DICINE EDICAL MALPRACTICE
TRUCKING ACCIDENT LAWSUITS ARE RARELY RESOLVED QUICKLY
or misinterpret the results. A misdiagnosis can also happen when a doctor disregards symptoms reported by the patient.
If you’ve been involved in a collision with a large commercial truck, you’re likely to suffer more severe injuries and exorbitant expenses than in your average car accident. Unfortunately, you’ll likely also wait longer to recover damages you sustained in the aftermath. Claims that resolve quickly can take several months; more complicated cases can take years. Truck accidents take longer to resolve because an additional investigation needs to be conducted. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulates commercial trucks, and they will need to probe any accidents to determine fault. This process can sometimes take months. That’s on top of the insurance investigation. Before paying out, any insurance company will thoroughly review the facts and accident conditions. Insurance investigations eat up time after any collision, but the wait can be even longer when a commercial truck is involved. Additionally, since the injuries sustained in a trucking accident are often more severe, medical treatment can take much longer. Cases are frequently not resolved until the victim has mostly recuperated to ensure they receive the full recovery they deserve. Often, injured people will consider an early settlement offer just to put the issue behind them. It’s understandable behavior because the process can be stressful, but it’s also a big mistake. More often than not, these settlement offers are far lower than what the victim deserves — and can win if they keep negotiating or take the case to court. But that doesn’t mean there’s nothing you can do. You can keep a case from lasting longer than necessary by thoroughly documenting the scene of the accident and witness contact information, contacting police and your insurance immediately, and regularly checking in with your doctor. Perhaps most importantly, you also need a communicative accident attorney to guide you through the process, keep you in the loop, and eliminate unnecessary delays.
To be successful in a medical malpractice lawsuit, you must prove four different factors. Firstly, you will need to establish that the doctor owed you a duty of care (meaning they were your actual doctor). Secondly, you must prove that the doctor breached this duty of care with negligence — the most crucial and challenging part of any case to prove. If your case can overcome this hurdle, you will also need to demonstrate that the misdiagnosis caused direct harm as well as any associated damages. If you’ve suffered a misdiagnosis, consult with an experienced medical malpractice attorney to learn your rights and determine whether to proceed with your case. The statute of limitations, the amount of time to file a lawsuit for misdiagnosis, is generally two years from the date of misdiagnosis in Texas and three years in New Mexico, so don’t wait to seek legal advice. Harmonson Law Firm has more than a decade of experience litigating medical malpractice cases, and we would be honored to discuss your situation and provide guidance on your next steps.
One-Pan Chicken Tacos Inspired by TasteOfHome.com
INGREDIENTS
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1 lb chicken breasts, sliced into 1-inch pieces
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Canola oil (for frying)
Corn tortillas
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2 tbsp garlic powder
Grated cheddar cheese
2 tbsp cumin
Pico de gallo and guacamole salsa (to taste)
2 tbsp chipotle powder
Though it’s incredibly stressful to watch the bills pile up, patience is your friend when it comes to resolving any personal injury claim. In trucking accidents, the slow and steady plaintiff wins the race — and the full recovery amount they’re owed.
DIRECTIONS
1. In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken pieces, garlic powder, cumin, and chipotle powder. Mix until the chicken is coated. 2. In a frying pan, heat the oil. When the oil is hot, add the chicken mixture. Cook on medium heat for 5–8 minutes. 3. Remove the chicken from the pan, and add the corn tortillas (avoid overlapping) so they soak up the juices. Flip the tortillas and repeat. Then, add chicken and grated cheddar to each tortilla and fold it over the filling — in the pan. 4. Cook the tacos for 3 minutes per side until the tortillas are crispy and the cheese is melted. 5. Top with pico and guacamole salsa, and serve!
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