What is a Doctor’s Duty of Care?

Medical doctors and other health professionals owe a duty of care to their patients. A duty of care is the legal obligation doctors owe their patients to provide treatment in line with appropriate levels of care under the circumstances. This legal obligation is the first step in proving any medical malpractice claim.

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17 Bodies Found at New Jersey Nursing Home Hit by Coronavirus After Anonymous Tip

As reported by the Newyorktimes.com, there was a call requesting body bags on Saturday and an anonymous tip on Monday about a body in a back shed that led police to enter the New Jersey nursing home facility called Andover Subacute and Rehabilitation Center I and II. They discovered 17 bodies in the facility’s morgue only intended to hold four people (the body had been moved inside). There have been 68 recent deaths associated with the facility, including two nurses. Of these deaths, 26 people had tested positive for Coronavirus. Of the remaining patients, 76 people have tested positive for Coronavirus; more than half of these are staff members and an administrator.

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Steep Drop in Car Accidents Due to COVID-19 Prompts Auto Insurance Refunds

We know that there has been a big drop in car accidents with streets emptier than they have been in years because of Coronavirus “stay at home” orders. According to Allstate CEO, Tom Wilson, driving mileage has dropped 35 to 50 percent across all states. And with a dramatic drop in car crashes, comes huge savings for auto insurance companies. As reported by NPR, three large car insurance companies have chosen to take these savings and issue premium refunds to their customers.

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Family of Walmart Employee That Died of Coronavirus Complications Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit

As reported by CNBC, A 51-year old Walmart employee died of complications of Coronavirus just two days after he was finally sent home from work on March 23^rd. Wando Evans’ family alleges in the lawsuit that Evans told his managers about his symptoms but was ignored. The suit also alleges that Walmart knew that other employees were also showing symptoms of Coronavirus and that another man who worked at the store also died, just four days after Wando. Wando had worked for Walmart for the last 15 years as an overnight stock and maintenance associate at a store in Evergreen Park, near Chicago.

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What’s the Difference Between Wrongful Death and Medical Malpractice?

When a person is injured or dies as a result of the negligence of another, they may be able to file a personal injury claim to recover damages. While both wrongful death and medical malpractice fall under tort law, the appropriate type of claim depends on the circumstances and type of injury. Medical malpractice is a specific subset of tort law that aims to hold professional negligence accountable while wrongful death law is applied in tort cases where the defendant’s behavior resulted in the death of the victim.

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Most Common Causes of Commercial Truck Accidents

There are way less cars on the road right now because of Coronavirus stay at home orders across the country. We know that car accidents overall are way down as a result, which is a positive benefit. Commercial truckers, however, are busier than ever bringing goods to market so the public can access groceries and other necessary supplies. While they are not competing with as many cars on the road as normal, commercial truck accidents will continue to be a risk. We won’t know commercial trucking accident statistics during COVID-19 restrictions until some time after we are through this so for now, let’s look at recent commercial truck accident statistics to get an idea of their common causes and where and when they are most likely to happen.

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Half Empty Streets Amid COVID-19 Stay at Home Orders Cause Huge Drop in Traffic Collisions

There is no doubt that for most Americans, our regular, busy lives involve getting in our cars to get to work or school, to take our kids to lessons or meet our friends for dinner at a restaurant. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the average American driver travels 13,476 miles each year. It goes without saying that all of these cars on the road means a lot of car accidents. With Washington State under a “stay at home order” since last Wednesday, March 23, thousands of Washingtonians are now working from home or laid off and no one should be travelling to take their kids to lessons or visit with friends. With this dramatic decrease in activity on the roads, it’s a good time to compare Bellingham Police calls for car accidents year over year.

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Why Is It Important to Choose an Experienced Personal Injury Attorney with Great Results?

All personal injury attorneys are NOT created equal. There is a whole range of attorneys out there from average to bad to great; a great attorney will have the results to prove it. In addition, experience varies widely between accident lawyers. There’s a big difference between an attorney right out of law school and one who’s been practicing for decades and has represented thousands of clients. If you’re looking for a personal injury attorney to handle your personal injury claim, there are many factors to consider but experience and proven results should be at the top of the list.

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Why Will Infectious Disease Expert Witnesses be Important for Coronavirus Lawsuits?

Coronavirus is an infectious disease; it is a highly contagious virus sweeping the globe. This means that anyone who is exposed to the virus is at risk of contracting it. For some, the symptoms are relatively minor presenting as a bad cold with tightness in the chest but others require hospitalization and the use of ventilators to breathe. The death rate is estimated at 3.6 percent, with those 80 years and older or with chronic health issues by far the most affected.

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Can I Sue for Contracting Coronavirus?

When a person is harmed because of the negligence of another, they may be able to sue for damages through a personal injury lawsuit. With the impending explosion of coronavirus cases, some may be wondering if they will be able to sue after contracting the coronavirus at a hospital, nursing home, or on a cruise ship.

If you or a loved one contracted the coronavirus and you believe it was because of the negligence of a business or organization, contact a personal injury lawyer to discuss your legal rights. The personal injury attorney will assess whether the organization took “all reasonable measures” to prevent exposure to the virus. If reasonable measures were not taken, the attorney may be able to help you recover damages.

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