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Why Do Social Workers Get Sued?

Unfortunately, the sensitive nature of social work leaves even the most competent professionals vulnerable to a range of potential claims. Learn why social workers face legal risk, how claims can be avoided, and read real cases of social workers who faced lawsuits.

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The Top Reasons Dentists are Sued: Malpractice Stats and the Most Common Mistakes Dentists Make

Dentists are not frequently sued for malpractice, but a lawsuit is a possibility. It’s important to know the most common reasons suits are filed, ways to decrease your risk, and what options you have if you’re sued. How common are dental lawsuits? We explain the top claims against dentists over the years, and how to prevent a lawsuit on your team.

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Why Optometrists Get Sued and How to Reduce Your Risk of a Claim

Failure to diagnose accounts for about 45 percent of optometrist malpractice claims. But there are 4 other main reasons optometrists get sued. Use this article as your malpractice prep and learn how to reduce your risk and what to do if you find yourself named in a lawsuit. Plus, read real cases against optometrists.

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Dental Office Incident Reports: Why They Matter and What They Include

As a general rule, incident reports should be completed in accordance with state requirements and industry standards. But it's important to understand what constitutes a reportable incident, what to include in your report, and why they’re necessary. Learn more.

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Realtor Safety Apps: 12 Tools That Keep Real Estate Professionals Physically & Digitally Secure

To help real estate professionals feel a bit safer, we’ve delved into the research — along with crowdsourcing insights from real estate industry leaders — to determine which apps and devices are most effective for addressing today’s top safety and security concerns.

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3 Reasons Why a Real Estate Boom Can Put Your Brokerage at Risk

It shouldn't be news to anyone in the real estate business that the market is red hot right now. However, with this boom in sales comes potential risks to both buyer and seller agents. While avoiding legal action altogether may be an unrealistic goal, being aware of these top three risks will help to limit your potential exposure.

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Dental Office Policies & Procedures: The Key Elements of an Effective Employee Handbook

A practice's employee manual offers an excellent opportunity for outlining specific expectations and your general philosophies as a dental office. We'll highlight some of the key topics to consider including in your own and share some templates and samples to help get you started.

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Making an OSHA Checklist for Your Medical or Dental Office? Here’s How to Get Started

OSHA outlines 6 specific areas that medical and dental offices should pay particular attention to when it comes to safety. We'll walk you through their guidelines and protocols for each standard and provide you with additional OSHA resources to help guide you as you create a checklist for your own office.

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Do Physician Assistants Really Get Sued?

Every healthcare professional—PAs included—can be vulnerable to lawsuits, regardless of their credentials or workplace responsibilities. In this article, you'll learn about the most common reasons why PAs get sued, read some real-life case studies, and get some tips for steps you can take to help protect yourself.

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