Your doctor has certain responsibilities to you, including fully disclosing the potential risks and complications associated with a recommended treatment. If your doctor fails to make those disclosures, a medical malpractice case is possible, depending on the outcome of the treatment. If you believe your doctor's failure to provide you with vital information led to injury, here is what you need to know.
What Is Informed Consent?
When your doctor recommends a treatment, such as a certain medication or procedure, he or she is legally required to disclose all of the information you need to evaluate the recommendation.
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In cities across the country, bike lanes are becoming more and more prevalent as the push towards clean energy and less-congested streets gains yet more steam. If you have recently started using the bike lanes of your city, there are some important notes to retain about staying safe when sharing the road, and even if you're following the rules to the letter, some drivers might not be. If you find yourself the victim of a driver using the bike lane and causing you harm, knowing exactly where your rights as a cyclist begin and how they relate to motorists in the bike lane is critical if you have to go to court.
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When you entrust your child's safety to a daycare center, your hope that the childcare providers will do everything in their power to keep your child safe. But if they are unable to do this and your child becomes injured or worse, you may be able to sue for compensation for your child's medical bills and pain and suffering.
See a Doctor First
Before even considering getting a personal injury attorney, get your child to the doctor.
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The winter season is one of the most dangerous times to be out on the road. There is rain, snow and ice covering the ground, which increases your risk for vehicle accidents and the resulting injuries. To prevent an accident, the following tips will help you drive safely during the winter and be prepared for any type of unexpected event.
Get Your Vehicle Ready
Before you get on the road during the winter, make sure your vehicle is ready.
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