Medical mistakes are the third leading cause of death in the United States. They result in over 250,000 deaths and even more injuries every year. Reasons for medical malpractice claims vary from surgical mistakes to incorrect diagnoses. Trusting your health and life to a doctor who has a history of medical malpractice may be …
In Alabama, the statute of limitations on most medical malpractice claims is two years from the date on which the injury occurred or that the claimant knew or reasonably should have known that they were injured. However, there are certain circumstances that can result in an extension of the deadline. If you have been injured …
Every day, patients and their families place their lives in the hands of doctors, nurses, residents, and other care professionals, trusting that they will care for them and restore them to good health. However, healthcare professionals at times make careless mistakes that may cause injuries, and sometimes death, to patients. If you or anyone close …
Medical malpractice cases are notoriously difficult to win. Even if the plaintiff was in fact a victim of medical negligence, it is not always easy to prove that negligence occurred. The medical record is a vital piece of evidence in a medical malpractice case; however, this record is often missing important information. Sometimes parts of …
Surgeons undergo many years of extensive training, and medical advancements have reduced the risk of complications. However, surgeons are only human, and they make mistakes just like anyone else. The reality, though, is that a surgical mistake can have devastating consequences. Common examples of surgical errors include: Leaving a surgical tool inside a patient’s …
Medical malpractice takes many forms – from surgical errors to birth injuries and misdiagnosis. If you were injured by a negligent doctor, nurse or pharmacist, then you may be entitled to compensation for health-care expenses, lost wages and other damages. If you intend to file a medical malpractice claim, it is important that you contact …
It’s easy to associate medical malpractice with surgical horror stories, but any mistake during the treatment process can harm a patient. For example, a medication error can cause permanent cognitive or physical disabilities due to drug interactions, allergies and adverse side effects. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, pharmaceutical errors kill at least …
Nurses, doctors, and other medical professionals have a duty to provide patients with competent care. If a medical worker causes an injury to a patient or causes an existing condition to worsen due to substandard or negligent care, the victim will have grounds for a medical malpractice claim. If the patient dies, then a surviving …
