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What are My Rights if My Doctor Failed to Diagnose a Stroke?

Statistics from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveal that stroke is a leading cause of death in the US, killing 140,000 people annually at a rate of about one every four minutes. Even more disturbing is that only 38 percent of Americans recognize the signs of stroke and know the importance of calling 911. Health care professionals are specially trained to realize when a patient is in distress, even when they don’t necessarily specialize in neurological disorders. When a doctor fails to diagnose stroke, a patient can suffer serious, long-term brain damage and disabilities that could have been avoided

Uncovering the True Cost of Your Child’s Birth Injuries

It should come as no surprise that the costs of raising a child are considerable, but there are certain expenses that you look forward to and expect. From food and diapers at the earliest ages to college and sports later on, you have an idea of how to prepare. Your world is turned upside down if you’re hit with the news that your baby suffered birth injuries.

5 Rights Many Injured Missouri Workers Are Not Aware Of

Most people know about workers compensation laws and how these benefits can help injured workers get back on their feet. However, the more in-depth you go into these regulations, the more rights you may find out you have.

4 Myths About Brain Injuries After Auto Collisions

Not all brain injuries are equally severe, just like not all of them will stay with you for your entire life. Here are some myths we keep telling ourselves about brain injuries that have occurred after a car crash:

PRELIMINARY HEARINGS IN MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT COURTS AND PHILADELPHIA MUNICIPAL COURT

What is a preliminary hearing? What can I expect at a preliminary hearing? Who will testify at a preliminary hearing?

WHEN IS POLICE FORCE CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE?

Your rights under the United States Constitution do not vanish when you are arrested or charged with a crime. Specifically, the Fourth and Fifth Amendments to the federal Constitution guarantee your rights to be free of unlawful searches and seizures and not to be forced to incriminate yourself.

CAN YOU RETAIN AN ATTORNEY BEFORE YOU ARE INDICTED OR CHARGED?

There is a common misconception that you don’t need to hire an attorney until you are indicted or charged with a crime. While it may not be absolutely necessary, hiring an attorney before you are charged has a lot of advantages and perhaps help you avoid being charged with a crime altogether.

ALL FAMILIES ARE EQUAL ACT: HOW DID WE GET HERE?

What Types of Cases are Resolved in Maryland's District Courts?

People typically don't think much about the court system until they find themselves on either side of a legal action. And even then, they might initially gloss over differences between the district and circuit courts, considering the terms to be roughly synonymous.

Chernobyl: tours to ahorrifying and beautiful place at the same time

Considering the consequences of the accident at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, it was hard to imagine that three decades later the abandoned territories would become an attractive tourist destination for people all over the world and the demand for Chernobyl tours will be so high.

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