Spinal cord injuries can result from falls, automobile accidents, head injuries, certain types of infections and more. Depending on the specific circumstances, the severity of spinal cord injuries can vary; but in any case, rehabilitation is likely to be required. In this article, we’ll summarize what the spinal cord injury recovery process might entail and explain how a life care plan can help to … [Read more...] about Spinal Cord Injury Recovery Process
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What Is a Medical Case Manager?
When catastrophic injury or illness strikes, the affected individual or their family may choose to take legal action if they believe that another party’s negligence was a contributing factor. What is a medical case manager, and how might the assistance of this professional be of value in a personal injury case? This article will give an overview of a medical case manager’s role and the benefits … [Read more...] about What Is a Medical Case Manager?
When to Consult a Labor and Delivery Nurse Expert Witness
Labor and delivery nurses are medically trained to help throughout the childbirth process, monitoring the mom and baby during and after birth as well as assisting the attending physicians. If oversights occur during these critical hours, serious consequences for the mother and/or the child may result. In a legal case involving alleged negligence or malpractice during the labor/birth or post-birth … [Read more...] about When to Consult a Labor and Delivery Nurse Expert Witness
Types of Abuse in Nursing Homes
As they age, many individuals come to require professional care at a nursing facility. At these establishments, staff are expected to provide skillful and attentive care, assistance and supervision. Unfortunately, the high standard of care that patients deserve is not always delivered. In the worst scenarios, various types of abuse in nursing homes may even occur. At Cardinal LifeCare … [Read more...] about Types of Abuse in Nursing Homes
What Services Does a Critical Care Nurse Expert Witness Offer?
Receiving care from a team of attentive medical experts is vital to ensure the best possible outcome for a patient in critical condition. For a patient facing a life-threatening or otherwise catastrophic injury or illness who may have been the victim of negligence or malpractice, a critical care nurse expert witness may be called on to apply their specialized knowledge, assess the case and give … [Read more...] about What Services Does a Critical Care Nurse Expert Witness Offer?
The Necessity & Value of Expert Witnesses in Medical Malpractice Cases
Medical malpractice claims can span many different scenarios, ranging from alleged delays in diagnosis/treatment to surgical errors to prescription drug mistakes. To determine whether there are grounds for a claim of malpractice and to acquire the necessary supporting evidence, legal teams often consult expert witnesses in medical malpractice cases. In fact, many states require testimony from a … [Read more...] about The Necessity & Value of Expert Witnesses in Medical Malpractice Cases
