When we think of drug addiction, we often picture illegal drugs like cocaine or heroin, but in recent years it has come to light just how many people become addicted to drugs that were once prescribed to them.In fact, in 2012, an estimated 2.1 million people in the...
Month: July 2017
In Medical Malpractice, What Is “Failure to Diagnose?”
On average, there are over 14,000 medical malpractice cases across the country each year.Missouri statute defines "medical malpractice" as a medical provider's failure to exercise the degree of skill and knowledge that is expected by a similar provider under similar...
What Can Go Wrong During Spinal Surgery?
When undergoing a drastic life event such as spinal surgery, you want to be assured that nothing will go wrong. However, any surgery is at risk of complications, and with spinal surgeries, those complications can be more serious than most. Let's take a look at the...
How Much Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Cost?
You may not believe this, but...nothing.Let's say you're on the freeway and a big rig driver, who is on his cellphone, changes lanes without looking, crunching you between the median and his truck. You have to be rushed to the hospital by ambulance and require...
