Wrongful death occurs when the negligent actions or wrongful acts of one person result in the death of another. The specific laws governing wrongful death vary from state to state, allowing surviving spouses, immediate family members, children, or parents of a...
A medical malpractice suit arises when a person is injured or dies in a medical setting on account of a medical professional’s action or inaction. Medical professionals include physicians, nurses,...
Medical record review for attorneys handling personal injury or mass tort cases focuses on gathering and summarizing the key components of the victim’s medical chart. Doctors and hospitals often...
Social security disability benefits are determined on the basis of a stringent medical record review that takes into account the extent of disability of the applicant. Once granted, these benefits...
Workers’ compensation claims are filed by employees who are injured at the workplace. A workplace injury is usually the result of unsafe conditions at the workplace, unsafe behavior or a combination...
Medical records are the prime pieces of evidence in auto accident cases and it is important that the injured party seeks proper treatment in a timely manner. This will ensure that the records show...
Social security disability benefits are granted on the basis of a detailed review of the applicant’s medical records. The social security office will need all relevant medical information that...
Improper disclosure of medical records occurs due to many reasons such as improper maintenance of the records, data security breach, unauthorized access and so on. Though physicians and other...
Ironic and shocking as it may seem, healthcare providers are often responsible for serious medical errors that result in patient harm or even death. This formed headlines in recent news. According...
SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) is a beneficial federal program that is designed to ensure long-term financial protection for Americans who have paid into the program during their...
The Social Security Administration determines disability on the basis of a comprehensive medical record review. Individuals who are receiving disability benefits and wish to return to work one day...
