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 …
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 …
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, then the victim will have grounds for a medical malpractice claim. If the patient dies, then a …
You may have heard horror stories about botched surgeries, prescription errors and birth injuries, and many people assume that these mistakes are exceedingly rare. However, a recent study from Johns Hopkins University shows that medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the United States. JHU researchers discovered that more than 700 people …
Many cases of medical malpractice go unreported simply because patients did not know they were the victims of negligence. People expect doctors, nurses and other health-care workers to provide reliable care; unfortunately, medical mistakes are common – and they often cause illnesses, injuries or death. Thankfully, there are steps that patients can take to reduce …
Medical malpractice is a complicated branch of personal-injury law. Making a successful claim requires extensive evidence in the form of expert testimonies, an independent medical evaluation, doctors’ records and other documentation.
Medical malpractice has far-reaching consequences. The victim may suffer chronic pain, a lifelong disability and loss of enjoyment of life. If the patient cannot return to work, then his or her family could face overwhelming debt. Unfortunately, medical negligence is a widespread problem. In fact, a Johns Hopkins University study found that medical errors …
If you are in a serious car accident in Louisiana, there is a good chance that emergency medical technicians will attend the scene. Although these health-care professionals often provide life-saving treatment, they sometimes make mistakes that cause severe medical complications or death. There are unique rules that apply to first responders and emergency medical staff. …
Medical malpractice can take many forms. Surgical errors, misdiagnosis, birth injuries and prescription mistakes are common examples, but malpractice can happen at any stage of the treatment process. A health-care worker’s negligence can have dire consequences for patients. Medical malpractice may cause the amputation of healthy limbs, death due to anesthesia overdose, and a …
Tips from a Monroe Personal Injury Attorney The United States is home to one of the world’s most advanced health-care systems. Although most doctors and medical professionals are well qualified, medical malpractice still contributes to a significant number of injuries and deaths. Medical malpractice is more common than many people realize. According to Forbes, victims …
Surgery is a specialized and intricate process. A small oversight can lead to a potentially fatal complication. According to WebMD, there are more than 4,000 preventable errors during surgery each year, and these cost more than $1.3 billion in medical malpractice payouts. Victims often face lifelong disabilities. Some cannot return to work and require ongoing …
Patients rely on doctors, nurses and other medical staff to provide competent treatment. Unfortunately, health-care providers often make mistakes that can cause existing medical conditions to worsen or create new illnesses or injuries. If a medical professional’s negligence injures a patient, then that patient may be able to recover compensation for medical bills, lost income …
When most people imagine car accident injuries, they think of high-impact collisions that cause significant property damage. However, a minor crash can produce enough force to cause fractures, brain damage, paralysis or worse. These can lead to exorbitant medical bills, and some victims cannot return to work. If you are in a car accident, …
Modern pharmaceuticals save countless lives, but a minor oversight in the prescription, administration or dosage of medication can be fatal. If you or a loved one was the victim of a medication mistake, then you may be entitled to compensation for health-care bills, lost income and other damages. Medical malpractice is a notoriously complex …
I was misdiagnosed at a hospital in Gulfport and am now way behind on treatment. How do I know whether or not I qualify for a medical malpractice claim? Will the doctor’s insurance company try to scam me? The decision as to whether you have any legal claim, including medical malpractice claims, should never …
Whenever you are injured in a car accident, the importance of immediate treatment is paramount. The obvious reason is to minimize your injury. If you wait too long to seek treatment then your injures may become more severe, or you may have a longer healing time. Immediate treatment does not mean a trip to …