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Mednick Associates Partners with VTLA

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We are proud to sponsor yet another trial attorney organization. Mednick Associates is now a Bronze Business Partner of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (VTLA). The Virginia Trial Lawyers Association is a voluntary bar association established in Williamsburg in 1959, dedicated to enhancing the knowledge, skills and professionalism of trial lawyers and committed to improving … Continued

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5 Ways to Promote Patient Health

/ / Electronic Medical Records, Medical Legal, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home Abuse

Alarming data recently revealed medical malpractice is the third leading cause of death in the United States. In response, a post by FeirceHealthcare’s Ilene MacDonald highlighted areas in which healthcare institutions should focus to promote patient well-being and curb medical malpractice. They are as follows: 1. Foster a culture that makes the prevention of patient … Continued

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Medial Malpractice: Is there a Silver Lining?

/ / Electronic Medical Records, Legal Nurse Consulting, Medical Case Review, Medical Expert Witness, Medical Legal, Medical Malpractice, Misdiagnosis, Negligence, Nursing Home Abuse, Over Prescription

Medical malpractice is the third leading cause in American deaths. Researchers at Johns Hopkins estimated that more than 250,000 deaths occur every year as a result of medical error, which is attributed to systematic problems like poorly coordinated care. Malpractice insurers and medical specialty groups are digging through thousands of closed medical malpractice claims that … Continued

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Third Leading Cause of Death in US

/ / Blog, Medical Legal, Medical Malpractice, Misdiagnosis, Negligence, Nursing Home Abuse, Trial Attorneys

A new study reveals medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the United States. This statistic is particularly surprising, as ‘medical error’ is not listed as cause of death on death certificates or in official cause of death rankings. Still, medical errors kill 251,000 people annually, an alarming 9.5% of deaths each … Continued

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Mednick Associates to Exhibit at GTLA Annual Convention & President’s Gala

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Mednick Associates will be attending and exhibiting the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association (GTLA) Annual Convention & President’s Gala again this year. The two-day event will take place at the Ritz-Carlton Buckhead in Atlanta April 28-29, 2016. Thursday, April 28th: First-class education all day followed by the Welcome Reception sponsored by Butler, Wooten, Cheeley & Peak … Continued

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Fetal Assault: A New Tennessee Law with a Huge Loophole

/ / Blog, Medical Legal, Negligence, Neonatal, Over Prescription, Substance Abuse

In Tennessee, when a child is born addicted to drugs (particularly narcotics), it is considered fetal assault. Mothers can escape fetal assault charges if they have a prescription for said drugs during their pregnancy. Pain clinics, referred to as “pill mills” by law enforcement, are common in Tennessee, and make it easy for the public, … Continued

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NYSTLA Partnership Gala 2015

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Mednick Associates anxiously awaits the 10th Annual Partnership for Justice Gala, which will celebrate the 13th anniversary of the Partnership program, as well as all current association sponsors. Mednick Associates is a long-standing sponsor and supporter of NYSTLA. This event will take place Tuesday, November 17 at the Marriott Marquis in New York City, overlooking … Continued

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Six Causes of Negligence Related to Electronic Medical Records (EMRs)

/ / Blog, Electronic Medical Records, Legal Nurse Consulting, Medical Case Review, Medical Expert Witness, Medical Legal, Medical Malpractice, Misdiagnosis

Electronic Medical Records (EMRs), according to the general medical community, serve as an unnecessary obstacle to practicing medicine. As a result, many physicians are resistant or slow to adopt the utilization of EMRs. Case law establishes physicians can be held liable for harm that could have been averted had they more carefully studied the records, … Continued

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Traumatic Brain & Spinal Injury Medical/Legal Symposium

/ / Blog, Brain & Spinal Injury, Legal Nurse Consulting, Medical Case Review, Medical Expert Witness, Medical Legal, Medical Malpractice, Neurology, Nuerosurgery, Trial Attorneys, Updates

The Catastrophic Care Society is hosting a Traumatic Brain & Spinal Injury Medical/Legal Symposium. Mednick Associates will be in attendance as an exhibitor and sponsor. The event will be held at the Venetian in Las Vegas, Nevada, November 8-10, 2015. Further information on the symposium, including the agenda, can be found here.

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