In their never-ending zeal to deny claims, insurance companies often file a civil RICO case against physicians who treat auto accident victims and accept payment via an assignment of their patients’ no fault insurance benefits. Such suits generally allege fraud on the part of the physicians; for instance, that they unlawfully incorporated their professional medical
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An Examination Under Oath (EUO) is similar to, but different than, a deposition. As FindLaw explains, an EUO is a “formal proceeding during which an insured, while under oath. . . is questioned by a representative of the insurer regarding the presented claim.”
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Construction workers suffer more traumatic brain injuries than workers in any other industry according to the CDC. Over 2,200 construction workers received fatal TBIs between 2003 and 2010, accounting for 25 percent of all construction fatalities.
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Of all the various types of professional malpractice, medical malpractice is the most prevalent. It is also the deadliest. In fact, researchers at JHU found that preventable medical errors in health care facilities are the third leading cause of death in the U.S.
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Contesting a will is a serious undertaking and not everyone is entitled to do it. As Consumer Reports states, only an “interested party” may formally contest a will by filing a legal challenge. An interested party could include any of the following: Anyone named in the will A close relative of the decedent not named
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