Why We Need Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act Of 2016? The purpose of good Samaritan laws is to encourage people to step in and help when their actions may save a life. The fear of litigation or even prosecution can be a huge deterrent to someone witnessing a medical emergency. Why is it important for
Can Employer Recover Losses From Employee? This means that an employer will almost never be able to dock an employee’s salary to recover damages or losses which the employee causes to the employer. Also, the employer will not easily be able to hold an employee to account for negligence or even intentional actions which cause
Can You Sue Someone If You Are Injured On Their Property? Can you sue someone if you are injured on their property? You can sue someone if you hurt yourself on private property, but you have to be able to prove that the property owner’s actions caused your injuries to win the case. If you
Can My Boss Make Me Pay For Damages? Can my boss make me pay for damages? If I break or damage company property or lose company money while performing my job, can my employer deduct the cost/loss from my wages? A. No, your employer cannot legally make such a deduction from your wages if, by
What Falls Under Medical Negligence? What falls under medical negligence? Medical malpractice occurs when a health care professional or provider neglects to provide appropriate treatment, omits to take an appropriate action, or gives substandard treatment that causes harm, injury, or death to a patient. The malpractice or negligence normally involves a medical error. What are
Does Insurance Cover Negligence? Does insurance cover negligence? Most general insurance policies do not cover gross negligence claims or, more to the point, they do not cover punitive damages. Insurance policies may even expressly state that negligent acts are covered, but acts of gross negligence are not. Gross negligence is, in fact, a serious accusation.