Medical Lawyer Blog

Dr. Marc S. Pieniek is certified in internal medicina & cardiovascular disease. Has he had any medical malpractice
lawsuits or complaints filed against him?

Google him or look him up on a trusted website it should say if he has any suits of claims against him.

Medical bills didn’t exceed $800! I have really good medical coverage from my company and they have covered everything from the accident. I will be receiving a settlement check and was just wondering if I need to payback my medical insurance in the state of California……..

Yes, you cannot be paid twice for the same loss, that’s fraud. That settlement check should be going directly from your auto insurance to the medical insurance company.

I encountered a situation at a local hospital when my mother-in-law went in. the doctors didn’t perform any tests and sent her home with medication. the problem worsened and even the doctors told me that they were supposed to perform some kind of test when she went in for high blood pressure, suffering from severe headaches, and vomitting that lasted more than 5 days. The second time she came (5 days after the first initial visit) she had a seizure during the MRI and later showed symptoms of having had a stroke a couple days after being admitted.

There are lawyers who specialize in medical malpractice. Try contacting you State Bar Association. Many provide free referral services.

Just settled a personal injury case, and part of the settlement will be used to pay medical bills. My lawyer said his office will send the payment. Is this common and can I pay the bills myself?

If the medical providers filed liens in your case, your attorney MUST pay those off before you get any of the cash.

This morning i was rear ended up by another person. Called the police and they did a report. The other driver was found at fault and given a ticket. I was asked by the police officer if i was hurt. I said i was not. About noon my neck became stiff and my back is aching pretty bad. I was advised to call an Personal injury lawyer. Let me get one thing straight. I am not in this for money. I do not want to sure for tons of money. Just the medical bills. so what should i do? contact a lawyer first and than deal with the ins company. thank you.
thank you amanda.

I would consult a lawyer first before you spend a lot of money that you may not recover. A lawyer can tell you what your rights are and if he/she thinks you will get a settlement.

Low carb dieting has become fashionable in recent years especially with the publication of the Atkins diet. Losing weight is a goal for so many people and everybody is looking for the quick and easy way to lose weight. Some people do not need to lose weight at all but still get stressed over a couple of pounds. Others need to lose for medical reasons and may have one hundred pounds or more that they want to shed.

There are many different diets out there including low carbohydrate diets and the truth is that most of them will achieve weight loss if they are followed correctly. This does not mean always doing what the diet says every moment of every day. What is more important is how you deal with the inevitable occasion when you eat too much or feast on foods that are not on the plan. If you can write this off and return to the plan without giving yourself a hard time, you are likely to succeed. Everybody has those days – the important thing is to let them go and accept them as just another step on the road to permanent weight loss.

It is also important to find a diet that you can easily follow. Low carb diets suit many people because the rules are quite simple. As the name suggests, the diet consists of avoiding or limiting foods that are high in carbohydrates. These include bread, pasta, potatoes, rice and other grains. Sugar is also a carbohydrate. Once you understand what these foods are, it is a simple matter to choose dishes that avoid them.

Most criticism of low carbohydrate dieting is based on the fact that the dieters will get most of their daily calories from meat, dairy and other high fat products. This can lead to high cholesterol and other problems related to a high intake of saturated fats. Medical advice is advised before starting this type of diet. Sometimes weight loss is good in the early stages but people cannot handle the restrictions in the longer term and start to deviate from the diet.

One of the problems that many people have with low carb dieting is the elimination of bread and pasta. No more toast, spaghetti or pizza! Many of the foods that are quickest to prepare are based around carbohydrates – burgers in their buns, fries, sandwiches, pasta and sauce. Beer and other alcoholic drinks are high in carbs too. It is true that alcohol is generally restricted on any diet, because it is high in calories and very low in nutritional value, but low carb diets put particular emphasis on this.

Still there are many foods that can be enjoyed on a low carb diet. If you are fond of meat you will relish the opportunity to consume beef, chicken and other animal products. The popularity of these diets is clear from the length of time that they stay on the bestseller lists. It is just a matter of what suits you. Low carb dieting works for many people.

Bill Nad
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If you’ve picked up a newspaper recently, you’ll be fully aware of the case involving the death of the young boy who was living in north London and is known in court and in the media as ‘Baby P’. The mother of the 17-month-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons due to age and privacy reasons (hence ‘Baby P’), has been convicted of causing or allowing his death by a jury at the Old Bailey. Two men – one of whom was the mother’s boyfriend – have also been convicted of causing or allowing his death.

This comes on the back of the case of Garcia v East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust in which a baby damaged at birth attempted to claim damages against the East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust. In Garcia v East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust the court looked at what was the cause of the damage to the child and determined there was no negligence by the NHS trust concerned. Difficult cases such as this will rest on the medical evidence concerned.

Garcia v East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust helped bring attention to personal injury claims in regards to babies. There are a wide range of reasons as to why someone might make a personal injury claim, but few are as traumatic as when a baby dies or is injured at birth.

Although the case of the 17-month-old boy known as ‘Baby P’ was not a personal injury one, it did highlight that social services had not done as much for the child as it could have. Likewise, in Garcia v East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, attention was brought upon the idea that the hospital could have done more for the child, although in that particular case it was cleared of any wrongdoing. A damaged child will cost the parents considerable amounts of money to raise and where the hospital has been negligent a claim can be brought to help aid these costs. Although in the Garcia case, the connection between the action of the hospital and the damage was not found and the court determined that even if the child had been induced and the birth been earlier, the injury, which was a stroke, would still have occurred. In other cases a valid claim can be made as it is important that those responsible are called to account. The same applies if you are injured at work through the fault of an employer or in an accident whilst driving a car.

Many personal injury cases can be handled on a no-win, no-fee basis if you prefer and once liability is established the question of damages needs to be determined. There are many ways in which someone can suffer personal injury. It could be the result of a road traffic incident, accident at work or in a public place, or other accidental injury, and if you have suffered personal injury through the fault of others, you may be eligible for compensation. Even if you are not sure whether or not you have a valid claim, the best law firms will offer all initial consultations free of charge and without obligation. This will help clarify the options available and can put your mind at ease.

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Ian Robinson
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Good hair care treatment can help prevent hair loss. Following a good hair care regime can help improve hair quality while adding volume and strength to dull, brittle or damaged hair.

Are you worried about losing your hair and believe that nothing can be done about your thinning hairline? Well, there is a lot that can be done to prevent hair loss as well as to add volume to your receding hairline.

First and foremost, the most important step towards hair care treatment starts with:

Scalp Massage
Everybody is familiar with this advice that is as old as the hills, but has to be applied seriously and regularly in order to have the desired benefits. A good massage on your scalp can really work wonders for you. This is because it greatly stimulates your hair follicles as well as cleaning out sterile oil glands. This would be extremely beneficial for the health and growth of your hair, as well as resulting in a healthier scalp. Medical science has proved this fact, a healthy scalp in every aspect means stronger and healthier hair.

Hair wash
In order to prevent hair loss or to treat dull or falling hair, medical scientists have greatly advised proper hair care regime and most importantly the correct way to wash your hair. This includes the following steps:

- First of all, the most important thing required for proper hair washing is to choose the shampoo that suits your hair type, as well as your scalp condition. If you are suffering from severe hair loss, then choose a correct hair loss shampoo, either herbal or medicated. Using a good hair loss shampoo will effectively help remove the layers of oil accumulated in the hair and will greatly condition your hair. If you follow this technique, you will be sure to improve your hair condition, gradually but effectively.

- When washing your hair in the winter, you should always use lukewarm water, possibly using cold water to rinse the ends. This means that you must avoid using hot water on your hair.

- Another significant step is the avoidance of using large quantities of shampoo on your hair. Doctors have advised the usage of a twenty cent coin-size quantity of shampoo.

- When washing your hair, remember not to use your fingernails for scratching the scalp, use your fingers for gently massaging your scalp instead.

- It is also important to ensure that you rinse the shampoo off the hair completely so that no chemicals are left on the scalp, which can cause blockages of the pores and hair loss.

- It is advisable to apply conditioner only to the ends of your hair and never onto the scalp.

- Another significant point to be followed is that you should not use a hair dryer on the hair. Blow drying very often results in increased hair loss.

If you follow all of the above steps of hair treatment and hair care it can help to prevent any further hair loss, as well as adding volume, shine and strength to your dull or damaged hair.

Apisri Sukpo
http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/hair-treatment-preventing-hair-loss-551568.html

California is one of the most populated states and is known for its traffic congestion. The number of California auto accidents can be daunting. The NHTSA reported that there were 5,987,000 non fatal accidents in 2007; 2,491,000 of those car accidents resulted in injury. The Brain Injury Association estimates that 62 % of all transportation related Brain Injuries occur in an enclosed motor vehicle. With statistics like these it is no wonder, California auto accident attorneys and California brain injury attorneys have no shortage of work.

It is said that no two brain injuries are exactly alike. Although, traumatic brain injuries (TBI) can be grouped to fall under several different categories the most common in California auto accidents are Diffuse Axonal, Concussion, Contusion, Coup-Countercoup and Penetration.

Diffuse Axonal can be inflicted by rotational forces or severe shaking. Injury occurs because the unmoving brain lags behind the movement of the skull, causing brain structures to tear. The tearing of the nerve tissue disrupts the brain’s regular communication and chemical processes Often times the extensive tearing of nerve tissue throughout the brain can cause brain chemicals to be released resulting in additional injury. This type of injury can cause temporary or permanent widespread brain damage, coma, or death. When this occurs, California auto accident attorneys or California brain injury attorneys at the Haines Firm are ready to assist.

Most people are familiar with what a concussion is, but often times do not take it as seriously as it really can be because of its commonality. A concussion can be caused by direct blows to the head or force from a whiplash type injury. Skull fracture, brain bleeding, or swelling may or may not be present, all the more reason to be sure to see a doctor after a car accident and speak to California auto accident attorneys. Concussion’s can cause diffuse axonal type injury resulting in permanent or temporary damage or blood clot in the brain can occasionally and be fatal. Typically, it may take a few months to a few years for a concussion to heal.

Of all types of injuries Contusion is probably the least complicated to understand, but still extremely dangerous. A Contusion is a direct impact to the head that causes bruising or bleeding on brain. Surgery is generally needed to remove the bleeding to prevent further brain damage that may have lasting affects or in some cases death. Coup-Countercoup is a type of Contusion that is both at the site of impact and on the opposite side of the brain. It is caused when the impacting force to the head is not only great enough to cause a contusion at the site of impact, but also is able to move the brain and cause it to hit the opposite side of the skull hard enough to cause a second Contusion. If you or a loved one suspects this has occurred through an accident of no fault of your own, you should immediately contact a <a href=”http://www.california-brain-injury-lawyers.info/california-personal-injury-law-firm.htm”>California personal injury law firm</a> or California brain injury lawyers.

Penetration type injuries are caused by a sharp object that forces hair, skin, bone and fragments from the object into the brain. With that said, the damage and severity of this situation is rather severe and likely needing surgical attention. The lasting affects greatly depend on the area and size of the brain that was inflicted. Traumatic brain injury is very serious and requires immediate medical attention.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates there currently are at least 5.3 million Americans living with a disability as a result of a traumatic brain injury TBI.

If you or anyone you know has been in an auto accident and you are looking for more answers regarding a traumatic brain injury, it is advisable to contact California brain injury lawyers for a legal opinion. California brain injury lawyers or California auto accident attorneys are able to help you secure the answers you seek and can also assess the compensation you may deserve.

Mansi Gupta
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