Strokes occur when there is a lack of blood flow to some area of the brain. It is just as serious as it sounds and can cause serious damage or even death. Brain cells start to die within minutes of… Read More
Posts Tagged ‘failure to diagnose’
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When Is Failure To Diagnose Considered Medical Malpractice?
Doctors are human and will make mistakes just like the rest of us. In the medical field, however, mistakes come at a much higher cost because you are essentially responsible for peoples lives and health. If your doctor fails to… Read More
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Why Delayed Treatment Is A Serious Issue
Patients have a level of trust already in place when they enter a hospital or medical facility. It’s the expectation that sickness or injury will be cured under the treatment of a doctor. That expectation is not always met, unfortunately,… Read More
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The Top Medical Malpractice Claims
Medical malpractice is a situation that has a widespread impact on patients and hospitals. Our medical institutions are a place of trust, and when that trust is breached it becomes difficult to feel safe. While medical malpractice is many times… 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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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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All You Need to Know About Wrongful Death Claims
One of the greatest forms of sorrow comes from the death of a loved one, especially if the death could have been prevented. The knowledge that a loved one could have been saved becomes even more painful when the death… Read More
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Why is a Failure to Diagnose Considered Medical Malpractice?
There are many conditions and illnesses that share symptoms, making a specific diagnosis difficult. This is why we go to professionals when we feel ill; understanding our exact condition can be vital for proper treatment. Trusting our doctors and medical… Read More
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What is Medical Malpractice?
Determining what is and is not medical malpractice can be a difficult and tricky task. An experienced lawyer will be able to recognize when a client has a chance at a medical malpractice claim, but an expert opinion is always… Read More