There is a reason why so many companies in Alabama take extreme measures to protect their customers. However, slips and falls are not 100% preventable and those who do suffer on may end up with severe injuries. Thus the following includes further information about the...
Year: 2020
Ankle injuries in slip-and-fall cases
Slip-and-fall accident victims in Alabama often suffer debilitating and painful ankle injuries. The ankle is a complex junction of three bones covered by a membrane. This membrane is lined with soft tissue called synovium and filled with fluid that allows the joint to...
Accidents often occur close to home
The results of a recent study suggest that drivers in Alabama and around the country are at a high risk of being involved in traffic accidents when they take short trips on familiar roads. Analysts from an Austrian company that provides insurance companies with...
Congress requests action from Amazon over selling bad products
Defective products in the Alabama marketplace can be a very dangerous situation when the companies that sell them do not conduct any safety investigations. A typical product liability claim is usually directed at the manufacturer instead of the distributor unless the...
Who is responsible for addressing fire hazards in my apartment?
Being in your apartment should give you a sense of safety and comfort. And if something breaks or goes wrong, you should know who is responsible for addressing the issue. Many people rent apartments because the burden of replacing broken appliances or making repairs...
Study finds surgery second reason for malpractice claims
Surgery creates a potential risk not only for patients but for doctors as well. Surgery ranks second on the list as a common reason for medical malpractice claims in Alabama and throughout the country based on one insurer's report. These claims could be the result of...
Retinal detachments: why malpractice claims are on the rise
When someone thinks about going to an ophthalmologist in Alabama, they usually don't think that anything will go wrong. This is understandable as ophthalmic malpractice claims don't usually make the rounds within the media. However, according to insurance companies,...
Important signs of medical malpractice to watch out for
People in Alabama who are seeking medical care should be on the lookout for signs of medical malpractice. When left unchecked, medical malpractice can lead to worsening illness, injuries, permanent disability and even death. Here's what people should look for when...
Diagnostic errors and nursing home injuries
People in Alabama should know that diagnostic errors can affect people in nursing homes. Diagnosing a patient can sometimes be hard. When the patients have comorbidities or difficulties communicating, it can be particularly difficult. That's one of the reasons that...
Second common cause of malpractice claims is surgical errors
According to a report from the medical liability insurer Coverys, surgical errors are the second leading cause of malpractice claims in Alabama and throughout the U.S. The study focused on the malpractice claims that the insurer had closed between 2014 and 2018. A...