Medical Malpractice

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...

You may have heard that most Americans pass away when they're in a hospital, with some studies putting it as high as 60%. This could be a bit concerning because, while it is clear that people who arrive at the hospital are going to have serious health issues to...

What can happen if you receive the wrong diagnosis for a severe medical condition? Many things, including worsening condition, lack of proper treatment, delay of an accurate diagnosis or delay of treatment for the actual problem According to the American Association...

Certain medical treatments have decades of evidence supporting their use. Doctors know that individuals with strep throat will typically respond to specific antibiotics, for example. Medical research helps establish the efficacy and safety of different medical...

When people talk about the dangers of distraction, their concerns often focus on road safety. The rise of digital devices has led to people looking down at screens instead of at the world around them as they drive. Crashes often result.   Distraction can also affect...

Addiction is a serious medical and social issue that affects millions of Americans. Some people abuse alcohol, while others abuse prohibited drugs like methamphetamine and cocaine. Still others will over-consume or intentionally abuse prescription medications. People...

The doctor-patient relationship is founded upon trust. If you are ill or facing a grueling injury, then you need to be able to rely on those who treat you. Generally, after many years of training and experience, doctors get it right. However, they are only human,...

Doctors spend many years obtaining their qualifications. The formal education they acquire gives them extensive knowledge of the human anatomy and various physical ailments.  While confidence is not a bad thing, overconfidence can be costly in the medical field....