Electronic Records Backlog at VA Department Is Causing Medical Mistakes
Delays in scanning patient records into the VA Medical Center’s electronic record system are having a devastating effect on the healthcare our nation’s veterans are receiving. Inside Sources reports that the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in our nation’s capital has yet to process 1,550 inches of pages of medical records. Some records date back to…
Read MoreRear-End Car Wrecks and Sacroiliac Joint Injuries
The causes of rear-end collisions can vary based on the circumstances. Sometimes the rear driver failed to engage the brakes in time. In other cases, the rear driver was driving distracted or speeding. As well, these collisions can occur as a result of driver intoxication or when defective brakes are involved. Regardless of the reason,…
Read MoreWhy Should You Choose Gainsberg Injury and Accident Lawyers?
At Gainsberg Injury and Accident Lawyers, we put our clients first. We have been helping clients in insurance claims, in injury claims, in auto accidents for over 20 years. We make sure that our clients’ rights are protected, that our clients get the personal service that they are entitled to. From the start of…
Read MoreThe Costs of Spinal Cord Injuries
According to the National Spinal Cord Injury Center (NSCIC), each year in the United States 17,700 people sustain a spinal cord injury (SCI). There are approximately 288,000 individuals with SCI currently living in the U.S. The major causes of these injuries include automobile crashes (38 percent), falls (32 percent), violent actions (14 percent), sports activities…
Read MoreWhat Do I Do if I’m Injured on Another Person’s Property?
If you’re injured on another person’s property, you need to make sure your rights are protected. First of all, you need to make sure that you know what caused you to fall. And if you have the opportunity, you should take pictures of what caused you to fall, whether it’s water that caused you to…
Read MoreWhy is Jury Selection Such an Important Part of the Trial Process?
The outcome of a legal case depends on many factors, including the facts, skills of the attorneys, witness testimony, and believability of individuals heard by the judge and/or jury. However, one of the most important aspects of a jury trial is carried out prior to the opening statements of the lawyers are ever made. Jury…
Read MoreIf I’m Not Wearing a Seatbelt When Another Car Hits Me, Am I to Blame in Illinois?
If you were injured in a motor vehicle or car accident and it was not your fault, and you were not wearing your seatbelt, you can still get a recovery or compensation for your injuries. You can still get your medical bills paid. You can still get pain and suffering, lost wages. That’s why if…
Read MoreMaking a Claim for PTSD After Your Accident
If you are involved in an accident in Chicago that results in severe bodily injuries, as the victim you may face consequences that include an extended recovery period, time off from work, medical complications, scarring or disfigurement, and disability. All of these can prove to be devastating and potentially life-changing. Beyond the physical losses, you…
Read MoreI Pulled Out in Front of a Speeding Truck Driver; Now What?
If you are in a trucking accident, you may be able to get compensation or other benefits as a result of the accident. The fact that you pulled out in front of the truck driver may not bar you from getting that type of compensation; you can still bring a claim. Other factors, as…
Read MoreCommon Roadway Hazards for Motorcyclists
Although motorcycle riders face various dangers on the road, roadway hazards such as road debris, uneven pavement, and other conditions present acute dangers to riders’ safety. Motorcycles lack the stability of a four-wheeled passenger vehicle or truck that can more easily withstand the impact and effect of these obstacles and threats. According to statistics from…
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