Medical Malpractice

In general, personal injury law can be separated in to two categories: negligent acts or intentional acts.  They may also be referred to as "torts" an old english term meaning "legal cause of action" for which an individual can seek compensation for through the legal system.Negligent ActsA negligent act occurs when one individual damages...

People don't really think about homecare until they need it. When a situation arises that you need of someone to help you in your home or residence most people go into panic mode as they deal with the crisis. You then look in the Yellow Pages, call friends or rely on someone to guide you to the places and people that can assist you. If you are...

For most parents, there are few things more important than making sure their family is well taken care of when it comes to their health. This is especially true of their children. Rather than simply using basic "find doctor" websites to complete your search, there are some advanced ways to cut through the endless reams of useless information and...

President Obama promised that after implementation of his new health plan, Americans would be able to keep their doctors and insurance plans and that there would be more access and choice in health care delivery.The media offers a lot of coverage on the shortage of primary care doctors and how new legislation will exacerbate the problem. One major...

We know that in politics lobbyists hope to have influence on important political decisions. They are advocates for their specific causes. They are respected for their expertise and they keep focused on getting the results they desire. Wouldn't you assume the same is true when applying the analogy to your own healthcare? When diagnosed with a chronic...

The preference for minimal government oversight and ideas of individualism are responsible for the way American health care system is structured. However, access to health insurance and health care has been a pressing issue in this nation for a long time; rated by the WHO as one of the worst among industrialized countries, the United States' health...

Acupuncture has long been in existence as did the Chinese civilization. By the use of fine sterile needles pierced to vital pressure points of the body, it eases pain, soreness and offers remedies to ailments. The technique is commonly applied to specific areas of the central nervous system to control blood pressure. Upon administration of the...

There are several different types of insurance to choose from, such as health, life, liability, etc. Liability insurance offers protection from lawsuits and other claims brought against the insured in the event that other people or property become injured or damaged. Financial coverage is provided to pay for the medical expenses, legal fees, and...

It seems as if no one is ever really satisfied with the way that they look. Even people that you think are beautiful will be able to find some flaw in their bodies. If you have ever dreamed of having your nose fixed or having larger or smaller breasts, then you owe it to yourself to look into finding low cost cosmetic surgery options.International...

Choosing a plastic surgeon to perform your cosmetic procedure is one of the most nerve-wracking decisions you'll have to make. Not only is it essential to choose a well-qualified cosmetic surgeon, but you'll want to choose one that shares your aesthetic sensibilities, has a pleasing bedside manner, and is easily accessible.While it may be easy...

Since LASIK surgery has been so popular, many doctors started offering it. That's good for us, the potential patients. It gives us a wide array of possible eye surgeons to choose from. So it's up to us to choose well. To do that, we need to prepare a list of good questions to ask our potential doctors. Then we should set up a series of interviews...

Many of the larger tree care companies offer tree health care along with their list of surgical methods. Tree health care is a very valuable service for those who truly care about their trees and want to keep them healthy in spite of problems that they may encounter as a result of being in an urban or suburban setting. The methods used by professional...

Last month I received a ton of calls from you as the April tax filing deadline came and went. As a tax advisor and a real estate investor, I typically get a lot of tax questions, especially around April 15th. This month, I want to share the answers to YOUR Top 3 Frequently Asked Questions.1) Should I set-up an LLC, Partnership, or Corporation?...

Modern chiropractic medicine was discovered by D.D. Palmer in the late 1800's. The word 'chiropractic,' stems from Greek, meaning, "hand practice," because the physician uses his hands to realign the joints of the body. Chiropractors are basically bone setters that focus on the joints of the spine. Ancient chiropractic was practiced in Egypt,...

Whenever a company experiences crisis, scandal or disaster, it can fire its management team and start all over again. A company can lay responsibility for the crisis on the mighty heads of the fallen. Crisis management can then be structured by the new leadership whose take-charge-of-the-situation attitude and very presence strongly symbolizes...

Nursing liability insurance is simply malpractice protection. Some employers offer this type of insurance to their nurses, but there are a number of nurses that choose to purchase their own liability insurance for their own protection.While some employers offer nursing liability insurance, the policies under it may still be limited. For instance,...

A while back everyone was angry at Tom Cruise because they didn't like what he had to say about the issue of Brooke Shields, postpartum depression and antidepressants. But just because you didn't like what he said didn't mean he was wrong.First of all, postpartum depression is a hormone imbalance not an antidepressant deficiency. This means it...

You may have been involved in a bad injury that has left you with the inability to work or do normal things. This may be temporary or permanent and may be getting worse. If you have received settlement in the form of an annuity or monthly payments then keep reading there exists more cash out options. So you or someone close to you is now getting...

A living will is also known as an advance directive, and it is a written document indicating a person's wishes in the event that they are reduced to a vegetative state by some accident or trauma, and whether doctors treating them should go to all efforts necessary to keep them legally living, or to "allow nature to take its course".Unlike a legal...

Before you consider going all cowgirl, and doing without insurance, think about what you're doing for a second. Insurance is a risk, just like starting a business. We'd all like to believe that things will go perfectly, without a hitch. But those of us who have lived for longer than a year or so realize that this is, at best, wishful thinking.Home-based...

Because periods of crisis loom every now and then, people are constantly looking for ways to save and get higher value for their money. Health insurance plans are now being viewed more meticulously by contentious buyers than before. You should always get the right plan that adequately provides for your primary concerns at a very reasonable price.About...

Herbal medicine has been widely used by our early ancestors to cure common illnesses, treating major health-problems, and as a dietary supplement to maintain proper body functions. Despite the modern technology available in the field of medicine, many health-buffs are utilizing the natural art of healing through the use of plants and herbs.Introduction...