Surgical procedures of all kinds require a high level of skill, training and attention among surgeons and supporting nursing staff in order to prevent complications and potentially life-altering mistakes. If a patient suffers harm during surgery and believes that negligence may be to blame, they may choose to take legal action against the surgeon or other involved healthcare providers. In such a … [Read more...] about Surgical Nurse Expert Witness Services: When Are They Used?
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Spinal Cord Injury Recovery Process
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
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?
FAQs Answered by a Concussion Expert Witness
Among athletes and those with physically-demanding jobs, concussions are an everyday risk. While milder knocks won’t have any long-lasting effects on a patient’s life, a serious concussion can cause permanent damage that can affect that patient’s ability to do his/her job and enjoy a normal life. In this article, we answer concussion FAQs and explain how a concussion expert witness can assist you … [Read more...] about FAQs Answered by a Concussion Expert Witness
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
