A stroke is a serious medical event that can give you permanent injuries or even lead to death. Unfortunately, there is a high rate of stroke misdiagnosis because many of the symptoms of a stroke are similar to other complications…. Read More
Posts Tagged ‘medical malpractice’
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Signs of Medical Negligence in Radiology
A radiologist is a specialist whose job is to evaluate and interpret radiological films, that is pictures, for diagnosis. The most common example is x-rays, but this can include MRIs, ultrasounds and even mammograms. Misdiagnosis is an unfortunately prevalent form… Read More
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Failure to Diagnose a Heart Attack
Heart disease is a serious and, unfortunately, prevalent disease in our country. As many of us know, the failure to diagnose a heart attack could have fatal consequences. A heart attack comes with several warning signs that a doctor should… Read More
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Emergency Room Medical Malpractice Claims
An emergency introduces several special conditions when it comes to medical malpractice claims. However, there can often be an exception if you feel that, during the treatment you received in an emergency, you were further injured due to recklessness or… Read More
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Defining Medical Malpractice: 3 Frequent Cases
Patients that experience inadequate medical care at the hands of a medical professional are entitled to compensation. Medical malpractice takes many forms and varies in severity, from delayed diagnosis to major organ damage. Any missteps by the doctor, nurse, or… Read More
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What Should You Look For in a Medical Malpractice Lawyer?
Not only are medical malpractice cases incredibly complicated, but they are also intensely personal and require a personal injury lawyer with a proven track record of handling these cases properly. Any quality personal injury law firm should be able to… Read More
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How Negligence, Delays, and Errors Can Lead to Malpractice Claims
Medical malpractice continues to be a significant problem in the United States. In keeping this in mind, it is important for patients to always be informed before they agree to any kind of medical care. As a patient, there are… Read More
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3 Signs You Could Be A Victim Of Medical Malpractice
Are you concerned that you may be a victim of medical malpractice? It is an unnerving feeling when you suspect that you are being taken advantage of by a medical provider. Each year there are many Americans who are unaware… Read More
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Which Medical Errors are the Most Common?
When we go to a doctor’s office or hospital, the last thing we want to worry about is a mistake being made. However, doctors are only human as well, so mistakes are inevitable. Medical errors that lead to injuries or… Read More
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What Injuries can Occur from a Cesarean Section?
Childbirth is a beautiful process, but it also comes with a lot of risks. In some cases, a Cesarean section (C-section) is necessary to safely deliver a baby that is having complications. A C-section is when the baby is delivered… Read More