIK Eye Surgery: Risks and Precautions

A blog post giving an overview of the dangers of LASIK eye surgery and what legal steps to take in the event of an injury.

15 Statistics on Nursing Homes

Many elderly people are in long term care facilities like nursing homes, and most families believe that their loved ones will receive excellent care there. These statistics take a look at some of the problems in nursing homes, and explore just how bad things really are.

Harassment Prevention Orders and Your Attorney-in-Fact

How a Power of Attorney can or cannot be used to protect an elder from harassment.

Modification Appeal Lacks Sufficient Medical Documentation

Blog post about a modification appeal that was denied due to a lack of medical documentation.

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