10 Things Your Hospital Won’t Tell You

In recent years errors in treatment have become a serious problem for hospitals, ranging from operating on the wrong body part to medication mix-ups. According to a report from the Institute of Medicine, at least 1.5 million patients are harmed every year from being given the wrong drugs — that’s an average of one person per U.S. hospital per day.

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Have you lost your right to sue?

If you’ve bought a cell phone, computer, home or car, you may have forfeited rights to sue, as cited in your contract’s fine print. Consumer advocates say that’s not good for buyers.

Many companies force consumers into binding arbitration as opposed to traditional court proceedings through fine print in multi-page user agreements. In addition, many contracts contain forum selection clauses which force you to make claims in far away states. While businesses love arbitration and forum selection clauses, it’s often not the best deal for consumers. For more information, read the article from Bankrate.com which you can view by clicking here.

And, as always, don’t forget to check the fine print on any contract, or you may wind up giving away valuable consumer rights.