Patient satisfaction is a key component to how high a hospital or medical office is rated, but at what cost? First implemented in October 2012, the Affordable Care Act included a policy that stated 1 percent of total Medicare reimbursements – adding up to about… Read More
The Leading Causes of Patient Falls
Slip and fall accidents are no joke, in fact, they are one of the leading causes of injury in America. Furthermore, slip and fall accidents can happen to anyone, at any time. These types of accidents are often linked to premises liability, construction accidents, nursing… Read More
FDA Asked to Fine Drugmakers Over Misleading Ads
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been urged by the public to pull certain drug advertisements due to their misleading nature. The ads in question are for five Type 2 diabetes drugs and the concern is that these ads highlight certain ‘benefits’ of the… Read More
Nursing Home Resident Found Dead Raises Questions
As our loved ones age, we must make the tough decision to place them under the care of a nursing home or not. Assisted living and other similar facilities are in place as a supposed trusted place where we can send our parents or other… Read More
Speeding and Car Accidents: What’s the Connection?
Speeding and reckless driving are very common on both the busy and remote roads of Texas, which unfortunately results in life-changing and tragic auto accidents in some cases. In fact, speeding was a factor in nearly a third of all fatal crashes last year, according… Read More
Lennie F. Bollinger Wins Prestigious Award
We are proud to announce that our own Lennie F. Bollinger, a highly regarded attorney at Wormington & Bollinger, has been named one of the 10 Best Personal Injury Attorneys for Client Satisfaction. The award, given by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys (AIOPIA),… Read More
Common Types of Birth Injuries
While some birth injuries occur as the result of unavoidable complications, many are caused by the negligence or misjudgment of medical professionals. If you have recently given birth and your child has sustained a serious injury during the birthing process or as a result of… Read More
Top Reasons to File a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
If you are like many people, you may think you have a medical malpractice lawsuit if you have been injured or become ill due to a mistake made by your doctor. While this is true in many cases, it is important to educate yourself about… Read More
Lennie Bollinger Wins Avvo Client’s Choice Award for 2014
We are excited to announce that our very own Lennie Bollinger has won the Avvo Client’s Choice award for 2014 with a 10/10 rating. The Avvo Client’s Choice award is an award given to attorneys who receive outstanding client satisfaction and feedback. The Avvo rating… Read More
Is Hospital Technology to Blame for the Texas Ebola Crisis?
At this point, Americans are well aware of the shocking story of Thomas Eric Duncan, a Liberian man who entered America infected with the Ebola virus, and tragically later died while in care of the Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital. While the Ebola outbreak in America… Read More