surviving wrongful death

How Did My Loved One Die From the Drug That Was Supposed To Help?

Writer001 — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:58:13 +0000

Prescription drugs are meant for one of two purposes. They are supposed to lengthen the life of the patient or improve the quality of life for the patient. They are not meant to kill the patient.

However, prescription drugs can be fatal in some situations. If you believe that your loved one died after taking a drug consider whether:

The prescribing doctor warned your loved one of the risks.
The prescribing doctor accounted for your loved one’s other prescriptions and health conditions.
The drug manufacturer provided proper warnings of the potential side effects.
The pharmacist provided the right medication and the right dose of that medication.

In some cases, the negligent (or deliberate) actions of the doctor, drug company, or pharmacist may have needlessly caused your loved one’s death. If you believe that this has happened to you then please consider calling a wrongful death lawyer to learn more about your rights and potential recovery.

Children at Risk From Misdiagnosed Concussions

Writer001 — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:57:19 +0000

In recent years, concussions have often been in the news as awareness of the seriousness of this type of brain injury has increased. More and more, parents, teachers, coaches and doctors are coming to recognize the symptoms of concussions and the proper treatment of concussions. However, all too often, concussions remain misdiagnosed, the warning signs are missed and the time to rest that is necessary to treat this type of brain trauma is not afforded the patient.

There are many risks associated with concussion misdiagnoses. One of the most significant risks is that the person with the concussion will be allowed to return to his or her normal activities, including sports, too soon. If a second head injury occurs prior to the resolution of the first undiagnosed concussion the result may be fatal.

Accordingly, it is important for parents, teachers, coaches, doctors and others to understand the warning symptoms of concussions which may include one or more of the following:

Sensitivity to light or noise;
Headaches;
Dizziness;
Fatigue;
Confusion;
Amnesia; and
Loss of consciousness.

Please share this page with other parents, teachers, coaches and adults who work with children so that they can err on the side of caution and protect the children in their care from potential fatalities caused by misdiagnosed concussions.

You Cannot Prepare for a Loved Ones Death….Or Can You?

Writer001 — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:24:18 +0000

Of course, you cannot anticipate when an accidental death would occur. If you could, and you had the power to change it, you would advise your loved one to avoid the situation that would ultimately take his life.

While you, unfortunately, can’t predict if you will lose a loved one to an accidental death, you can prepare for the possibility by:

Purchasing life insurance – especially for adults who contribute to the income or running of the family.
Having everyone execute enforceable wills – and knowing where those wills are kept should a death occur.
Knowing how to contact an experienced and compassionate wrongful death lawyer – so that your lawyer can advise you of your rights and potential recovery.

None of these things will prepare you for the emotional loss you may suffer. However, these steps will prepare you for the financial loss caused by an accidental death and help you protect your family’s legal rights to a fair and just recovery.

Now is the Time for the Hard Conversation

Writer001 — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:14:43 +0000

There is nothing easy about talking to your parents, your spouse, your siblings or your children about end of life decisions. While everyone is healthy it is easy to push difficult conversations to the back burner and avoid them. However, all it takes is one car accident or one other unexpected tragedy to change all that.

While you struggle to accept the significant injuries your loved one faces, you may be terrified to make decisions without really knowing what your loved one wanted. Did your spouse want heroic measures taken to safe his or her life? Did you parent want to be on life support?

The time to have these conversations is right now. Get together and discuss your intentions and those of your loved ones. Make sure that all appropriate documentation is legally executed and easy to find in an emergency. Appropriate documentation may include but is not necessarily limited to a will, healthcare proxy and living will.

These conversations won’t take the pain away if something tragic happens to your loved one, but they will give you confidence in the decisions you make and the assurance that you are doing the right thing.

Avoid Fatal Tow Truck Crashes

Writer001 — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:13:03 +0000

There are many occupations which are dangerous. We often hear on the news about the death of a commercial fisherman or construction worker, for example. However, there are other occupations that are also dangerous.

Consider the work of a tow truck driver, for instance. Tow truck drivers need to work in all types of weather conditions, during the day and at night, and on all roads, regardless of whether they have a breakdown lane. Emergency responders, including tow truck drivers, are more than twice as likely to die in a workplace accident as workers in the general population.

You can help lower their risk of death, however. You can slow down, move over, and exercise extreme caution whenever you see a tow truck so that you can prevent fatal tow truck accidents. Drivers, and their families, deserve your vigilance and we hope that you will take the steps necessary to avoid fatal crashes.