A wrongful death suit can be brought by the estate of a patient who was the victim of medical malpractice. The estate can be awarded damages for the negligence of the hospital or medical professionals involved in the patient’s death. In these types of cases, there can be multiple parties who engaged in negligent conduct […]
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Distinguishing Between Wrongful Death and Survival Actions
If you have lost a loved one as a result of the negligent conduct of another party, you can be compensated under the law. There are two paths to recovery in California after a family member dies as a result of negligence: a wrongful death lawsuit and a survival action. Each cause of action has […]
Harbor Freight Recalls One Million Chainsaws
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently issued a press release about the recall of over one million chainsaws by Harbor Freight Tools. According to the CPSC, these chainsaws are under recall due to a serious injury hazard. The chainsaws involved in the recall are Portland, One Stop Garden and Chicago Electric 14 inch electric […]
Motorcycle Helmet Use Proven to Lower Risk of Cervical Spine Injury
New findings published in the Journal of Neurosurgery could result in a greater push toward mandatory motorcycle helmet use while riding. Researchers at the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics in Madison found that contrary to prior claims that helmet use is ineffective in preventing cervical spine injuries (CSI) in a crash, using a helmet […]
Predicting Recovery Paths for Spinal Cord Injury Patients
The most difficult aspect of a spinal cord injury is the prospect of complete and permanent paralysis. Traumatic injury to the spinal cord causes progressive loss of nerve tissue, which may spread to other areas of the spinal cord and brain. MRI images can clearly document these neurological changes. However, the long-term impact of these […]
