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$12,000,000 Jury Verdict For Woman When Physicians Misdiagnosed Her Breast Cancer

Among the primary tools available to help physicians in saving the lives of female patients is the mammogram, a test that checks for evidence of possible cancer in the breast, allowing physicians to find the cancer in its early stages. However the ma...

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Doctor Settles Malpractice Lawsuit With Mother Of Baby Who Died During Pregnancy For $650,000

A woman who had been dealing with hypertension for a number of years reaches the decision that she and her husband want to have a baby. After learning of the pregnancy, she met with her primary care physician who sent her to an obstetrician. When she...

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Thoughts on the Current Immigration Mess - August 2006

1. 12 million illegal immigrants did not appear overnight. Actions by Congress - or the lack of action - created the environment for illegal immigration to exist. 2. The main drive behind legal immigration is family reunification, a holdover from WW...

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Medical Malpractice - Bacterial Meningitis

Physicians are entrusted with the well-being of their patients. But sometimes even doctors make mistakes. These mistakes may sometimes be relatively minor. However there are times that they can be the cause of permanent injuries or even death. These ...

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Do Police Have Privacy Rights During Traffic Stops?

What is the extent of police officers' right to privacy during routine traffic stops, especially with regard to photography or recording? Since they are typically pulling people over on public roads, it would fall under "fair view," meaning if a...

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Have You Drafted a Power of Attorney

As we age, it is important to consider making preparations for who will make decisions for us if we become unable to do so ourselves. One way to do this is by creating a power of attorney (POA). A POA is a legal document that grants someone else the ...

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Do You Have a Case Against Your Stock Broker? Ten ways to Tell

Investing in the stock market can be an exciting and potentially rewarding experience. However, it can also be a complex and potentially risky one. For many investors, working with a stockbroker can be an important part of the investment process. A s...

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Social security disability: appeal early, appeal often

Virtually all attorneys encounter clients who are eligible for disability benefits from the Social Security Administration. Regrettably, few tell their clients about these benefits. It is crucial to begin the application process right away since it c...

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What is a Structured Settlement

What is a Structured Settlement by: Amit Laufer A Structured Settlement is an agreement between a personal injury victim ( a Plaintiff ) and an Insurance company ( the Defendant ) to compensate the Plaintiff by the defendant with long term perio...

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A Breakdown of Maritime Laws

Although many sorts of law are talked about constantly, maritime law remains an unknown area of the law to a lot of people. In fact, even people who are directly affected by maritime law often do not understand it. Maritime law, completely different ...

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