“Springing ahead” propels medical errors
Carl-Erich Kruse September 18, 2020
Daylight savings time starts in March, as we all “spring ahead” an hour. Most of us lament the lost hour of sleep as we dutifully
Daylight savings time starts in March, as we all “spring ahead” an hour. Most of us lament the lost hour of sleep as we dutifully
Often when we get calls from folks who have lost loved ones due to medical malpractice, it is in the first weeks and months of
We recently posted about issues relating to “travel nurses,” nurses who travel to a hospital in another state to fill in when needed because of
Many states have versions of “tort reform” laws that were enacted, in part, to limit the number and outcome of medical malpractice lawsuits. Does Washington have
A recent article noted that many hospitals with special nursing needs are scouring the country for qualified nurses to fill temporary gaps in personnel, including
The vast majority of people who call my office looking for legal help are not familiar with the legal system. They’ve likely never spoken with
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