The nursing home is generally a safe place, but staffs are susceptible to lapses in judgement or competency, and this leads to cases of medical negligence. Being part of a cases where a loved one was improperly treated is never… Read More
Archive for the ‘Hospital Liability’ Category
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The Different Types of Hospital Negligence
When you go to a hospital, it quickly becomes clear that it takes a village to keep things running effectively. Mistakes happen, and usually they occur because of the actions taken by the hospital staff, but they can also happen… Read More
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The Danger Of Compartment Syndrome
Injuries happen. And when those injuries happen, we go to the hospital to receive treatment from medical professionals. When you reach this stage, you shouldn’t have to worry about your care. We expect expert results, and that’s mostly what you’ll… Read More
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The Real Consequences of Medical Professional Negligence
According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, two studies showed that family physicians reported extreme consequences due to medical errors 85% of the time. In these studies, the word “error” was used in a broad sense very deliberately. That… Read More
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Common Birth Injury Myths and Their Consequences
Birth injuries are, unfortunately, very common. It’s easy to pass off a birth injury for something else, or to ignore the fact that it was caused by the very medical professionals to whom you gave your trust. And, common myths… Read More
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This Case of Stroke Misdiagnosis Ruined a Woman’s Life
A woman from Charleston, West Virginia, began pursuing justice for her misdiagnosis case in April of 2016. This woman, Lori Folio filed her case against Dr. Christopher Bowman and his employer, Dunbar Medical Associates, PLLC. Her claims of medical malpractice… Read More
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How Many Stroke Cases Are Misdiagnosed in the ER?
The emergency room is an infamous destination for anyone needing dire medical aid. Therefore, it is extremely important that each case is properly diagnosed, so that a solution can be found and properly applied. Unfortunately, one of the most misdiagnosed… Read More
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Harmful Misconceptions Surrounding Wrongful Death Claims
Medical malpractice claims are not the first thing on someone’s mind when they experience a tragic event. This is especially true for situations that include a wrongful death. Grief and mourning may prevent family and friends from reaching out for… Read More
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How Long Does a Medical Malpractice Claim Take to Settle?
In 2006, the New England Journal of Medicine did a study that revealed the average time duration of a medical malpractice case is five years. However, there are many factors going into this number, and not all of them can… Read More
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How Can a Spinal Cord Injury Be Caused by Medical Malpractice?
Medical errors and surgical injuries occur more than a lot of people want to admit. In fact, around 98,000 people die per year due to preventable medical errors. These errors can be due to inebriation, lack of education, fatigue, lack… Read More