Have you ever been in a serious accident with a semi-truck or tractor-trailer? These accidents can cause catastrophic injuries with long recoveries and incur high costs. High medical costs, severe pain, and emotional trauma are common consequences of a semi-truck…
Having a baby can be an amazing experience. Still, many expectant mothers have mixed feelings as their delivery date approaches. This is because childbirth includes certain risks. Even with improved health care, some women still experience birth injuries, which can…
Dram shops laws apply to bars, restaurants, and anywhere else where alcohol is served. These laws hold responsible sellers of alcohol who overserve customers when those customers cause an injury due to their intoxication. These often arise from personal injury…
Every year, thousands of Americans who go through surgical procedures suffer from surgical errors in the operating room. And for many of them, the outcome can be devastating and life-altering. Some may end up with complications they didn’t have before…
Medication errors can be damaging or even deadly. Nurses are expected to know how to administer medication and provide the proper dosage as prescribed by a doctor. Yet, the causes of medication errors in nursing practices are numerous. How common…
Strict liability is a legal standard courts use to determine liability for certain torts. Understanding the implications of strict liability on your legal claim can help you pursue your claim more effectively. The attorneys at McEldrew Purtell can help you with your…
If you or a loved one has been injured in a recent Uber accident, you likely have questions about your situation. You may have an eligible claim against Uber or other parties to compensate you for your losses. The lawyers…
If your client has suffered a brain injury due to another party’s negligence, they may be able to file a catastrophic injury lawsuit to recover their losses. Read this guide to learn four reasons why brain injury survivors should hire…
What Is a Truck Accident Claim? When a client is injured or suffers the loss of a loved one as the result of an accident with a semi truck or other type of commercial truck, the client may be able…
Childbirth is an emotionally and physically draining experience, and mothers place trust in medical professionals to provide the highest possible standard of care. Unfortunately, negligence, medical errors, and a failure to provide proper care can lead to birth injuries. A…
Medical malpractice cases address serious breaches of care by healthcare practitioners. Medical malpractice claims may address medication errors, misdiagnoses, inadequate treatment, and neglect. A patient who suffers injury or illness because of a medical practitioner’s negligence can seek monetary compensation…
When you seek advice or treatment from a medical professional, you are placing your health, your safety, and sometimes your very life in their hands. When that medical provider’s negligence, carelessness, or even ill intent causes injury, harm, or death…
Recalls are often issued by manufacturers to remove defective and dangerous goods from the market, such as faulty products and contaminated foods. This is done to protect the public from physical injuries and potential health risks. However, recalls aren’t always…
Any injury can seem devastating, especially when you are hurt in an accident or injured due to someone else’s negligence or bad actions. However, some injuries are severe enough to cause permanent disability and change your way of life forever,…
Sadly, the risk that your loved one is suffering from nursing home abuse is higher than you think. You can look for certain signs to help you identify when this is happening. If you notice any of the signs, you…
Every year, around 1.7 million Americans suffer traumatic brain injuries (TBI). Traumatic brain injuries are often caused by an external blow to the head, such as a blow or jolt you may experience during motor vehicle accidents, construction accidents, falls…
