13 October

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Can You Sue a Doctor for Misdiagnosis?

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A medical misdiagnosis happens when a doctor gives you incorrect information about your condition. Misdiagnoses often occur when someone seeks medical treatment for illnesses or injuries. Unfortunately for patients, medical misdiagnosis is more common than you might think. According to a 2023 report from Johns Hopkins Medicine, an estimated 795,000 people receive a medical misdiagnosis each year. Can you sue a doctor for a misdiagnosis? Yes, but you’ll need to do a few things before filing a lawsuit. Foty Law Group is a law firm with over 50 years of combined experience. The founding partners are both Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law....

06 October

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Workplace Health and Safety: Employer Obligations and Employee Rights

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Injuries change lives at a moment’s notice. Unfortunately, these injuries sometimes happen while you’re at work. In this post, you’ll learn about workplace health and safety rules employers must follow. We’ll also cover your rights if an employer commits employee safety violations. What Does Workplace Health and Safety Mean? Workplace health and safety is the practice of keeping employees healthy and safe while they are at their place of work. Also known as occupational health or occupational safety, these terms all have the same goal: safe workplaces. Safety and health in the workplace focuses on employees’ mental and physical well-being. Having a safe...

29 September

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Independent Contractors vs. Employees: Distinctions and Implications

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In the past decade, advances in autonomy and technology led to major changes in how and where people work. And we don’t just mean the spike in working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. With the world and workplace changing fast, it’s easy for any employee to have moments of confusion. No matter where you work, mixing up independent contractors vs. employees is understandable. Adding to your confusion, people working side-by-side are often mixed groups of contractors and employees. Companies sometimes make intentional or unintentional errors when classifying employees. If not corrected, these misclassifications can cost employees both wages and benefits. 1. How...

22 September

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Medical Malpractice Claims for Patients

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Most likely, you relied on a medical care provider many times. Doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals treat many medical situations from check-ups to emergency surgeries. In most cases, medical experts do everything possible to care for patients. But what happens when they don’t? If you suspect someone who treated you didn’t do their job properly, suing for medical malpractice might be a smart move. Unfortunately, medical malpractice is more common than you might think. In 2019, people filed over 59,000 medical malpractice lawsuits in the United States. In this post, you’ll learn what medical malpractice is. We’ll also show you step-by-step how...

15 September

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What Are Personal Injury Claims? Everything You Need to Know

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Injuries are an unfortunate part of life. According to the National Safety Council, 62 million people in 2021 sought medical attention for sustained injuries. Injuries range in terms of severity. Some injuries are hard to notice - others cause severe pain and lingering effects. An injury can affect your physical, mental, and reputational well-being. Injuries can also cost a lot of time and money to recover from. Fortunately, filing a personal injury claim can help ensure an injured person receives the compensation they deserve. WHAT ARE PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS? A personal injury claim happens after someone sustains an injury and uses their rights...

08 September

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Learn 5 Essential Employee Rights and How to Protect Them

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Beginning in 1913, the U.S. Government began to protect the rights of hard-working Americans. While a lot has changed since then, employees having rights hasn't. Knowing your rights as an employee ensures you receive fair treatment at work. Chances are, you have more rights than you might think. But what are they? Foty Law Group is here to help you answer this critical question. Here’s a closer look at five common employee rights in the workplace and what they entail. You’ll also learn what to do if an employer violates your rights. 1. HAVING REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS Sometimes, people with disabilities may require slight changes...

01 September

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The Relationship Between Medical Malpractice and Birth Injury Lawsuits

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Millions of people are born in the United States every year. Welcoming a new baby is often a nerve-wracking yet exciting time for new parents. While most births go smoothly, unexpected situations can happen. Sometimes, these events are the result of medical malpractice. In this post, you’ll learn about birth injuries caused by medical malpractice, your legal rights after it happens, and the potential for well-deserved compensation. When Medical Malpractice Causes Birth Injuries Most people who imagine medical malpractice likely think of situations happening during the birthing process. But that’s not always the case. You could have grounds to file a birth injury...

25 August

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Examples of Medical Malpractice Leading to Severe, Permanent Injuries

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It’s understandable to expect expert-level help and care from medical experts. Whether you seek treatment in a hospital, physician’s office, or urgent care facility, you place a certain amount of trust in medical professionals. Unfortunately, some people needing medical attention end up as medical malpractice victims. Any preventable serious or permanent injury caused by malpractice is one too many. In this post, you’ll learn about examples of medical malpractice that often lead to permanent or severe injuries. Not all lawyers handle medical malpractice cases. If you or someone you love experienced a severe or permanent injury resulting from medical malpractice, you’ll need...

18 August

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Overtime Laws: Helpful Tips Every Employee Should Know

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The United States is full of hard-working adults. Whether they want to earn overtime pay, are helping with staffing issues, or both, some people spend their weeks working more than 40 hours. You understandably expect to be rewarded with a big paycheck or direct deposit payment after a long week's work. But what if that doesn’t happen? Unfortunately, employers violating overtime laws happens more often than you think. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recovered over $134 million in back overtime wages in 2022. But what if your employer isn’t following federal and local overtime laws? Here’s a closer look at overtime pay...

05 August

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Employee Misclassification: Why It Happens and How To Resolve It

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You have the freedom to choose your job and whether you work as a part or full-time employee. Another popular working option for many adults is to work as an independent contractor. Employees typically enjoy benefits such as health and life insurance. Depending on their earnings, employees might also get a refund during tax time. Independent contractors aren’t entitled to benefits or employers paying their taxes. But some people prefer contracting for its freedoms and higher pay rates. The problem with worker classifications happens when a business is guilty of misclassification. WHAT IS EMPLOYEE MISCLASSIFICATION? Employee misclassification occurs when an employer mistakenly designates a...

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