Collins Attorneys Legal Blog
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New Techniques to Fight Cerebral Palsy in the Womb
Doctors at Monash Medical Centre in Melbourne, Australia announced a new medical trial that will use melatonin in an effort to prevent prenatal fetal brain injuries, including cerebral palsy. The trial will…
April 23, 2012 -
Nursing Home Patient Records Often Neglected and Occasionally Deliberately Falsified
Nursing homes are responsible for every aspect of care for their residents. To this end, nursing homes must keep accurate and timely documentation of the services that they provide their patients–from feeding…
April 11, 2012 -
When An Attorney Is (and Isn‘t) Necessary in a Work-Related Injury Claim
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics 3.1 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses were reported in 2010. A preliminary total of 4,547 fatal workplace injuries were reported for the same year.…
April 2, 2012 -
The Many Signs of Nursing Home Abuse
The decision to admit a loved one into a nursing home is never easy. However, for many families it is a necessary decision, especially if the family member needs around the clock…
March 26, 2012 -
Medical Malpractice Caps and Public Costs, Who Really Pays?
A few weeks ago, the Florida legislature had before it a bill that would approve a $30.8 million claim against a public hospital for medical negligence. Even though a jury issued the…
March 23, 2012 -
Disability Video Surveillance in Personal Injury Suits
Personal injury cases, especially those involving large insurance companies, can become extremely antagonistic. Sometimes, defendants will go to great lengths to avoid paying a personal injury claim. Many insurance companies conduct what…
March 21, 2012 -
Obstetrics Medical Malpractice Suits Avoidable Through Training, Preparation and Communication
Malpractice insurance premiums for obstetricians are often higher than for any other medical profession. Perhaps it is because the average payment in an obstetrical medical malpractice suit is around $947,000, more than…
March 16, 2012 -
Unsatisfactory Elective Surgery Results Does Not Equal Medical Malpractice in New Mexico
Elective surgery is all surgery not arising from a medical emergency that is scheduled in advance. Elective surgery includes a wide range of procedures, from vision correction to plastic surgery to biopsies.…
March 14, 2012 -
Dangerous Recreational Activities and Assumption of Risk
Assumption of risk is an often-used defense against personal injury tort claims involving a dangerous recreational activity or sport. These activities include things like skiing, snowboarding, bungee jumping, horseback riding, or skydiving.…
March 13, 2012 -
Mandatory Arbitration Ruling is Victory for Victims of Nursing Home Negligence and Abuse
In many cases the decision to enter a nursing home is made under extremely difficult conditions. When signing admission contracts patients and their families are often in a state of extreme vulnerability,…
March 5, 2012