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We all know that doctors and medical professionals are human and make mistakes. However, there are some mistakes that should never be made by any physician. These errors are called “never events”.
Upon first look, one might guess a never event is an event that should never happen.
Truck drivers are required to follow certain regulations regarding the hours of operation of their trucks. Due to the high demand for goods to be transported throughout the United States, these truck drivers are often working long, consecutive hours, and can easily suffer from driver fatigue.
Federal regulations demand that all truck drivers maintain a log recording their activities, a record of cargo and a record of proper truck maintenance. Logs are inspected to ensure that drivers are taking proper rest periods to avoid tired driving and to make sure that the truck is being kept in safe working order.
The St. Louis attorneys at offer representation to clients throughout the state of Missouri and Illinois. Some of the most prominent hospitals in Illinois are located in Chicago, and we’ve listed some of those below.
If you or someone you love was treated at one of these hospitals, or an unlisted hospital, and suffered significant injuries or a worsened condition due to negligence or oversight at that facility, then you may have a medical malpractice lawsuit.
If you are injured on the job, there are workers’ compensation benefits available to help alleviate the burden of your medical expenses and lost wages. Any injury at work—whether the fault of you, another employee’s negligence or carelessness, faulty equipment, or unsafe working conditions—gives you the right to file workers’ compensation claims to seek the benefits you deserve while recovering from an accident.
When doctors, nurses and others fail to administer the proper care and procedures, patients can suffer. That is where our St. Louis medical malpractice lawyers can step in. If you were injured because of a doctor’s negligence at any of the hospitals listed below, or one that does not appear on this list, please do not hesitate to contact our firm for a free evaluation of your case today.