Most doctors are highly competent professionals, and most hospitals have numerous systems in place to prevent catastrophic medical mistakes. If you are like most Americans, you probably think that medical malpractice is something that doesn't happen often here in the...
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What exactly is identity theft?
You've been charged with identity theft, and you're not even sure you did anything wrong. You're not alone. While many people know that identity theft is a crime, few people understand what falls under the umbrella of this particular white-collar offense until they...
What are “never events” in medicine?
Of all the things that might go wrong with a patient's medical care, there are certain events that should never, ever happen. The vast majority of these "never events" include wrong-site, wrong-procedure and wrong-patient errors (WSPEs). They're called "never events,"...
How a conviction for domestic violence can affect your custody rights
If you've been arrested on a domestic violence charge, you were probably instantly made aware of how even the accusations against you -- let alone a conviction -- have adversely affected your life. More than likely, you've been served with a restraining order that...
Should you consider a plea bargain?
People who are facing a criminal charge have several decisions to make. One of these is what plea they will enter. Many people choose to enter a not guilty plea, but that decision can change as the case progresses. Some defendants will ultimately try to work out a...
Slip-and-fall accidents can continue into spring
Although the Spring Equinox may be upon us, it seems that Mother Nature may not be done having her wintry way with Coloradans. While the daytime temps may creep up into the 50s or even 60s, the cold nighttime weather can cause a patina of ice to form over any...
The lowdown on the use of pocket breathalyzers to prevent DUI charges
You head out for a night of barhopping with friends. You plan to drink moderately so that you will be safe to drive home. You feel confident that you will not drive home drunk because of the secret weapon you carry on your person — the pocket breathalyzer. These small...
How will a felony conviction impact your future?
A felony conviction will have a significant impact on your life. It can impact your ability to earn a living, result in the loss of a processional license, disqualify you from accessing financial aid for college, exclude you from certain kinds of public housing (or...
How can you tell if you are becoming a stalker?
Maybe you recently met someone who intrigues you at a party or at a friend’s home. You call the person and get an abrupt, negative response. You persist in calling many times after that anyway. Then you get impatient and escalate your attempts to get this individual’s...
Your job may be on the line if you’re a service member facing domestic violence charges
The U.S. military holds its soldiers to high standards. It doesn't look too fondly upon service members committing adultery, failing to pay child support or those facing domestic violence allegations. The different actions described above are just some of the many...
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