Recently in the news Modern Vascular, a large group of outpatient clinics treating Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) has been accused of violating the False Claims Act, Medicare fraud. Accusations included the clinic chain offering illegal kickbacks by offering up to 20 doctors the chance to… Read More
First Steps to Filing a Wrongful Death Claim
Losing a loved one because of negligence or harm done by another person can be emotional and tough on those left behind. The reasons for filing a wrongful death claim can vary from seeking compensation for the loss of a loved one to making sure… Read More
Insurance Claim Is Denied: What to Do Next
There’s almost nothing more frustrating than finding out your insurance claim is denied. After all, you have faithfully made your payments each month to your insurance company, and when it’s their turn to help with a claim, they come up short. You may be wondering… Read More
Dirty Doctors Use Money to Get the Results They Want
Earlier this month, the BBC ran a disturbing story about the medical community, focusing on how heart surgeons may be changing the guidelines on heart disease advice. And no, this change isn’t coming based on new scientific research or data. Unfortunately, it has everything to… Read More
Big Pharma Continues to Prey on Consumers
It is no secret the United States is in the middle of an opioid epidemic. From 1999 to 2017, we have lost more than 700,000 people to a drug overdose. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 68 percent of the 70,000 drug… Read More
Fake Quality-Control Data Raises Concerns About Safety of Drugs
Low-cost generic drugs account for 90 percent of drug supply There is no denying that Americans need generic drugs, but a new report suggests there may be a serious lack of quality control when it comes to the manufacturing of these drugs. The beginning of… Read More
Lennie Bollinger Rising Stars Super Lawyer
We are pleased to announce that Lennie F. Bollinger, of Wormington & Bollinger, has been selected to the 2019 Texas Rising Stars list. This is an exclusive list, recognizing no more than 2.5 percent of attorneys in the state. Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters,… Read More
Nursing Facility Abuse Investigation: Woman in vegetative state gives birth
Nursing facility abuse is a real and a tragic thing. Just recently a story was released about a woman in a vegetative state giving birth to a baby boy on December 29, 2018 at a nursing facility called Hacienda Healthcare in Phoenix, Arizona. The police are… Read More
Trick-or-Treat Safety Tips
Halloween is just around the corner, which means it’s time to start getting those costumes ready. This fun holiday is a favorite for many, young and old alike. There is something about getting dressed up and either taking your kids trick-or-treating or going to a… Read More
Texas Doctor Will Not Serve Time for Raping Sedated Patient
Houston doctor Shafeeq Sheikh was found guilty of raping a sedated patient in her hospital room in 2013, but he was only sentenced to 10 years of probation by a Texas jury last week. According to Houston Police chief Art Acevedo, the outcome is “beyond… Read More
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