Medical Malpractice

When something goes wrong with your medical care, how do you determine if a physician acted appropriately under the situation or was, in fact, negligent? How do you determine whether your poor outcome was simply bad luck or malpractice? It may come down to the...

Sometimes, it’s just not possible for us to fight off illnesses on our own. There are also occasions when an accident occurs and medical intervention is needed to repair the injuries. In these scenarios, it is common to rely on surgical treatment. Surgery has advanced...

Before a surgeon begins an operation, they will often mark their patient first. This may be done with a permanent marker. Surgeons will write different things, or it could be as simple as drawing an X on the spot where the surgery will take place. The main reason that...

The term medical malpractice refers to a broad range of issues. Diagnostic failure is a form of medical malpractice, while surgical errors are another. Dispensing the wrong medication or failing to obtain informed consent before experimental treatments are all...

Depending on the source, medical errors are anywhere from the third to the top cause of accidental death in the United States. According to STAT, a medical news platform, mistakes in medical care kill more citizens than any other cause. In 2021, STAT said that the...

You went to the doctor because you were having the kinds of disconcerting medical issues that only women can suffer – whether that was intense period pain, hormonal issues or excessive bleeding. Maybe you had an irregular PAP test and you were referred to a specialist...

When people have scheduled surgery, they generally know their surgeon or at least have met them prior to the surgery. However, your surgeon of record may not necessarily be performing (or even be present for) the entire operation. It’s not unusual for surgeons to have...

Many people get hurt by the errors that their medical providers make. While most won’t go on to have further complications, some will. In those cases, it is reasonable to ask that the medical provider compensates them in some way. Sometimes, suing the medical provider...

You’ve been injured through the actions (or inaction) of a medical provider, and you believe that you have a solid malpractice claim. Your attorney agrees with you – but there’s another hurdle to pass: The Medical Review Panel (MRP). What does this mean? Here’s what...

Medical negligence during an operation can lead to nerve damage. As a result, the affected patient may experience loss of motor control, paralysis and pain among other conditions. Nerve damage can occur at any point of the operation, with the common causes being the...