Medical malpractice, whenever it occurs, is always an unfortunate scenario. However, it does happen and it’s a long process that follows. After reaching out to a lawyer and recognizing that your case has grounds for a claim, there are many… Read More
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The Threat Of Overdiagnosis
Medical malpractice is a constant dilemma that hinders the effectiveness of our medical institutions. If something goes wrong during your treatment, it is more than just a mistake. Those working as doctors and nurses, like any other profession, must deal… Read More
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What Is Pain And Suffering?
The legal system is complex, and the medical malpractice world has a multitude of different factors that come into play. When trying a case of malpractice, one of these factors is the determination of “pain and suffering.” With pain and… Read More
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The Impact Of Delayed Treatment
When going to a doctor or hospital, we expect nothing but the best. There’s an inherent level of trust already built up between doctor and patient. The assumption is that those caring for us at our sickest time will remedy… Read More
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How To React As A Witness At A Serious Car Or Truck Accident
Safety. It’s the single most important thing considered when purchasing a vehicle, and then when driving it. Unfortunately, safety is not always guaranteed on the road. Each year, approximately 2.35 million people in the U.S. are injured or disabled due… Read More
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The Dangers of Sepsis
In the medical world, a single mistake can be devastating, and it happens more than hospitals would like to admit. To put it in perspective, more than 250,000 deaths occur per year in the U.S. due to medical error. It’s… 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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The Most Common Problems Related to Catastrophic Auto Accidents
In 2015, a study discovered that your chances of being injured in a car accident are 40%. With such high rates of casualties, it’s important to understand where your need for compensation lies. A catastrophic auto accident can end up… 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