“Patient dumping” refers to the practice of discharging or transferring a medically unstable patient for financial reasons. It is a practice of treating paying patients and leaving those unable to pay to government programs or charitable organizations to deal with. ...
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Patient Dumping Practices
Dealing with Insurance Companies after a Car Accident
While insurance companies make $30 billion a year in profits, their insurance adjusters are actually trained to delay and deny claims and are handsomely rewarded for doing so.
When you are involved in a car accident, you fully expect ...
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Wrongful Death and Medical Malpractice
A wrongful death claim asserts a person has died due to the negligence or actions of another, and the victim’s survivors are entitled to compensation as a result of the death.
One of the most common causes of wrongful death ...
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How to Choose a Motorcycle Accident Attorney
Motorcycle accidents historically involve a high rate of injuries and fatalities even though motorcyclists represent a minority of drivers. Since motorcycles do not have the weight of an automobile, or safety features such as a roof, airbags or seatbelts, motorcyclists ...
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Pedestrians and Car Accidents
Pedestrians and car accidents are a serious problem in the United States. Pedestrian car accidents happen with the most frequency in urban areas where pedestrian activity and traffic are greater when compared to rural or suburban areas of the country....
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Alcohol, Drugs, and Car Accidents
Driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs is a major cause of car accidents in this country. Legally obtained prescription medications also can affect a driver’s ability to drive safely.
Every two minutes someone is injured or killed ...
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Dental Malpractice
For many, going to the dentist is an unpleasant experience. From fillings and root canals to oral surgeries, dentists tend to have a bad rap. And while, generally speaking, people most often visit dentists for routine procedures, things can go ...
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Emergency Room Errors
Working in an emergency room is no walk in the park. The emergency room is, by nature, a chaotic, stressful, antagonizing and emotional place to be. The staff who work there are dedicated individuals who must assess and treat a ...
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Uninsured and Underinsured Drivers and Car Accidents
Uninsured and underinsured automobile insurance protects drivers when the other driver does not have automobile insurance coverage or not enough automobile insurance coverage.
Georgia law requires all insurance carriers offer uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage with their policies. Unless you ...
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Settling Versus Going to Trial. What Factors are Considered?
On August 8, 2008, the New York Times published an article about the differences between settling and taking a case to trial. In special conjunction with victims of accidents and medical malpractice, the author of the article said in ...
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