Medical Malpractice

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....

When you're going in for major surgery, they will give you general anesthesia. This means that you're going to be entirely unconscious during the procedure. It's not just a way to numb your pain but to put you under until the operation is done. You will then be given...

Severe injuries can result after a car crash, fall, or other serious medical incident. Emergency medical care can help save lives or reduce the long-term impact of injuries. Unfortunately, sometimes the care received immediately after an injury makes the condition...

Hospitals and healthcare providers have a legal and ethical obligation to provide acceptable care to their patients. Of course, doctors cannot prevent all deaths. However, there are situations where medical negligence can result in avoidable deaths.  If your loved one...

Doctors, surgeons and medical staff save many lives each day across the country. Unfortunately, however, medical professionals are not immune from making human errors.  Some studies suggest that medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the United States....

When you or a loved one is ill, you trust that the health care facility and the professionals therein will help you get back on your feet. The last thing you expect is for the physician attending to you to act negligently or commit wrongdoing that can result in injury...

There are numerous ways that a medical mistake could leave you with lasting brain damage, from a surgeon botching a procedure to a medical team operating on the wrong area of the brain. But one of the greatest risks is through a lack of oxygen.  In various different...

Your doctor plays a crucial role during the delivery of your unborn child. They provide advice and screening for high-risk during pregnancy and guide you through the labor process with advice and medical interventions when necessary. Unfortunately, doctors can make...