There are more prescription medications on the market than ever, which for the most part is a good thing. Many conditions can be treated or managed with drugs that in the past were untreatable. At the same time, there’s a serious shortage of pharmacists – especially...
All Cases Handled On A Contingency Basis 858-481-7252
Let Us Help You Get
The Compensation You
Need And Deserve
Blog
Should you upgrade to a car with advanced safety features?
On Behalf of Chihak & Associates | Apr 13, 2024 | Personal Injury
New cars come with far more safety options than even a few years ago. The technology continues to advance and is likely to become more accessible with time. If your car lacks these features, you may consider upgrading. Is it a wise investment? Advanced safety features...
How do driving distractions happen? 3 causes
On Behalf of Chihak & Associates | Mar 27, 2024 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Multitasking is someone’s ability to divide their attention and do more than one thing at the same time. For example, someone would be multitasking if they were talking on the phone as they make a meal. However, multitasking is also a leading cause of auto accidents....
Potential damages after a car accident
On Behalf of Chihak & Associates | Mar 16, 2024 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
If you get involved in a car accident, it may not be your fault. Maybe someone else ran a red light and T-boned your car. They were distracted by their phone and they didn’t see the light. You know that the fault lies with them, and the police report backs that up. As...
Medication errors can harm innocent patients
On Behalf of Chihak & Associates | Mar 13, 2024 | Medication Errors
Medication errors are a critical issue in healthcare that pose significant risks to patient safety. These errors can occur at various stages of a patient’s healthcare journey, including prescribing, dispensing, administering and monitoring medications. Regardless of...
The maladies of pregnant patients are too often misdiagnosed
On Behalf of Chihak & Associates | Mar 4, 2024 | Personal Injury
Pregnancy is a time when the healthcare needs of a mother become particularly complex, requiring the utmost attention and care from medical professionals. Unfortunately, the reality is that conditions affecting pregnant patients are too often misdiagnosed, leading to...
What are medical contraindications?
On Behalf of Chihak & Associates | Feb 14, 2024 | Personal Injury
The healthcare field has its own terminology, which can make it feel like you're listening to another language when your care team is speaking about your situation. One term you may hear is 'contraindication.' Understanding this term's meaning and how it can impact...
What happens when patients’ cancer diagnoses are delayed?
On Behalf of Chihak & Associates | Feb 2, 2024 | Cancer Misdiagnosis
Everyone dreads the cancer diagnosis. But what is far worse is not getting the diagnosis while there is still time to fight back against the disease. Sometimes, no news can wind up being the worst news of all. What happens when your cancer diagnosis is delayed? Below...
Can you claim lost wages for missed work after a car crash?
On Behalf of Chihak & Associates | Jan 15, 2024 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Accidents happen, and when they involve a car crash, the aftermath can be not only physically and emotionally taxing but also financially burdensome. One of the concerns that may arise after such an incident is the ability to claim salary compensation for missed work....
What are the dangers of outpatient surgery centers?
On Behalf of Chihak & Associates | Jan 11, 2024 | Surgical Error
Outpatient surgery centers, often known as ambulatory surgery centers, have become a popular alternative to hospitals for various surgical procedures. These centers are designed for surgeries that don't require an overnight hospital stay. Choosing an ASC over a...
Categories
- Cancer Misdiagnosis (22)
- Medication Errors (22)
- Motor Vehicle Accidents (23)
- Personal Injury (13)
- Premises Liability (4)
- Surgical Error (19)
- Uncategorized (11)
Archives
- April 2024 (2)
- March 2024 (4)
- February 2024 (2)
- January 2024 (3)
- December 2023 (2)
- November 2023 (3)
- October 2023 (2)
- September 2023 (3)
- August 2023 (3)
- July 2023 (3)
- June 2023 (2)
- May 2023 (3)
- April 2023 (2)
- March 2023 (3)
- February 2023 (2)
- January 2023 (3)
- December 2022 (3)
- November 2022 (3)
- October 2022 (2)
- September 2022 (3)
- August 2022 (2)
- July 2022 (3)
- June 2022 (2)
- May 2022 (3)
- April 2022 (2)
- March 2022 (4)
- February 2022 (7)
- December 2021 (1)
- November 2021 (2)
- October 2021 (3)
- September 2021 (2)
- August 2021 (4)
- July 2021 (2)
- June 2021 (3)
- May 2021 (2)
- April 2021 (4)
- March 2021 (4)
- February 2021 (1)
- January 2021 (2)
- December 2020 (2)