Hospitals are Not the Only Place You May Contract Sepsis
Many people consider hospitals and major medical centers breeding grounds for infections; a place where superbugs flourish just waiting to claim their victims. In particular, medical treatment requiring invasive surgery can enhance the risk of infection to patients. On the other hand, our homes and workplaces are generally supposed to be free from this type…
Read MoreCar Accidents Still the Leading Cause of Injury in Mississippi
The Mississippi State Department of Health tells us that the mortality rate in MS was 82 out of 10,000 – higher than the national average of 62 out of 10,000 – based on data accessed in 2014. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s most recent data, however, doesn’t paint a much rosier picture. We…
Read MoreWhat Are Workers’ Compensation Vocational Rehabilitation Benefits?
Eligible workers who are injured on the job may receive workers’ compensation benefits during the time they cannot work. The employer’s insurance company also pays their medical bills – hospitals, doctors, therapists, medications, and other medical costs. Mississippi workers are eligible for these payments, without the need to prove fault, if their injuries are due…
Read MoreWhat Are the Requirements for Bringing a Medical Malpractice Claim against the Veterans Administration?
Our military personnel have the right to expect that the medical treatment they receive will be just as competent as the care civilians receive in private hospitals. When the VA hospitals, doctors, and medical staff make mistakes that cost veterans their lives or cause physical harm, the victims have the right to file medical malpractice…
Read MoreMississippi Leads the Country in Distracted Driving Collisions
Distracted driving is dangerous; we all know this. There are billboards and radio ads warning against it. There is research and data that supports it. We have written about the dangers ourselves, and represented clients who have sustained horrific injuries as a result of it. Yet every day, people are dying as a result of…
Read MoreMedical Malpractice Claims for Hospital Infections
Hospitals are supposed to be safe, but sometimes they pose dangers of their own. The possibility that a hospital patient may die due to an infection he or she developed at a medical facility is well known. These types of infections are called healthcare-associated infections (sometimes hospital-acquired infections). Hospitals should be prepared to: Identify the…
Read MoreDon’t Give Up if Your Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Claim Was Denied
If you were injured in a workplace environment or acquired a job-related illness in Mississippi, you are most likely entitled to receive workers’ compensation benefits. In Mississippi, workers’ compensation operates in a no-fault system. Eligible injured workers are provided both wage replacement and medical treatment. Theoretically, obtaining approval of a workers’ comp claim should be…
Read MoreThe Causes and Aftermath of a Catastrophic Amputation Injury
Amputation involves the removal of a limb, whether through surgery, medical condition, or trauma. In certain cases a limb must be removed in order to mitigate disease or control pain. When a limb must be amputated due to a catastrophic incident involving another party’s negligence or recklessness, the victim likewise suffers a devastating loss. In…
Read MoreMedical Malpractice in Mississippi: Understanding Your Options if You Have Been Injured
Medical professionals – including surgeons, doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and other hospital workers – have an obligation to provide the utmost quality care to medical patients. Failure to fulfill this obligation can leave patients in jeopardy and result in acts of medical malpractice or negligence. This requirement is given great priority in the medical community and…
Read MoreWhen Can You Make a Claim for Compensation for Injuries in a Mississippi Car Crash?
You’ve been involved in a car crash in Mississippi; do you know if you are entitled to recover compensation for your injuries and losses? These losses can include significant financial costs for vehicle repairs, as well as lost wages. You may be facing significant medical costs for the surgeries and/or treatment you need to address…
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