MedSpa injuries and lawsuits continue to increase throughout the United States.   MedSpa injuries often arise from botox and cosmetic laser procedures that are thought to be "safe" and "low risk" by those undergoing the procedures. These procedures often take place in "high end" luxury spas. The spas themselves often are inviting and promote relaxation, comfort, and pampered treatment.  In these surroundings, there is nothing to suggest that the treatment itself might be dangerous.  Few of the places in which these treatments are given have the full range of medical equipment normally see in a doctor's office in which similar treatments are administered.   …

How We Use Technology to Better Serve You Despite having traditional values, Bache & Lynch is not a traditional law firm. When you visit us for a free consultation, you will not see walls lined with law books; you will see computers, scanners, and other digital equipment. Technology is used widely in our practice to level the playing field in litigation with major insurance companies and corporations, and to facilitate communication and the sharing of information and knowledge. Attorney Frances Lynch has been a speaker on law firm technology, including the practices we follow at our firm in order to…

Health Insurance and Injuries – All Bills Should Be Submitted to Your Health Insurance Carrier If you are injured in an accident and have health insurance, all of your bills for treatment relating to your injuries, should be submitted to the health insurer for payment. Even if your injuries were caused by someone else’s fault and they are liable to you for your injuries, it is always in your best interest to have your bills paid by your health plan. The bills can either be submitted to the health insurer by you, or directly by the medical providers involved. It…

What is Traumatic Brain Injury? Traumatic brain injury (TBI), also called acquired brain injury or simply head injury, occurs when a sudden trauma causes damage to the brain. TBI can result when an object pierces the skull and enters brain tissue, when the head suddenly and violently hits an object, or even from the rapid acceleration/deceleration of the head during a traumatic incident. Symptoms of a TBI can be mild, moderate, or severe, depending on the extent of the damage to the brain. A person with a mild TBI may remain conscious, or may experience a loss of consciousness for…

When Are Individuals Entitled to Bring an Action for Personal Injury? When someone is physically or emotionally injured, it is considered in law to be a “personal injury”. The laws covering personal injury allow the injured person to obtain compensation for personal injuries caused by someone else’s negligent or intentional actions. Personal injury law is also called “tort” law. Tort actions have three elements: there must be a legal duty between the defendant (the wrongdoer) and the plaintiff (the person injured); there must be a breach of that duty; and damage (injury) must occur because of that breach. When all three…