Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare professional fails to provide treatment that meets a standard of care expected in the medical community. This can include errors in a diagnosis, a treatment, or the management of a patient's medical condition. Medical malpractice can occur anywhere that patients are treated, including hospitals, clinics, and private practices. What […]
Sensitive Medical Information is Being Shared to Social Media
Charlotte, NC Attorney Matthew Fleishman was recently interviewed by Fox 46 regarding potential HIPPA violations for sharing sensitive medical information with social media platforms.
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Wrongful death and medical malpractice claims often overlap. Both claims arise out of the negligence of another party. Both claims are tort claims and fall under the personal injury umbrella. However, that is not to say that they are the same. Wrongful Death Claims Wrongful death claims arise from the negligence of another party. That […]
Personal injury law, also referred to as “tort” law, is the body of law that allows individuals who are injured by the negligent or intentional conduct of another to bring a lawsuit and recover damages for those injuries. The damages are intended as a remedy; a way to compensate for injuries, or a way to […]
Nursing homes are an integral part of our society. They provide care for individuals who cannot care for themselves in their own homes, but who do not need the level of care that a hospital provides. Nursing homes provide a variety of care to its residents including medical, personal, physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech […]