Fetor Hepaticus: The Disturbing Breath in Liver Disease Patients
Social Security’s treatment of disability claimants with severe liver disease is often distressing. One notable feature when dealing with clients suffering from failing livers is the phenomenon known as “fetor hepaticus,” colloquially referred to as the “breath of the dead.”…
Michigan Car Accident Red Light Light Law: Your Legal Rights Explained
The Michigan car accident red light law allows you to sue for pain and suffering compensation and economic damages such as future medical bills and future economic loss if you are injured due to a negligent driver running a red…
Social Security Disability and SSI are about severity, not diagnosis
Very often, individuals assume that a certain diagnosis of a medical impairment may possibly result in a certain decision, or that the diagnosis is really what a disability examiner or judge at a hearing is looking for. And there are…
Metrics to Consider in Work Comp Litigation
Organizations in workers’ compensation are often drowning in data yet starving for meaning. I often reference the 5 Critical Workers’ Comp Metrics and the Workers’ Comp Cost Driver Matrix. The key to understanding the WC Cost Driver Matrix is to…
Doctors of Defense: Whistleblower documents expose how the military handles medical mistakes – KJCT
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New research about legal operations is ‘at a crossroads,’ consortium leaders say
Ari Kaplan recently spoke with Sandra Aldi, the chief marketing officer at Neota Logic; Michael Powers, the global director of product marketing at iManage; and Thomas Suh, the co-founder and chief operating officer for LegalMation. The three companies are part…
Dangers of Counterfeit Diabetes Weight Loss Drugs
In recent years, some diabetes medications have soared in popularity for their effectiveness in controlling weight loss. These drugs contain semaglutide or tirzepatide as their primary ingredients and belong to a class of medications known as GLP-1 drugs. The demand…
The Most Common Causes of Distracted Driving Accidents
With technological advancements increasing, distracted driving accidents are a mounting concern. Smartphones, in-car entertainment systems, and navigation devices divert attention from the road. Social media, texting, and streaming further multiply the issue by enticing drivers to look at their devices…
Social Security Disability Claims: The Impact of Education
According to a recent study, 54{c9b670b3c77d807bdd7060c9fc0a99121cc6b184676c9335f3481a95c383dd4c} of Americans between the ages of 16 and 74 read below the equivalent of a sixth-grade education. This statistic is significant for Social Security disability claims as this demographic accounts for the majority of…
The Ouch! Blog: Limbless Irish teen doesn’t wish to inspire, she wants to be famous
As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, Emma Tracey speaks to Joanne O’Riordan, a disabled 16 year-old who is a household name back in Emma’s home country, Ireland. I first saw Joanne on Irish television 16 years ago. She was just a…
ASSP Introduces New Mobile Safety and Health Training Courses — Occupational Health & Safety
ASSP Introduces New Mobile Safety and Health Training Courses The organization teamed with global technology firm SafetyCulture on this effort. By Robert Yaniz Jr. Jun 21, 2024 The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) has partnered with global…
Can Nursing Homes Be Held Accountable When Residents Suffer Food Poisoning?
Older adults generally move into nursing homes and other assisted living facilities because they can no longer safely manage all the requirements of daily life without support. They need someone else to make sure they take their medication on time….