2023

Jury service is a civic duty that every Michigan citizen must perform. Now, you may have seen the reality hoax sitcom TV show “Jury Duty” and wondering if it’s accurate and what’s true about jury duty. We’re happy to explain. The TV show “Jury Duty” is about a fake jury trial. It stars Ronald...

“I’d like a second opinion.” That’s all there is to it. It’s not that difficult to say. But it’s important to consider a second opinion. It’s when another healthcare provider reviews your medical records to provide you with a diagnosis and treatment recommendation. This second opinion may be the same as the initial one,...

About  half of physicians in the United States have been named in a medical malpractice lawsuit, and just over 50% of those doctors have been defendants multiple times. That’s what research shows from a 2023 Medscape report. Patients most frequently sue general surgeons, OB/GYNS, and orthopedic surgeons. About a third (31%) of physicians pay...

If you’re injured because of someone else’s negligence, your first step should be getting better as soon as possible. Seek medical attention right away after your injury and then follow up as needed to heal completely. Don’t think, “I’m fine, and try to shake it off.” You may have injuries that do not present...

The Joint Commission, the body that accredits hospitals, reports that wrong-site, wrong-side, and wrong-patient procedures happen at least 40 times each week in the United States. Performing a procedure on the wrong side of a patient's body, performing the wrong procedure, or performing the correct procedure on the wrong patient are some of the...