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Signs of a Bad Nursing Home to Look For: Quick Tips

Signs of a Bad Nursing Home to Look For: Quick Tips

Nursing home red flags aren't always obvious; they can be subtle and easy to overlook. For instance, a generally apathetic atmosphere, where residents seem disengaged or unhappy, may indicate underlying issues with care quality or social activities.Minimal...

Statute of Limitations in California for Medical Malpractice

Statute of Limitations in California for Medical Malpractice

Malpractice is when a professional, like a doctor or lawyer, fails to perform their duties correctly, causing harm or injury. This can include errors, negligence, or misconduct that deviates from standard practices, resulting in negative consequences for the patient...

How to Prove Nursing Home Negligence

How to Prove Nursing Home Negligence

Hodes Milman helps a variety of victims file and litigate their claims. Whether you are a survivor of personal injury, medical malpractice, or elder abuse, we understand coming forward about abuse isn’t easy. But with over $50 Million in verdicts and settlements...

Can You Sue a Hospital for Emotional Distress?

Can You Sue a Hospital for Emotional Distress?

Medical practitioners take an oath to reduce or prevent harm. But sometimes the very people meant to save our lives will put it in even greater danger. But does this mean you can sue a hospital for emotional distress? Maybe, but not likely. Even when emotional...

Elder Maltreatment Statistics

Elder Maltreatment Statistics

Finding the right caregiver for your elderly family member is a tough decision. While you may do everything in your power to select an attentive, knowledgeable, and kind person, sometimes you may, unfortunately, come to find they are abusive. Elder abuse is...

Birth Injury Statistics

Birth Injury Statistics

Birth Injury Statistics: Are Infant Injuries Normal or Negligent?Birth injuries can be devastating for both the child and their family, often resulting in long-term consequences and significant emotional and financial burdens. Statistics help inform our understanding...

Can You Sue a Doctor for Misdiagnosis of Cancer?

Can You Sue a Doctor for Misdiagnosis of Cancer?

Negligence or malpractice when it comes to a cancer misdiagnosis can have life-threatening consequences. Learn about your legal options for filing a lawsuit.In the complex world of medical malpractice law, the question of whether you can sue a doctor for misdiagnosis...

What Are the Most Common Types of Birth Injuries?

What Are the Most Common Types of Birth Injuries?

The impact of birth injuries can range from mild, temporary issues to severe, lifelong disabilities. Birth injuries, unfortunately, are more common than most people realize. They can occur due to various reasons such as medical negligence, complications during...

Can You Sue if Surgery Goes Wrong?

Can You Sue if Surgery Goes Wrong?

Can You Sue if Surgery Goes Wrong? Surgeries are intended to heal the patient and correct whatever injury or medical condition they are already dealing with. But what happens if a surgeon or member of the medical team makes an error during the surgery? The...

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