A Misdiagnosis Can Lead to a Medical Malpractice Suit When placing your health, well- being, and perhaps your life in the hands of doctors, nurses, and medical professionals, you trust that you will receive the highest level of care. Unfortunately, sometimes medical professionals fail to uphold and provide that standard of care, which can lead […]
Medical Malpractice Accounts for Over 250,000 Deaths Annually
Medical Malpractice Accounts for Over 250,000 Deaths Annually A study published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) has found that medical malpractice or error accounts for approximately 250,000 deaths annually in the United States – ranking as the third leading cause of death, right behind cancer and heart disease. Researchers from Johns Hopkins University School […]
Do You Have an Injury Caused by a Medical Professional?
Do You Have an Injury Caused by a Medical Professional? Going to the doctor is no easy task, and as patients, we put our full trust in doctors, nurses, surgeons, and pharmacists expecting honest and trustworthy professionals to treat us with the utmost respect and provide quality care. However, that is not always the case […]
Know Your Rights After A Botched Surgery
Know Your Rights After A Botched Surgery Millions of surgical procedures are performed every year in the United States. These procedures are performed by experienced medical professionals, and the vast majority are completed without incident. Unfortunately, there are still plenty of things that can go wrong during even the simplest of surgeries. If you’ve been […]
Who Can File A Medical Malpractice Suit
Who Can File A Medical Malpractice Suit A medical malpractice suit is a lawsuit that is filed when a patient is harmed by a medical professional through negligence or incompetence on the part of the medical professional. The laws regarding medical malpractice lawsuits vary from state to state, but there are several common laws that […]
Survivor Rights with Wrongful Death
Survivor Rights with Wrongful Death A wrongful death claim is filed when a person dies due to the fault of another person or entity. These claims generally cover fatal accidents, medical malpractice, or any incident that occurs due to another person’s negligence. Wrongful death claims can be filed by the surviving family members of the […]
Understanding the Risks of Anesthesia
Understanding the Risks of Anesthesia Surgical procedures have become a very common practice in today’s day and age. Chances are you or someone you know has been anesthetized at some point in their life for one reason or another. Whether it is for a simple tonsillectomy, or a more complex operation such as a heart […]
Most Commonly Misdiagnosed Medical Ailments
Most Commonly Misdiagnosed Medical Ailments Everyone makes mistakes. It’s simply human nature and no one is exempt. As much as we may not want to admit it, this means that the doctors who treat us can make a mistake now and then, too. When it comes to medical malpractice, you may be entitled to compensation. […]
Common antibiotic can cause severe nerve damage
Common antibiotic can cause severe nerve damage Americans spend more than $300 million each year on medications expected to improve health or remedy infections. Too often these drugs cause severe complications that can have permanent consequences. Fluoroquinolone are some the most commonly prescribed antibiotics. They can prevent and treat various illnesses, including sinus, respiratory, urinary […]
Recent ruling is first bladder sling case in ongoing transvaginal mesh lawsuits
Recent ruling is first bladder sling case in ongoing transvaginal mesh lawsuits When the female body experiences major trauma, whether it’s childbirth or a hysterectomy, serious problems can occur in the aftermath and recovery process. To deal with these issues, transvaginal mesh (TVM) implants are used to repair any damage and restore the body to […]