Dental Injuries from Suboxone Oral Film Treatment for Opioid Addiction
March 26, 2024Opioid addiction wreaks havoc not only on mental and physical health but it turns out that certain treatments for the condition can also cause injury to oral health. Suboxone Oral Film, a medication formulated to aid long-term recovery from opioid dependence, has been widely prescribed. Unfortunately, beneath the surface of its benefits lie potential dental […]
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Is It A Medical Malpractice Case? Get Answers From An Attorney
September 8, 2020People often call our office wanting to know if their case meets the elements of a medical malpractice lawsuit. This can be a tricky question, but one which our attorneys at Lowe Scott Fisher take the time to look into in earnest with each call. There are several key components that are required for a […]
Read MoreTen interesting statistics about medical malpractice
November 4, 2019Medical malpractice deaths are now the third-leading cause of death in the United States, according to a set of statistics published by Rosenbaum and Associates, an injury and medical malpractice firm in Philadelphia. The statistics include information sourced from peer-reviewed studies, physician surveys, and information retrieved from the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB), a government […]
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What is a catastrophic injury in personal injury law?
October 4, 2019In the world of personal injury, terms such as soft tissue injury, skeletal injury, loss of use, and catastrophic injury (just to name a few) are used to broadly describe the extent of the injury a victim suffered because of an accident. With some injuries, a victim can recover in weeks or months of medical […]
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Medical Malpractice FAQs
January 5, 2019Medical malpractice affects hundreds of thousands of patients and families every year. If that sounds like a lot, that’s because it is. Despite all of the advances in medical science and technology, a few key factors continue to cause significant risks to patients. With so many instances of medical malpractice, medical lawsuits remain a significant […]
Read MoreDiagnosis, Treatment, and Post-Treatment: Medical Malpractice at All Stages of Patient Care
September 24, 2018Medical malpractice may become apparent during diagnosis, treatment, and even years after treatment occurred. Depending on when errors occur and when they are discovered, your medical malpractice lawsuit may involve varied and complex legal issues. Below is a review of how the stage at which malpractice occurs or becomes apparent may affect your case. Before […]
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