After being injured in an accident, injury victims are supposed to file a claim with an insurance company so they can be properly compensated to cover the expenses of medical care. Often, this involves negotiations with the liable party’s insurance company — as the at fault person or entity, they are responsible for paying damages […]
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Apr
Apr
Pain Management Associates, a clinic with locations throughout South Carolina in Anderson, Columbia, Easley, Florence, Greenville, Myrtle Beach, Spartanburg, and Sumter (as well as two North Carolina offices in Arden and Waynesville), is being sued by former employees and the federal government. The legal action is based on claims that the treatment centers over-prescribed opioids […]
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Mar
Mar
What Is Chronic Pain? Chronic pain is the name for when the body’s nerve system sends constant, persistent pain signals to the brain, lasting months or years. This can be the result of a traumatic injury, repetitive stress injury, or cumulative stress. Many job duties can cause chronic pain including repetitive jobs such as clerical […]
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Mar
Mar
The First Step to a New Life When your relationship has reached a point where you can no longer save it and you are facing an inevitable divorce, the upcoming process can be overwhelming. Our team of Greenville family law attorneys can provide legal counsel and representation needed to make sure your divorce reaches a […]
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Mar
Mar
Although doctors and medical practitioners are supposed to deduce and evaluate medical conditions based upon your symptoms and complaints, it is an unfortunate truth that doctors often blame weight or obesity for ailments without digging deeper for causes. This mistreatment at the onset of your diagnosis and subsequent treatment is sometimes the least of your […]
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Feb
Feb
Proving PTSD Through an Expert Witness PTSD is a complex psychological issue that can occur after a traumatic accident or event. Because of the complexities and lack of physical proof of PTSD, you will most likely need the testimony of an expert witness if you are seeking compensation for it in your personal injury case. […]
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Feb
Feb
Identifying, Remedying and Staff Accountability Strategies for Malnutrition If your loved one must live in a nursing home for any number of reasons, the risk of neglect is probably at the top of your list of concerns. Unfortunately, malnutrition and dehydration are common issues in nursing homes. In a study in 2015, approximately 20% of nursing […]
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Feb
Feb
Protecting Yourself When Your Back Is Compromised Herniated discs are complex injuries that often require remedies from several different practices including doctors, physical therapists, massage therapists, and chiropractors. If you are suffering from a herniated disc due to an accident, you deserve to take the time you need to heal and to have the compensation […]
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Jan
Jan
In recent years, nursing home facilities have been the focus of intense public and political scrutiny. It’s estimated that 5 million elderly Americans are the victims of elder abuse each year. According to Adam McCann, a financial writer for WalletHub, the most common targets of nursing home misconduct of older women and people with disabilities […]
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Jan
Jan
Increased Risk of Birth Defects Linked to Opioid Use As the opioid epidemic spreads and the prescription of opioids continues, the link to death, addiction, health concerns, and birth defects grows stronger. Opioids taken during pregnancy, or just prior to pregnancy can have serious negative effects on your developing baby. If a doctor prescribes an […]