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Understanding Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverage
Jun 27th 2016 by: Domnitz & Domnitz, S.C.Understanding Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverage When purchasing auto insurance, many people balk at the initial quote from the insurance company and immediately look for ways to cut down on high premium costs. Unfortunately, because they are optional in most states, uninsured (UM) and underinsured (UIM) insurance coverage are often the first things waived. In… Read the full article »
Read MoreMedical Errors Now a Third Leading Cause of Death
Jun 14th 2016 by: Domnitz & Domnitz, S.C.Medical Errors Are Now a Leading Cause of Death We look to doctors to improve our health conditions, not make them worse. Shocking but true, a new study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine suggests that routine medical errors are third on the list of leading causes of death in… Read the full article »
Read MoreMedical Malpractice Fund Reaches $406 Million Surplus
May 30th 2016 by: Domnitz & Domnitz, S.C.Medical Malpractice Fund Reaches $406 Million Surplus According to a state audit performed in February, a $1.2 billion state-run fund that pays large medical practice awards has a surplus of $783 million. Startlingly, this figure is $406 million more than recommended which illustrates just how difficult it has become for injured patients to win medical… Read the full article »
Read MoreDistracted Driving Continues to Rise
May 10th 2016 by: Domnitz & Domnitz, S.C.Distracted Driving Continues to Rise The number of injuries caused by distracted driving continues to rise, especially among teenagers. Perhaps the rise can be attributed to our society’s newfound obsession with screens or the frenetic pace our lives compared to 50 years ago. Regardless of the reason for the rise in injuries, it is important… Read the full article »
Read MoreSeeking Damages After a Car Wreck
Apr 26th 2016 by: Domnitz & Domnitz, S.C.Seeking Damages After a Car Wreck Seeking damages after a wreck is often one of the lowest priorities on a victim’s list. In fact, for many crash victims, dealing with day-to-day hardships like coping with injuries or getting medical care or transportation to work are often higher priorities than seeking damages. Unfortunately, launching a lawsuit… Read the full article »
Read MoreGrowing Awareness of Sports-Related Brain Injury
Apr 20th 2016 by: Domnitz & Domnitz, S.C.Growing Awareness of Sports-Related Brain Injury A concussion-related lawsuit brought against Pop Warner Youth Football League has ended with a settlement for an undisclosed amount. Filed in Wisconsin federal court in February 2015, the suit alleged that a 25-year-old man named Joseph Chernach, who had played football with Pop Warner between 1997 and 2000, died… Read the full article »
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