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Your relationship with your doctor plays an important role in your overall health and well-being. A good doctor will listen, diagnose accurately, and provide the best possible treatment. However, not all doctors meet these standards, and it’s important to recognize the signs of a bad doctor to avoid potential harm. If you suffer injuries due read more

Employees who suffer serious injuries at work may require surgery to repair the damage. Many employees have questions about potential workers’ compensation benefits, such as whether benefits will cover surgery or if having surgery for their injury will increase their settlement. Let’s see if surgery increases workers’ comp settlements or not. read more

In the United States, elder abuse is a troubling issue that has remained in the shadows. Startlingly, studies indicate that approximately 1 in 10 people over 60 has experienced some form of elder abuse. This abuse often occurs at the hands of those entrusted with the care of our most vulnerable population. Let’s see what read more

Doctors are legally bound to act in a way that meets or exceeds the professionally accepted standard of care for any situation they are handling. However, it’s not uncommon for medical negligence to cause injuries to patients, leading to significant financial losses and emotional distress, so let’s answer this: Can I sue my doctor for read more

Did you know that the outcome of most legal claims can be profoundly affected by the smallest details? One such detail is the ability to retrieve timely and accurate medical records. In this process, a Medical Record Number (MRN) is key in establishing a clear and comprehensive medical history to support your claims. But what read more

If you suffer preventable harm due to a medical error, it can be devastating and costly. Fortunately, in many cases, you can take legal action and seek relief for issues such as a delayed cancer diagnosis if you can prove that the negligence of a healthcare professional caused harm. At Varcadipane & Pinnisi, P.C., we read more

Medical records are key for capturing a comprehensive account of a patient’s medical history, treatments, and care plans. However, sometimes there could be inaccuracies in these records, which can have serious consequences. Recent research indicates that mistakes in medical care cause at least 251,454 deaths in the U.S. per year. Given the seriousness read more

Families entrust these institutions with the care of their loved ones, expecting professional and compassionate treatment. However, incidents of negligence or abuse can occur. It is important not to wait long before reporting such incidents to protect those who may be vulnerable. Mostly, the cases of neglect and abuse in adult care facilities cause injuries read more