Winter brings snow, making avoiding winter accidents harder. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration, more than 1,300 people are killed and more than 116,000 suffer injuries in automotive accidents because of snowy,...
For the Injured And For A Safer Iowa
Year: 2019
Malpractice Liability for Anesthesia Errors
Many surgeries require patients to go under anesthesia. Anesthetics reduce and prevent pain during surgery. Because anesthesia is a risky part of any surgery, an anesthesiologist is required to administer the medication and monitor the effect on the patient. Before...
Medical Mistakes and Low-Rated Hospitals | Galligan Law
Medical Mistakes and Low-Rated Hospitals Lower-ranked U.S. hospitals have increased medical risks for patients. These risks relate to medical mistakes, deadly infections, and serious safety omissions as a new study shows. Specifically, this study is based on data...
Four Signs of Elder Abuse or Neglect
With more Americans living longer and the need for extended health care for seniors grows. As a result, loving families often rely on healthcare professionals of all types to care for their aging loved ones. You want to provide your loved parent or grandparent with a...
The Difference Between Liability for Semi-Truck Accidents & Car Accidents
Automobile accidents are never ideal, but accidents involving a semi-truck can be disastrous and life-changing. Aside from the sheer size differences between a large truck and a car, additional issues can come into play. These issues can make the healing process much...
Why an Injured Party’s Family Should Consider Loss of Consortium
Has your family member or spouse been seriously injured or killed in an accident? Accidents cause hard times for victims and their loved ones. But what about the damage you may have suffered? You may be able to recover damages for what is known as loss of consortium....
Avoid Making Social Media Mistakes During Your Lawsuit
Most people use their social media accounts without thinking. Whether you post a progress photo at the gym or just tag a friend that you haven’t seen in a while, social media is a natural extension of your life. But during a lawsuit, you need to be very careful about...
4 Tips to Help You Through a Personal Injury Case
Whether you were involved in an automobile accident or slipped and fell at a local eatery or retailer, you may be able to file a personal injury claim. The claim can help pay for your medical care, which is important if you have suffered injuries that affect your...
Dog Bite Overview: Prevention, Treatment, and Legal Action
You should always take dog bites seriously. Any person who is bitten by a dog or other animal bite may need medical attention and could potentially have expensive medical bills or miss time from work as a result of the attack. Cases involving a dog that bit a person...
Should You Settle Your Personal Injury Case?
If you are injured, you might feel stuck between a rock and a hard place without legal advice. You might ask yourself “How am I supposed to move forward with my case?” If you have another attorney or insurance company offering to settle with you in court, you will...