While pregnant women often anticipate a beautiful and even exciting childbirth experience, they also face the potential of birth trauma. This kind of traumatic event can cause significant harm to the physical and mental health of the mother and child. …
They have encouraged millions to set and share goals or to appreciate the beauty of a sunrise, but TikTok challenges — contests on the popular social media site challenging users to upload a video of themselves completing a task —…
You can find just about any product you need in a Walmart, from tires and oil changes to clothing, groceries, and financial services. But you can also be injured there in a variety of ways, from slipping and falling on…
Recognizing examples of negligence in a hospital setting can help you identify when you have been affected. Learn more about hospital negligence and what it looks like. Find out what you can do when you or a loved one have…
The Environmental Protection Agency formally recognizes nearly 800 toxic chemicals linked to adverse health effects. At the same time, the Natural Resources Defense Council reports there are more than 80,000 chemicals used in the U.S. Most of these chemicals have…
When you experience harm, you don’t always have to prove someone was careless or negligent. Sometimes the standard is strict liability, where a person or business is held to account just because an event happened. Strict liability is restricted to…
The last thing you have time for in your busy life is an auto accident. A rideshare accident can feel even worse, as you may not know how rideshare companies can factor into the dynamics of a car crash. Getting…
A wrongful conviction and imprisonment should never happen. Not only should you be exonerated for crimes you did not commit, but the state should compensate you for the injustice you endured. Wrongful incarceration compensation is one way the state can…
A hate crime is a criminal act motivated by prejudice or bias against another person or group. It may involve almost any criminal offense if the criminal act is motivated by prejudice or discrimination. The perpetrator purposefully targets victims of…
Throughout your life, you may encounter many types of civil rights violations and discrimination. Discrimination is based on outdated or irrational beliefs that hold no basis in truth. Unfortunately, discriminatory events are common — more so than some people may…
The laws of the United States grant fundamental freedoms and protections to all American citizens. These rights, known as civil rights, include equal protection under the law and due process. Civil rights have expanded over the years and are present…
Hospital negligence is a scary thought. When you have a routine treatment or medical emergency, you should be able to trust that your hospital will treat you with the proper care. Unfortunately, negligence in hospitals happens more than it should.…
Doctors and other medical providers are human — they can be careless or make mistakes like the rest of us. But medical errors can have serious consequences. If you’re one of the many who have suffered due to medical misdiagnosis,…
An Overview of Dram Shop Law Dram shop laws hold an owner liable for selling alcohol to a customer who then injured someone else. Examples of its application include injuries caused by drunk driving accidents or fights. Not every state…
A class action lawsuit is a special kind of lawsuit. Instead of one or a few people suing a defendant, a class action lawsuit involves a large group of people joining together to file suit. By filing a class action…
Upcoding is becoming more common in hospitals, healthcare, and Medicare fraud. Unless you work in healthcare, the concept of upcoding may be new to you. Learn what upcoding is, what it looks like, why it is illegal, and what to…
