On behalf of The Skolnick Weiser Law Firm, LLC | Nov 25, 2016 | Firm News, Medical Malpractice
Do obese patients receive poor care compared to those who are not? That’s a good question, particularly for patients who may be overweight. There have been claims made that doctors are prejudiced against obese patients. Why? Many may assume that their medical...
On behalf of The Skolnick Weiser Law Firm, LLC | Nov 16, 2016 | Firm News
Anytime a person is trapped for a length of time, there’s a potential for crush syndrome. Crush syndrome is relatively rare, and it’s most often a result of catastrophic natural disasters or severe car or truck accidents. It occurs when the patient is...
On behalf of The Skolnick Weiser Law Firm, LLC | Nov 11, 2016 | Firm News, Medical Malpractice
It might not be surprising, but the older you get, the worse the hospital can be for you. Many senior and elderly patients deteriorate physically and mentally when they’re in the hospital, even if they get over their original illness or injury. Around a third of...
On behalf of The Skolnick Weiser Law Firm, LLC | Nov 9, 2016 | Firm News, Truck Accidents
Older commercial truck drivers could be more dangerous on the national highways than their younger counterparts, according to a report on CBS News. The American Trucking Industry is facing a shortage of drivers, and it’s believed that around 48,000 drivers are...
On behalf of The Skolnick Weiser Law Firm, LLC | Nov 8, 2016 | Firm News
Worker’s compensation policies are in place to help protect workers if they sustain an injury at work, but there are some industries and situations where not all injuries are taken as seriously as they could be. The health care industry is one of these. One...
