The risk of malpractice lawsuits vary by physician specialty, according to the Rand Corporation, which released the figures below by the Massachusetts Medical Society outlining which types of doctors most commonly face lawsuits. Not surprisingly, the studies show a significant increase in risk of medical malpractice suits based on the risk of the work typically [...]
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Should You Always Take Photos After a Car Accident?
If you’re in a car accident, should you always take pictures? What should you make sure to record? In this video, Memphis car accident injury lawyer Darrell Castle explains why and how you want to get photo documentation after a car crash. Text: Should I always take pictures after a car accident? Well, it’s always [...]
Retained Surgical Instruments – Memphis Medical Malpractice Lawyers
Any item inadvertently left behind in a patient after surgery is called a “retained surgical instrument.” Retained surgical instruments can range from having no effect to causing physical trauma and even death. In addition, they often result in additional surgeries and medical costs. Leaving tools in a patient’s body after surgery may sound like a [...]
Should You Always Call the Police After a Car Accident? – Memphis Car Accident Lawyers
If you’re in a car accident, do you always need to contact the police? What if the accident happens on private property? In this video, Memphis car accident lawyer Darrell Castle discusses the importance of calling the police after any crash on the road. Text: Yes it’s always a good idea to call the police [...]
That Tort of Thing – May 15, 2012 – Memphis Personal Injury Lawyers
Interesting stories about lawsuits, mass tort cases, and other personal injury issues. It’s an honor to perform at the Tony awards. …Until you’re hit by an enormous falling set piece. What options out there can help protect children who are born into the US prison system? Don’t get attacked by geese. And business owners, don’t [...]
Disclosure of Medical Error in Tennessee – Memphis Medical Malpractice Lawyers
Doctors are human and thus make mistakes all the time, but a lot of questions surround how to discuss these mistakes once they occur: Is it better to know about those mistakes when they happen, even if they can be reversed and won’t cause serious harm? Will the patient be less likely to sue if [...]
When Should I Call a Car Accident Lawyer?
If you’ve been in a car accident, do you need a lawyer? How do you know when or if you should you contact an attorney about the crash? In this video, Memphis car accident lawyer Darrell Castle discusses the importance of calling a lawyer soon after an accident if you were injured. More questions? Contact [...]
Sexual Abuse of the Elderly – Memphis Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers
You may recall a recent case out of Memphis in which a man was arrested and convicted for raping and abusing a 78-year-old woman. While the case horrified and disgusted most people who heard about it, it’s not as uncommon as you might think. According to the Boston College Connell School of Nursing, which published [...]
Unreported Cases of Nursing Home and Elder Abuse in Tennessee
Around the United States, elder abuse and nursing home abuse are common problems. The best estimates suggest between 1 and 2 million Americans age 65 or older have been injured, exploited, or otherwise mistreated by someone on whom they depended for care or protection (1). But in many cases, the abuse occurs in situations where [...]
Domestic Elder Abuse and Neglect – Memphis Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers
One common misconception about elder abuse is that it most often happens in nursing homes and other care-giving facilities. In fact, the majority of elder abuse happens at home. According to the 2004 Survey of Adult Protective Services, most alleged perpetrators are adult children (32.6%) or other family members (21.5%). Spouses/intimate partners account for 11.3% of [...]
