Archives for: July 23rd, 2024
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on July 23, 2024
HIPPA, or the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, is an act originating from the US Department of Health and Human Services. This law protects the privacy and personal information of patients from HIPPA violations. Every ‘covered entity’ and associating businesses who bill electronically must follow the standards for the protection of […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on September 14, 2022
The loss or injury of an animal or pet can certainly be a heartbreaking and frustrating ordeal when it comes to veterinary medical malpractice. It’s not something you ever want to have to face, or even think about – but what actually happens if you suspect your veterinarian has violated medical laws and committed medical […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on August 4, 2022
When under the care of a healthcare professional, no one expects to fall into harm’s way. However, according to a 2016 study out of John Hopkins University, over 250,000 Americans die every year as a result of medical error. Considering this statistic, you may be left wondering how justice is achieved in these situations. Typically, […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on December 7, 2021
Injuries are very common in youth sports. In fact, more than 3.5 million children are injured while participating in sports or recreational activities each year! However, under most circumstances, it’s difficult to sue for a sports-related injury. Why? In many cases, the parents sign a release on behalf of their minor child, which may or may […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on June 23, 2021
Emergency rooms (ERs) are fast-paced, high-pressure spaces. Medical staff have to handle a constant influx of new patients, suffering from every type of illness and injury, from relatively minor to life-threatening. Emergency room malpractice is a legitimate concern for patients. Unfortunately, the ER environment heightens the risk of medical mistakes and malpractice; studies have shown […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on May 8, 2020
Hospitals are places where people go to recover. Patients place their trust and life in the hands of medical professionals hoping to overcome their illness. While medical experts do their best to help patients, they aren’t infallible, and medical errors do occur. Sometimes they slip up and make mistakes or misdiagnose people, which can lead […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on July 18, 2019
The decision to undergo plastic surgery is not a light one. Going under anesthesia and being opened up on an operating table is a serious experience. This is true whether you’re undergoing surgery needed to save your life or an elective surgery like plastic surgery. With any surgery, there are risks involved. From going under […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on May 7, 2019
While having surgery always comes with it’s fair share of risks, and many illnesses share similar symptoms, we often look to our health care professionals to maintain a high standard of care when treating us. However, mistakes are made more often than we would like to realize. A misdiagnosis, an incorrect prescription or dosage, and […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on March 12, 2019
Though surprising as it may be, medical malpractice occurs more often than we would like to think. Just recently, the Kentucky Supreme Court rejected a law requiring a panel of doctors to review medical malpractice cases before they go to court because it would be in violation of a victim’s state constitutional right for immediate […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on January 10, 2019
Medical malpractice may seem daunting, but it is actually quite straightforward. Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor, hospital, or another official in the healthcare field causes injury to a person through negligence or omission. Some medical malpractice cases are more common than others, but all cases cause injury. An injury could be in the form […]