Where improper treatment or negligent medical care has resulted in the injury of a patient, medical malpractice may be applicable. Medical malpractice suits in Indiana are subject to a statute of limitations. The statutory time frame for medical malpractice litigation...

In some ways, coming up with a diagnosis is equal parts art and science. While a disease like cancer may have certain hallmarks, each patient can present slightly differently. Regardless of the nuances that come with practicing medicine, your doctor has an obligation...

If you or a loved one is hurt because of medical errors, you are probably wondering what you can do to get compensated. You should know that the hospital has likely already taken steps to protect itself against a malpractice case. Avoiding having doctors or surgeons...

When people talk about accidental overdose deaths, they’re often thinking about those who overdose on illegal drugs or who take medications in an illegal fashion. For instance, opioid overdoses are common when painkillers are used recreationally or when people are...

Anyone can make a mistake, even those who work in medicine. Unfortunately, the mistakes made by medical professionals can be more devastating than other professional oversights. If you recently discovered a medical mistake after an outpatient surgery or a brief stay...

When you meet your surgeon, you hope to feel comfortable with them. They’re going to carry out a highly complicated procedure, and one mistake could change your life forever. You want someone you trust.  With that in mind, you may be wondering if age tells you...

Many individuals tend to focus on the dangers that patients may face when undergoing a surgical procedure. They worry about uncontrolled bleeding, their heart stopping or having an adverse reaction to anesthesia. A study published by University of Michigan researchers...

Early detection is key if you want to survive any form of cancer. The earlier the doctors provide you with an accurate diagnosis, the sooner you can begin receiving treatment and improving your long-term prognosis. Unfortunately, healthcare professionals here in...

If you believe that you had a heart attack, the last thing you want is for your doctor to make a mistake and send you home, believing that nothing serious is wrong with you. If they tell you that it's something else, whether it's stress, anxiety, indigestion or even a...

When you think about wrong-site surgery and the potentially catastrophic results, you likely think of your actual surgeon merely getting confused about where to do surgery on your body. A common example is if someone is supposed to have their left leg amputated but...